Very reluctantly, and with much deliberation, we had an ancestral black oak felled where we're living in the Little House (RV) at Bearhaven meadow. We considered where else we might move it to minimize the "human sacrifice zone," Robyn's term for wild land modified for human … [Read more...]
All of the Above — from the “What a Way To Go” filmmaker
I wondered what sort of novel might arise from the writer/director of the ahead-of-its time documentary "What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire," which portrays so many aspects contributing to the ongoing collapse of industrial civilization. (See "What a Way to Go: Meet … [Read more...]
Graphical Novel with a Teen Eco-Heroine: Luz Sees the Light
Reading Nancy Drew books fed my young imagination with a much-needed female character who's intelligent, gutsy, clever, and resourceful while she solved mysteries, fighting the "bad guys" and helping the oppressed. A real heroine. Luz is a similar role model for modern … [Read more...]
Introduction to Permaculture (weekend workshop)
This weekend workshop by Cathé Fish packs comprehensive, practical information into two days of fully-illustrated slideshows. It's well-spiced with her overflowing enthusiasm and experience. The 6-dvd set covers principles, land, water harvesting, soil, zones, gardens, … [Read more...]
Preparing Traditional Nourishment
Five Cooking Classes with Shan Kendall, based on the work of Weston A. Price, with a bonus Recipes and Resources CD. Learn the tips and techniques, materials and tools from an experienced cook. Recipes are based on Nourishing Traditions by Sally … [Read more...]
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace (212)
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The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace (212)
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The Straight Poop on Sustainable Farming (211)
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The Straight Poop on Sustainable Farming (211)
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Joel Salatin: Sustainable Farming – Animals Required
April 16, 2012. We taped a great conversation in Chico with Joel Salatin, whose Polyface Farm in Virginia actually builds soil, while raising beef, chickens, turkeys for sale. In 2006 we taped Joel's a full day of presentations (Holy Cows, Hog Heaven). We were totally … [Read more...]