Monthly Archives: January 2008

Go Red – Wear Red – February 1st

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Rose Garden
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Environet

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Eco Rock

 In today’s internent-based world, there is growing (wink) awareness of the environmental impacts that technology creates.  Take Facebook’s Greenbook application for example: along with generating donations, Greenbook also allows friends to send each other free ‘trees’ and has a ‘green ideas’ … Continue reading →

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Superbowl Sunday: Just Calm Down!

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Health Patio

I’ve put together some health tips that will work for you during Superbowl Sunday, the World Cup, the Olympic Games, the Kentucky Derby (here in my home state, I’m proud to say), and all the days in between, in fact. … Continue reading →

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Options in childbirth

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Health Patio

“If you don’t know your options, you don’t have any…” From A Good Birth, A Safe Birth The Bradley Method is one of several forms of childbirth education; another well-known option is Lamaze, which promotes a vision for the future … Continue reading →

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Riders…for health

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Health Patio

It’s that time of year– when New Year’s Resolutions unfortunately start to tarnish in their appeal. But I have an inspiring report on a serious way to get moving while helping yourself get/stay healthy like you may have resolved to … Continue reading →

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10 Terra-Tips: Closet Edition

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Eco Rock

Look at the label: look for organic grown cotton and/or clothing made sustainably in the USA, like clothing at Patagonia’s website. Invest in quality clothing: REI provides a 100% warranty on their clothing – if anything happens to your polo … Continue reading →

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Books: The Gateway Drug to Knowledge

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Rose Garden

I pity those who “hate” reading. I really do. Life is absolutely nothing without the gift of literature. And, like I said before, books are a gateway drug to knowledge. When one is engaged in a book, (that means reading) … Continue reading →

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10 Terra-Tips Take One: Kitchen

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Eco Rock

Jeanne Besser, who writes for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, published Ten Ways to a Greener Kitchen this week. Here is a sum up of the article: Bye-bye bottles: invest in a water filter and refill a neoprene water bottle Buy Local: … Continue reading →

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Remember to call 'heads'

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Health Patio

The Last Lecture Sure, we make decisions large and small day by day, even moment by moment. A coin toss? If it is, the best advice is to remember to call heads, according to Dr. Randy Pausch. For Dr. Pausch … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Eco Rock

Do you consider yourself a nature-lover? An appreciator? To get the most out of your view, try nature journaling. Now is a good time to start so that you can really appreciate the change is season. Here are some simple … Continue reading →

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