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I love to read more than just about any other thing in the world!  As a kid, I would go to the book mobile or library at least once a week and bring home as many books as the librarian would allow.  I traveled the world through the pages of books and can’t think of [...]

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I’m still plugging away at my Earth Day promises – made a veggie meal on Sunday, cooked at home every night this week (well, almost), I’m turning out lights when I leave a room (pretty much), and I put the recycle bin on the curb Monday morning (hooray!!).
I also purchased this Starbucks mug and have [...]

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Veggie Night!

One of my earth day promises was to go veggie at least once a week. Let me tell you, Hubby was not tickled about that one!  But, I may have won him over with my Veggie Chili last night.

Let me know what you think…
Vegetarian Chili
Serves 4
1 large onion (sliced thinly)
1 bell pepper (sliced thinly)
1 [...]

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Earth Day

Earth Day is around the corner (April 22) and I ran across this fun little site that helps you estimate your ecological footprint.  On my first pass, it said it would take 6 planets to support me and the quiz didn’t even ask about Starbucks (I shudder to think)!!
Needless to say, I immediately proceeded to [...]

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Earth Hour is Here

Tonight’s the night! Turn off your lights for one hour, beginning at 8:30pm local time.

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The Big Turnoff

Wanna turn out the lights with me?

Saturday, March 28, 2009, 8:30pm local time – http://www.earthhourus.org/main.php

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Join the Army of Women

A few weeks ago, I posted about a Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway, in which I will give this hand-knitted pink scarf…
 
…to someone who comments, telling me about something they’ve done to promote Breast Cancer Awareness this month. 
Megan and I were talking last night and she suggested that some people might not know what they can do. [...]

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Sacred Service

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
As the weekend closes and I begin to anticipate the start of another work week, my thoughts seem to be drawn to this idea of service. 

Several weeks ago, I participated in a seva practice as part of my Yoga [...]

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