Seems like every generation there are one or two original thinkers. In my lifetime, Wendell Berry is on the top of the list for those of us who are interested in practical knowledge applied. This essay is a classic and it has resurfaced recently so I am delighted to share it with you. I welcome your comments on it..
Berry article
Essays, links and visuals highlighting an alternative, resilient place at the strategic crescent of one mighty river.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
MidCity meditation
The Amma Center is pleased to offer a 4 week series exploring
Contemplative Practices
Mindfulness Meditation: January 19
Bringing the mind to rest in the present moment without resistance, judgement or attachment
Centering Prayer: January 26
Meditation drawn from ancient prayer practices of the Christian contemplative heritage emphasizing prayer as a personal relationship with God
Movement Practices including Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Walking Meditation: February 2
Using the body as a tool for deepening concentration and focus
Loving-kindness Practice (Metta): February 9
Meditation on universal love and friendliness
Monday evenings 715 – 845 p.m.
Space is limited to 10 people. There is a suggested fee of $ 10 per session (sliding scale available.) For more information and/or to reserve you place, call 813-9544 or email am.signorelli@gmail.com.
Contemplative Practices
Mindfulness Meditation: January 19
Bringing the mind to rest in the present moment without resistance, judgement or attachment
Centering Prayer: January 26
Meditation drawn from ancient prayer practices of the Christian contemplative heritage emphasizing prayer as a personal relationship with God
Movement Practices including Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Walking Meditation: February 2
Using the body as a tool for deepening concentration and focus
Loving-kindness Practice (Metta): February 9
Meditation on universal love and friendliness
Monday evenings 715 – 845 p.m.
Space is limited to 10 people. There is a suggested fee of $ 10 per session (sliding scale available.) For more information and/or to reserve you place, call 813-9544 or email am.signorelli@gmail.com.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Friday, January 09, 2009
Watering workshop
New Orleans Food & Farm Network
GROW MO' BETTA! Garden Trainings
New Orleans Food & Farm Network
Our trainings will guide you through the stages of creating and maintaining a healthy food garden utilizing sustainable methods.
The Water-Wise Garden:
Watering Techniques and Rainwater Catchment
You MUST Pre-Register!
Saturday, January 17th
2 sessions
10:00 - 11:30 AM
12:30-2:00 PM
Cost: $5
Light Refreshments Available
LIMITED SEATING
Choose session and pre-register
Urban Micro-farmer Jeanette Bell and Zach Youngerman of Groundwork New Orleans will teach you:
* How to effectively and efficiently water your garden
* Techniques for managing in times of too much rain or drought
* The best techniques for irrigating your plants by harvesting rainwater
Free vegetable and herb seeds available
The trainings will take place at New Orleans Food & Farm Network Growing Center:
4840 Banks St.
(at the corner of S. Anthony, across from the cemeteries)
Pre-registration REQUIRED.
Contact Pam at pamela@noffn.org
or (504) 864-2009. Indicate which session you choose.
GROW MO' BETTA! Garden Trainings
New Orleans Food & Farm Network
Our trainings will guide you through the stages of creating and maintaining a healthy food garden utilizing sustainable methods.
The Water-Wise Garden:
Watering Techniques and Rainwater Catchment
You MUST Pre-Register!
Saturday, January 17th
2 sessions
10:00 - 11:30 AM
12:30-2:00 PM
Cost: $5
Light Refreshments Available
LIMITED SEATING
Choose session and pre-register
Urban Micro-farmer Jeanette Bell and Zach Youngerman of Groundwork New Orleans will teach you:
* How to effectively and efficiently water your garden
* Techniques for managing in times of too much rain or drought
* The best techniques for irrigating your plants by harvesting rainwater
Free vegetable and herb seeds available
The trainings will take place at New Orleans Food & Farm Network Growing Center:
4840 Banks St.
(at the corner of S. Anthony, across from the cemeteries)
Pre-registration REQUIRED.
Contact Pam at pamela@noffn.org
or (504) 864-2009. Indicate which session you choose.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Friday, January 02, 2009
help save public art
This is a link to an article about neighbors who are fighting city hall. In a city with never ending infrastructure issues, paint on a sidewalk seems like a good resurfacing!
Seriously, the house and sidewalk are amazing and brave; no harm is being done to anyone and instead, we have a couple who are anchoring their block.
Read the article:
StPeterart
Seriously, the house and sidewalk are amazing and brave; no harm is being done to anyone and instead, we have a couple who are anchoring their block.
Read the article:
StPeterart
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