Category Archives: Art and culture

Advent Conspiracy: You're getting a new conscience for Christmas this year

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Health Patio

Merry Christmas! It’s that time of the year again, and this year, it’s going to be bigger and better than ever- bigger donations and better understanding of the need to solve challenging social issues, that is.  Advent Conspiracy says, “This … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a yellow kitchen

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Health Patio

I think a kitchen should be painted yellow.  This is mostly because my favorite color is yellow. What color is your kitchen?  and why do/don’t you like it?  For those who want to make an immediate change but are on … Continue reading →

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So, What's The Big Secret?

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Health Patio

  The Secret of Wellington’s Map, written by Mollie Kehl Penrod, mixes history, science, suspense, fiction and adventure into a wonderful story for children and adults everywhere. Penrod’s first published novel, The Secret of Wellington’s Map features two friends, Nicole … Continue reading →

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Meet Eco Chic

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Eco Rock

Fashion Week in New York began with the Earth Pledge Creates Future Fashion Show, which included a hemp-based pant suit by Calvin Klein, a dress made of recycled cashmere by Michael Kors, and a Donatella Verace hemp-silk gown. Earth Pledge, … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Again: Green Building Projects

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Eco Rock

   The American Institue of Architects’ (AIA) Committee on the Environment holds a contest for the year’s Top Ten Green Projects.  You can see details of the last several years winners at their website.  This picture above is of the Carnegie … 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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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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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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