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 The Zen of Impermanence & Dirty Car Art.by Saraswati J. on Jul 6, 2009 by Sarah Miller Sparing any water that might haplessly be used to wash his car, Scott Wade instead prefers to utilize the filth for something more beautiful. The art he creates is one of a kind, entirely innovative and reminds us of an important life lesson: change and the transient nature of existence is inevitable. [...] 198 views |
 Love Can Heal Anything [Birth As We Know It.]by Saraswati J. on Jun 22, 2009 by Sarah Miller Lately my life has been consumed by the birthing process. Last week my sister gave birth to twin boys at home. In her living room. With a midwife. This is a rare feat in our society these days. Yet less than a hundred years ago, wombyn were still having births at home [...] 383 views |
 The twins are coming…by Saraswati J. on Jun 15, 2009 by Sarah Miller The twins are coming. My sister tends to do things differently. Heck, my whole family does actually. With her first child, he flew under the radar for weeks, giving false reads on pregnancy tests. This pregnancy seems to be no less surprising. Two weeks from the due date, her midwife gave some [...] 463 views |
 Review of Raga Unveiled: India’s Voice [Interview With Gita Desai.]by Saraswati J. on May 31, 2009 A raga is a melody bejeweled with notes and emotions that colors or delights the mind. – Sage Matang, circa 700 AD by Sarah Miller Last week, I attended the Houston premier of Raga Unveiled: India’s Voice, a vibrant explosion of sight and sound that explores the tradition of North Indian Classical Music. The film [...] 1,284 views |
 NPR Fondles Monsanto. [Petition]by Saraswati J. on May 29, 2009 by Sarah Miller Oh you haven’t heard?! Your fuzzy, sweet little “public” radio station is getting monetary support from some of the largest corporations in the world. I’ve heard the GE commercials before and shuddered, but when I caught Marketplace’s blatant advertisement of Monsanto the other day, I gagged. Furthermore they used their name in [...] 880 views |
 New Website Dedicated to Natural Animal Care via Dr. Mercola and Dr. Becker.by Saraswati J. on May 21, 2009 by Sarah Miller Those of us caring for animal companions want to do everything we can to ensure their total health and long, happy lives. Like parents, we make mistakes along the way, but keep asking questions in hopes of getting “it right” more times than not. My two canines get the royal treatment: a [...] 213 views |
 Stuart Davis: Sex, God, Rock n’ Roll. [In Boulder Last Night.]by Saraswati J. on May 16, 2009 by Sarah Miller I usually am the last one to hear about things. Then I catch on and feel like I “discovered” something new, only to realize that everyone and their Uncle Joe already has a clue. Whoops! Stuart Davis is probably that kind of stumble upon scenario. Since I just heard him on NPR [...] 397 views |
 Two “Enlightened Comics”.by Saraswati J. on May 14, 2009 by Sarah Miller Enlightened laughter is in short supply. Get it while you can… Thanks to Mr. B. Watson. 199 views |
 Yoga Snob Steps Out of the Closet.by Saraswati J. on May 1, 2009 by Sarah Miller My ego needed some fresh air. I decided to hop a plane to Boulder and catch a taste of freedom… We’re an elite group. Some 5% of the world’s population who uses the word “ego” in their vocabulary (and knows what that is in fact on an experiential level.) Ego [noun]: Hey, [...] 286 views |
 The Yellow Line Institute of Boulder Presents Happy Hour With Horsepower, Friday May 1st.by Saraswati J. on Apr 29, 2009 by Sarah Miller Get your bevie on and ride in an electric Porche?! Sounds like a Green Boulderite’s dream! Thanks to the Yellow Line Institute, Friday, May 1st from 5:30- 7:30, you could be just this lucky… The Yellow Line Institute is a Boulder-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to reverse climate change, end wars for oil, [...] 189 views |
 Unifying Head and Heart. [To Give, or Not to Give? That is the Question.]by Saraswati J. on Apr 28, 2009 by Sarah Miller I’m not used to guys asking for my phone number. Where I come from, I’m not exactly anyone’s “type.” I guess I’m a bit out of practice. Yesterday on the airplane, I had a brief, but nice and pleasant chat with the guy sitting next to me. No harm in being polite. [...] 221 views |
 Transitioning From Death Into Life.by Saraswati J. on Apr 19, 2009 by Sarah Miller A friend once said to me that he’d never had to experience death. No one in his life had ever died. Ever. I had to close my eyes and take a deep breath, trying to fathom what that reality might be like. I couldn’t grasp it. My first encounter with death came [...] 285 views |
 Effective Communication: The Main Obstacle in Solving Our World’s Dilemmas? [Ken Wilber & Ode Magazine.]by Saraswati J. on Apr 15, 2009 by Sarah Miller This morning over breakfast, I was paging through the latest, greatest Ode Magazine, wishing they would go paperless (and wondering why I keep getting complimentary copies in the mail) when I came to an article called “Speaking in Tongues.” Ode’s editor, Jurriaan Kamp, travels to Denver for an interview with Ken Wilber in [...] 216 views |
 Don’t F* With My Yoga! Yoga Snob: 10 Pet Peeves on the Mat.by Saraswati J. on Apr 4, 2009 Stops Being Polite. Start Getting Real. by Sarah Janelle Miller I’m a certified yoga snob. I have the lineage to prove it. As a third gen yogi, I’ve got a feel for the good, the bad and the ugly. Leave it to we Westerners to dumb down and speed up a time tested, proven method [...] 2,752 views |
 Think Inside the Box: Innovations in Eco Housing.by Saraswati J. on Apr 1, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller Ever wished you lived in a box? What if it offered you all the comforts of your regular housing but was a lot “greener” and possibly more affordable? What if it could look like anything you wanted it to? Well surprisingly, your answer might be a shipping container. Yes, you read [...] 273 views |
 Kite Power.by Saraswati J. on Mar 27, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller Kite power is the newest concept in wind generated power. Check out this article from Kite Gen (a Milan based company) for a radical approach to power plants: “Kite Gen vision is to implement and market an entirely new concept of power plant, suitable to almost any territory, for the production [...] 216 views |
 The Story of Stuff and My Hypocrisy.by Saraswati J. on Mar 18, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller This was supposed to be a blog about consumption, but just as I was finishing “The Story of Stuff” online (tipped off by a recent interview with Annie Leonard in Body and Soul Magazine), the UPS truck pulls up to deliver my new, gold gladiator sandals (non leather of course). I [...] 371 views |
 White House Chooses Organic Thanks to Michelle and Barack. [via U.S. News]by Saraswati J. on Mar 18, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller Though the article may not be particularly well written, nor the cartoon flattering, the information is a message worth distributing. The Obamas have clearly put their mark on the White House kitchen. From food to wine, all aspects of a recent state dinner were organic. Check out the short U.S. News [...] 166 views |
 Not Your Average Educational Experience: A Goddard College Moment.by Saraswati J. on Mar 10, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller I’m on my third university now. It isn’t easy being a girl like me in a world like this. Educational institutions are designed to cram a lot of superficial knowledge into your brain and expect you to make something out of it all. You have to go sit in a desk [...] 1,105 views |
 Apples To Oranges: Reading Produce Codes.by Saraswati J. on Feb 28, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller Most of us know that produce PLU’s starting with 9, identify Organic produce. Very comforting when your store is not hip to separating OG kiwis from conventional ones. But what about deciphering GMO and conventional labels? Produce stickers usually have numbers on them. The five digit numbers that start with 9 [...] 1,501 views |
 News Flash: We’ve Killed Over 1,000 Palestinians.by Saraswati J. on Feb 12, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller It’s a harsh reality, but we as Americans have helped the slaughter of the Palestinian people to occur. With over 1,000 Palestinians currently dead as a result of the Israeli attacks, we need to get our facts straight. 260 views |
 Etsy.com: Local Gifts- Anywhere!by Saraswati J. on Feb 11, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller Still in need of a heartfelt giftie for your loved one? (It’s ok if that loved one is you!) Look no further than Etsy.com. 644 views |
 Eco Sex Toys: Strictly Tongue and Cheek.by Saraswati J. on Feb 4, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller Perhaps this story is a bit played out since several major sites have already reported on the newest, greenest bed fellows: a.k.a. eco sex toys. You know it’s mainstream when 1,249 views |
 Vodka: Absolut Clean. Sans Olive.by Saraswati J. on Jan 30, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller Clean and green is hard to find these days. In our complicated existence, simple is best. Heck, I need a cleaner that can do it all. Floors. Counters. Bathtub. Toilets. Mirrors. And de-germ my life. None of this “a product for each task!” Please! Is this a perfect world? Can I [...] 1,057 views |
 Consciousness Has Spoken. [Poetry/SpokenWord.]by Saraswati J. on Jan 25, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller today is tangibly different. than 303 views |
 My Milk is Illegal?! Is Yours? Finding Local, Raw Milk Sources. [Plus Easy Panir/Farm Cheese Recipe]by Saraswati J. on Jan 16, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller Last week I struck gold. Local, white, liquid gold that is. After visiting 1,194 views |
 Transcendental Meditation: Changing the World One School at a Time.by Saraswati J. on Jan 10, 2009 by Sarah Janelle Miller What I look for in these crazy and uncertain times, are signs of upliftment, positivity and hope. Because of my own hellish experiences with various educational institutions growing up, I have a special place in my heart 653 views |
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