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Going Bananas
Replied Oct 14
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I hear you on this one. I've been on an academic calendar since kindergarten, either in school or working at a school. I think I'm done collecting degrees, but I am looking into certificate programs. And exploring the possibility of becoming a Jun...
Bunny, I'm curious if the Pell Grant requirement/restrictions had changed. I'd heard you couldn't already have a four-year degree or higher. Which would limit it to undergrad programs, no?
This movie will help you give up the bottled water habit:
http://www.tappedthemovie.com/
You'll be interested to know that the Fair Trade Foundation is based in the UK. The Director, Harriet Lamb, has written a really wonderful book called "Fighting the Banana Wars and other Fair Trade Battles: How We Took on the Corporate Giants to C...
At my Whole Foods, the Fair Trade bananas are $0.79/lb. They aren't organic. Organic bananas are about $1.29/lb. They only rarely have organic fair trade and they don't seem to charge more for them (they're still $1.29). When they don't have Fair ...
Big difference. In fact, I'm not getting organic bananas these days because all the organic bananas seem to be corporate (Dole mostly).
Of course organic corporate is better than plain old corporate (no pesticides), but you're still filling some ...
Just be sure you're getting FAIR TRADE bananas.
Bananas are the least fairly traded food on the planet - there's a reason they're so cheap and it's not pretty.
If it turns out he's not a Leo, I'm giving up on astrology. Everything about him screams LEO.
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- At 6:34pm on June 29, 2009,
zUzU said… - =^..^= ::smile::
popping in to wish you a wonderful day!
- At 6:36pm on May 17, 2009,
esther frances said… - it's hard being out as not 100% raw...and proud of that. summit is a neat place to live, with the exception of no raw foods! we have a tiny health food store (mainly dry goods), and a juice bar the size of a closet. really, that small! i don't think summit is ready for vegan/raw. we only began to diversify our restaurants past italian and hamburgers less than a decade ago.
- At 6:10pm on May 17, 2009,
rebeccaj said… - I also wanted to thank you - your comment gave me material for at least 3 chapters in my book!! : D
- At 4:34pm on May 17, 2009,
rebeccaj said…
- thanks lady!
I certainly wasn't thinking of you when I asked people not to comment about the "dangerousness" of 80-10-10; your commentary always ranks very high with me in its wording and intelligence. you have a way of writing/speaking that says very clearly "I do it this way, and I don't understand doing it that way, for me, at this moment in time, with the knowledge that I have now." as opposed to "YOU don't do it this way, YOU don't know what YOU are doing, etc." I know you get my point.
it's interesting that to you 811 seems like a harder transition, because for me, it was THE EASIEST. ever. and I went into it with a tiny bit of trepidation, but I also knew I could always back out and go back to what I was doing. problem being, what I was doing wasn't working for me, so what did I have to lose? but once I got started, it got so simple - no cravings, no punishment, no deprivation. no foggy sugar head feelings. NONE. (sorry about the repeated use of caps!) I'll be talking more about my transition in later videos, but seriously, this is the easiest way for me to eat, and all those things that I can think about with longing or regret or craving, eat a mango and I don't even want them anymore! it's like wishing you could be with all your ex-boyfriends, and meanwhile you've got the partner of your dreams at your beck and call - so which will it be, the jerks who broke your heart and made you feel like crap, or Mr. Fabulous? no question. (and I'm so lucky I found that guy, too!) : )
- At 12:03am on May 17, 2009,
esther frances said…
- just wanted to say that i enjoy reading your posts. what you have to say resonates with me :>)
- At 8:38pm on May 5, 2009,
Anastazia said…
Hi again~
Thanks for letting me know why you removed your comment...I totally understand & respect your reasons...& now that I understand a little better where you're coming from, & what you believe, I understand more why to you, it's more loving to not use Christian words in communicating...
...but I'm not a universalist, as you are. I don't believe everyone will be saved, though yes, I'm aware that some church 'fathers' (mostly catholic, though, actually) taught that. I can see, though, how believing that there is no judgement to come would make your approach to communicating with others about your faith much different thatn me communicating mine.
I have researched that teaching thoroughly, when I friend shared it with me years ago, but there were way too many scriptures that confirmed it to me as another gospel, & a false interpretation of the Word of God, because it leaves out far to much of all Jesus said, not to mention all the other people that God used to reveal His heart on the matter all throughout the Bible.
{That's what I believe, but I don't mean it as a judgement on what you believe, I'm sorry if it comes across that way, but I know no other way to state this but simply & honestly, giving you my reasons...}
So for me, the most loving thing I can do is to share the simple gospel with all those that God brings into my path, as He leads, even knowing, as the Bible says, that it is an offense to those rejecting Christ...
I also see the truth of the verses that say that the cross is foolishness to those who perish, & have endured much persecution & rejection over the years for sharing even the simplicity of the gospel....still, I am compelled, by the Holy Spirit dwelling in me, to continue sharing the good news of the gospel, (which is, after all, what "gospel" means), even though it offends.
It's never, ever my intent to offend, push buttons, stir anything up, or hurt anyone...quite the opposite, but only God knows my heart, I don't expect people I've never met over the internet to discern it.
I do pray over all that I write, say, & do...but I am, after all, only human...& very thankful there is grace & forgiveness, (from God, at least, Lol!) when I'm too blunt, (as I still tend to be) or insensitive to where others are coming from, so I really appreciate your sharing with me what you have, it's helped me to keep in mind that those who claim to follow Jesus but don't obey the Word have given ALL believers a bad reputation, & that our culture has been deeply affected, wounded, even, by that.
The other thing is, though, that I don't & actually no longer can speak the language of the world (as you suggested) any longer, because though I'm still in the world, I'm no longer of it...
...this world is not my home...
...my citizenship is in Heaven, & I'm a new creation...
...I no longer think, see, speak, feel, or live the same!
And the more I love God, & live for Him, the less this world & all it's ways mean to me...so trying to speak like others, rather than being who I am in Him, is not only impossible to me, but it would be phony...but I do long to consistantly reflect that love He's given me more every day that I'm still here, & want to be sensitive, & gentle & patient, as He's been with me, so thank-you for the things you've shared, it's led to much prayer & reflection, & seeking God's heart on the matter.
~Anastazia~
- At 11:03pm on April 30, 2009,
Anastazia said…
- Hi~
Thanks for your supportive comment, on the thread regarding groups, it meant a lot to me...but it dissapeared...I just wanted to ask if it was you who removed it (& if so, why?)
thanks, I appreciate it~
~Anastazia~
P.S. (& I re-read your other post regarding the Christian group, & just wanted to share that though I'm not a fundamentalist, at all, I do lean on the side of being rather conservative (obviously, Lol!), taking the Bible literally, accepting it as my authority,(through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, of course!), but don't judge where others are coming from, whether liberal Christains, new age Christians, or those who reject Christ & His claims outright.
I just take a stand for what I believe, & pray for all involved.
{& yes, I'm praying about & working on my delivery.}
~Anastazia~
- At 5:49am on April 19, 2009,
robyn said… - September 17
- At 6:24pm on April 18, 2009,
robyn said…
- That sounds like a wonderful workshop! I would love to come. I'm not sure I can though. Let me see what I can work out and I'll let you know. You can put me down as a "definitely maybe"! I don't know what to look more forward to....listening to Sandor Katz or meeting you! :)
- At 10:17am on April 18, 2009,
Mary said… - Hi there Goddess Durga! Thanks for letting me know about the conference; as long as I'm not working on those days I'll come check it out! :D Nice to meet ya!
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Went to farmer's market this morning for beets and cucumbers, basil and cilantro, lettuce and tomatoes. Then to Whole Foods for the rest of my groceries: celery, carrots, and avocados. Mangos, bananas, lemons, Fuji apples. Nutiva Hemp Protein Mix (82% raw). Columela extra virgin olive oil (cold-pressed). Raw pine nuts. Probiotic. Mountain Valley Spring Water. Hoping it all lasts a week because I spent a whopping amount of money.
Ordered some raw chocolate which arrived today.
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Ordered some raw chocolate which arrived today.
Enjoying reading… Continue
Posted on August 16, 2008 at 11:30pm —
Lessons learned
Oddly enough I am having some breakthroughs, though none of them around food. Still drinking wine, herbal tea, and occasional cup of coffee. Food, with exception of lunch on day 1 and occasional non-raw organic chocolate has actually been 100% raw. This was not my intention, but I think the challenge and reading everyone else's blogs is bringing out some latent competitiveness. Ouch. Bad choice of words. There's no competition here. I know that. It's just when I see people really trying, I feel… Continue
Posted on August 13, 2008 at 6:35pm — 1 Comment
Challenge Goals
Thought I'd go ahead and write out my goals, as a way of holding myself accountable.
But first some background:
I am already *raw enough* for me and I don't have a desire to go in the 100% direction yet.
I don't fret over the rawness of micro-ingredients (mustard, spices, vinegars), the temperature at which the almonds in the raw organic almond butter are pasteurized, etc. The hemp protein mix I'm using is only 82% raw (but it's got some great ingredients in it like acai and maca), I make her… Continue
But first some background:
I am already *raw enough* for me and I don't have a desire to go in the 100% direction yet.
I don't fret over the rawness of micro-ingredients (mustard, spices, vinegars), the temperature at which the almonds in the raw organic almond butter are pasteurized, etc. The hemp protein mix I'm using is only 82% raw (but it's got some great ingredients in it like acai and maca), I make her… Continue
Posted on August 2, 2008 at 9:54pm — 2 Comments
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