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About: michael
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- Michael loves sharing what he's learned about alternative lifestyles. He calls it "lifestyle entrepreneurship". He's into organic gardening, mindful living, and realizes that we only have this life and each other. His favorite quote is "The master in the art of living makes little distinction between his work and his play, his labor and his leisure, his mind and his body, his information and his recreation, his love and his religion. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence at whatever he does, leaving others to decide whether he is working or playing. To him he's always doing both." (James A. Michener)
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Bike of The Day {BOTD}
by Michael on Feb 5, 2010
This vintage French "Leopard" bicycle is a mixte. Tony couldn't be happier! It's beautiful. Seen at Books, Inc in Gainesville, FL... 139 views
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Falkland and S Georgia Island Wildlife
by Michael on Jan 12, 2010
You probably saw Sandra Critelli's… 57 views
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A Great Day at the Garden
by Michael on Dec 23, 2009
Community gardening is a magic experience. It's one of getting close to the fragrant, rich soil and growing delicious food so beautiful that... 31 views
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Bicycle Commuting without Suffering
by Michael on Dec 13, 2009
So, you wake up, open the window and smell those smells you smell when it rains. Or, has snowed. Your bike is without rider, beckoning you. But, you think it's not a good day to ride. You'd rather hang with another rider, Japhy Ryder, and immerse yourself in thought about dhukka...
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Solar heated water in Bolivia
by Michael on Nov 30, 2009
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How to Cheat Time
by Michael on Nov 23, 2009
Today's Irish Independent newspaper… 27 views
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Public Bike Schemes ::: Dublin and Paris Going Strong!
by Michael on Nov 10, 2009
Dublin, Ireland and Paris, France recently rolled out Public Bike sharing Schemes...
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Sharability dot org Community Promotes Sharing Rather Than Buying
by Michael on Oct 13, 2009
UF Phd candidate Alex Goldman founded www.sharability.org thinking that sharing makes more sense than buying. Say for example you need to dig a posthole. Once. Hopefully, never again! Does it make sense to run to the hardware store and buy your own posthole digger? Why not borrow one for an hour from a neighbor. 51 views
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Recycled Cycle Bike Rack!
by Michael on Oct 11, 2009
This Bianchi and Raleigh rest on a bike rack made from recycled bike frames at Austin's Coffee in Winter Park, FL. It's a pretty novel idea. Simple and well thought out. Why throw away useful bike frames when they can be put to good use as bike racks. 740 views
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Slow Food
by Michael on Oct 4, 2009
What is Slow Food? "Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment." 40 views
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Dr. Shirin Ebadi comes to Naropa University this weekend. Videos.
by Michael on Sep 28, 2009
It's thrilling to hear that Nobel laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi will be speaking at Naropa University. Coincidentally, Harvard University just announced that their hugely popular class, Justice , led by Michael Sandel, will now be available online. So, what will be discussed?
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Secrets to Living to an Old Age
by Michael on Sep 12, 2009
Gertrude Baines was the world's oldest person at 115. She was born in Shellman, Ga., on April 6, 1894, and died Friday. Her favorite foods were bacon and fried chicken. When asked what the secret was to living a long life, she smiled...
She said "Don't ask me, ask God".
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Round Plots in your Community Garden
by Michael on Sep 8, 2009
(photo by Michael Levin)… 68 views
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Laughter Yoga
by Michael on Aug 25, 2009
The idea is that the body cannot distinguish between fake and real laughter; they both offer physiological and psychological benefits. 96 views
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Qi Gong is the Alphabet
by Michael on Aug 2, 2009
Imagine yourself at the beautiful coast. Looking down your view is full of things. Looking up, the view clears and becomes simpler, less busy, calmer. That's what each movement of Qi Gong brings to you. Qi Gong brings focus. Purpose. Qi Gong eliminates what clutters your mind and body. What's left is filled with what you're looking for.
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Carraig Dulra – learn Organic Farming in Ireland.
by Michael on May 15, 2009
Carraig Dulra is an organic farm in Wicklow, just outside Dublin, Ireland. Mike and Suzie Cahn organize workshops, training and camping at this idyllic setting. We can learn a lot about making a sustainable, organic low profit enterprise work and making a positive impact on the community by taking a look at their website, http://www.dulra.org/ 198 views
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Humanure?
by Michael on Apr 21, 2009
Do you love bikes? I do. I bicycle commute whenever possible. And, I ride bikes just for fun. Niles runs Recycled Cycles in Gainesville, FL. He told me I'd probably like reading about bikes at the Rivendell website when he saw my old Dawes Galaxy bike I've had since college.
I was browsing the Rivendell website today and noticed that today is the last day that the Rivendell folks will match funds you donate to SOIL with credit at their bike store. Here's the background: SOIL is an organization that helps Haitians by converting human waste into compost.
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Yoga is So Good.
by Michael on Apr 21, 2009
This morning the local yoga class was closed. I Yoga Life at www.iyogalife.com/ is available 24/7. So, I fired up a lesson called 10 Minute Yoga - Hamstrings.
I wrote about how much I liked the Yoga on Demand videos at CorePower Yoga recently. They move at a pace good for a beginner. The slide show at I Yoga Life is nice, as well. You are in no hurry to view the slide and can progress to the next slide when you are completely ready.
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