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gradual milestones

By marybethrew, on June 7th, 2011%

there is a so much right now… it’s overwhelmingly sweet and poignant and heart-wrenching and growth-promoting… i leave on a 10-day research cruise in less than two weeks, and finally was able to start that conversation with quinn, after much hemming and hawing and stalling on my part.

it was pushing 9:30 sunday night. . . . → Read More: gradual milestones

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grey water goddess

By marybethrew, on May 17th, 2011%

i live in a temperate rain forest climate, and so i have been reminded when i have mentioned my slightly fanatical water conservation obsession. i think the argument coming from these ridiculing parties, is that i don’t need to conserve water when there is water everywhere around me. yet, i know for a fact the . . . → Read More: grey water goddess

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earth as schooner ~ a permaculture analogy

By marybethrew, on April 26th, 2011%

in my personal unschooling adventure, as in, my own studies on what is most salient to me right now, i have been absolutely smitten with permaculture. i’m immersed in the literature currently, have joined a permie internet forum, and have been networking with people locally who have used the p word within earshot of me. . . . → Read More: earth as schooner ~ a permaculture analogy

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gleaning ~ waste becomes abundance

By marybethrew, on April 19th, 2011%

i see people spend a lot of money on gardening, and i always think, “but that’s not the point!” part of the magic of growing your own food, aside from the many health and food security benefits, is to watch how much money you save, and if you just end up spending it all on . . . → Read More: gleaning ~ waste becomes abundance

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