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Friday, 27 March 2009
There are lots of reasons to buy organic food.  Not least of which is that there are more nutrients in the food from the really good soil they are grown in.  And there is also the fact that local food grown nearby, produces a much smaller carbon footprint.  We have got to stop shipping from one state to another when we can buy the same food right here.  And doesn't it make asparagus taste that much better when you can only get it fresh when it is growing in your own area?  The anticipation is a big part of the enjoyment.  The following foods, when tested, are the foods that are most likely to have pesticide residues and therefore, if that is the main concern you are using in your decision to buy organic, these would be the ones you would absolutely need to buy organic.
1. Peaches
2.  Apples
3.  Bell Peppers
4.  Celery
5.  Nectarine
6.  Strawberries
7.  Cherries
8.  Kale
9.  Lettuce
10. Imported Grapes
11. Carrots
12.  Pears.

On the other hand there are 15 vegetables that are the least likely to carry pesticide residues on them
1.  Onion
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn
4.  Pineapple
5.  Mango
6.  Asparagus
7.  Sweet peas
8. Kiwi
9.  Cabbage
10.  Eggplant
11. Papaya
12.  Watermelon
13.  Broccoli
14.  Tomato
15.  Sweet potato
This list is published by the environmental working group at: http://www.ewg.org/
There is also a good article published by Center for Science in the  publics interst in the July/August 2007 issue of Nurtition Action Health Letter.  http://www.cspinet.org/
I would love to hear your reactions. 

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Thursday, 05 February 2009
It has been quite a while since I added something to this blog.  Recently we started a pracitice group in NVC (Nonviolent Communication) in Decatur at my office.  This is a way to make the practice of NVC REAL.  We have the opportunity to practice difficult conversations, either before or after they take place and have the support of other wonderfully loving people.  The support and insight of this group of people is an amazing thing to behold.  I long for a time when the majority of our interactions with people will be so loving and so supportive.  We are moving to a place where we can acknowledge everyone's needs.... not necessarily meet them all, but acknowledge them and give them consideration.  At the same time, being aware of the judgments that we have in the process and working to separate them out from our observations of what is happening.  That is an unusual thing in our culture.  My heart feels full when I think of this group.  Thanks to everyone involved.

We're currently reading the book "Don't Be Nice, BE REAL:  A Handbook for Nonviolent Communication"  by Kelly Bryson. 

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A New Way of Looking at Money PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008
I'm reprinting this article from  a year ago. I'm very interested in hearing your comments.
A New Way of Looking at Money $$$$
     Money is a strategy we use to meet our needs. When I offer individual sessions and classes, I meet a variety of my own needs, including making a contribution, creating meaning, having a connection, and personal growth. I intend to meet my need for support in my livelihood through my individual work & teaching.  Hoping to meet these needs, I ask that each person contribute the most they can.
      At the same time, I have a deep joy in and commitment to making my work available to all people regardless of their financial means. This meets my need for inclusion, hope, and concrete action toward bringing peace and change to our world. Hoping to meet these needs, I  ask that each person contribute no more than they are able.
    Money is a charged issue for most of us in this culture. In this context, I want to shift our relationships to money.  One of my ways of doing this is to create a wide sliding-scale rather than the usual quite narrow sliding-scale for my individual sessions. I hope that you will see my sliding-scale as an opportunity to consider the variety of  needs that exist within your relationship to money * your needs for sustainability, security, ease, comfort, and contribution, among others. I hope that you will consider those needs of yours along with mine which I described above, and arrive at an amount that reflects your financial reality grounded in your needs. Hoping to meet both your and my needs I ask that you contribute the most that you would like to.
     I am excited about this approach as I have found that, over time, it  contributes to meeting all of our needs for learning and for moving toward a society in which everyone's needs can be considered, and hopefully met.
      I have set a sliding scale of $75-$150 for an hour session.  If you have questions or comments about this please call or email me at:
 
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