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Nov 22, 2011, 3:01 am
I remember when my mother turned forty. Back then, in the 80s, they called it “over the hill” and had black-themed party decorations and cards about how close to dead you already were.
When my mom turned 40 I was a teenager. I can’t even imagine what that would be like, to have a teenage dau... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2011, 11:25 am
Hello! Long time no see – I’ve missed you all. I apologize for my lengthy absence! I have been working on me, as I promised you at the beginning of the year.
I realized almost a year ago that I needed to rethink how I was treating My soul, My lungs, My body, My relationship, and My m... Comment - Like
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Sep 18, 2011, 3:01 am
I’ve been receiving a lot of reader questions lately. It seem you all are pushing me to write again! Ok, I’m trying to clear off my work load so I can get back to writing. I miss it, too!
In the meantime, anyone have some good solutions for Sam?
Hi Melinda,
Do you have any suggestions o... Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2011, 3:01 am
Scarlet Runner Beans
Hello everyone! I’m so sorry I’ve been out. Lots going on with me of late – I look forward to having some time soon to write about it!
In the meantime, I’ve had several questions via email about what to plant in the fall. So I thought I’d open up the question t... Comment - Like
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Aug 4, 2011, 3:01 am
Many of you have written wondering where I’ve been. Many thanks to all of you who left me good wishes via email and Facebook.
A few weeks ago I started feeling a dull pain in my elbow. A week later, I had pretty severe pain in my neck. Soon after, the pain radiated from my neck, through my should... Comment - Like
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Jun 23, 2011, 3:01 am
Back in January, I wrote about this year becoming a Year About Me, making sure that I have what I need in my life and that I follow my own dreams. These are the things many people have thought about in their 40th year, no doubt.
At mid-career, with many skills built up, a family and a home, the q... Comment - Like
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Jun 22, 2011, 9:11 am
Hi all,
It has been a crazy few weeks for me. Just about all really, really good. But busy!
I’ve just launched our new website at Elements In Time. Come take a look!
Working on several great projects, all good for the world. I’m really enjoying the work I’m doing.
I’ll be back wr... Comment - Like
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May 29, 2011, 3:01 am
Surprise! I mentioned a few weeks ago that we were thinking we might move, and we decided to take the leap. So on Tuesday morning, we’ll awaken in a new home!
It’s not far – you can can see it from our current apartment (click to enlarge):
5 Reasons We’re Moving
To decrease our footprint... Comment - Like
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May 26, 2011, 3:01 am
For a week, I have been at a remote retreat on Cortes Island, British Columbia. I was able to gather with a group of media makers who are all looking to create social change with their work. I can’t tell you how rejuvenating and refocusing those moments were.
It was incredible to be among oth... Comment - Like
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May 19, 2011, 3:01 am
There are big changes and small changes along the path toward sustainability, and from my perspective, they all matter. As I spend a week in the San Juan Islands, I thought some of you all might enjoy some of the most popular articles here at One Green Generation.
How To Make Your Own Deodorant (... Comment - Like
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May 18, 2011, 3:01 am
As I take a step away to rejuvenate at a retreat called “Media That Matters”, I thought I would revisit some old posts that some of you may have missed.
Since there are some brand new gardeners to The Growing Challenge, I thought I’d start with basic gardening.
My Top 12 Easy Vegetables To G... Comment - Like
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May 17, 2011, 3:01 am
Hi everyone – I hope you’re enjoying your spring! The weather is just warm enough to start planting tomatoes here – I’m finally getting excited.
I wanted to cast another net out there to see if there might be a few of you lurking in the shadows… maybe you’re a little bit afraid to com... Comment - Like
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May 16, 2011, 9:38 am
Thanks so much for your lovely comments and for entering to win the gardening books, everyone!
As promised, we have two winners…
Winner #1 is… Kiona!
Winner #2 is… deb g!
Congratulations, lovely ladies. Please email me with your address! Comment - Like
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May 13, 2011, 11:36 am
I am deeply mired in finishing up a Report for a deadline this afternoon, but I wanted to pop in to say thank you to each of you.
I’ve really enjoyed reading all your comments over the last few days. Thank you all for contributing so much to this community. And thank you so much for the lovel... Comment - Like
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May 11, 2011, 3:01 am
The folks at BetterWay Home Books have generously offered a giveaway for 2 sets of these 3 fabulous gardening books! That means 2 of you will be the lucky winners of these 3 books. Yay!
I Garden: Urban Style
The photos from this book are completely inspiring, and make me want to grow from ever... Comment - Like
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May 10, 2011, 3:01 am
I just received a really lovely email from Liz, who was recently hospitalized for asthma. Sick in bed, she was clicking around the internet and found us by following a link to How To Plant, Grow, & Prune Blueberries. Liz, I’m so sorry you’re sick!!
In her email, Liz asked what I’ve done t... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2011, 3:01 am
Happy weekend, everyone!
I know we have a lot of new readers here, and I want to welcome you all. And to let you know that I LOVE your comments. Love them!
Please take a moment to peek in and say hello.
I would love to know (from new readers and old): Where are you from? What do you do fo... Comment - Like
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May 6, 2011, 3:01 am
I just planted two blueberry bushes in my community garden plot. When I was researching how to care for them, I found this fabulous video I thought some of you all would enjoy.
More Blueberry Information
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, fabulously tasty, and the plants beautiful in summer an... Comment - Like
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May 5, 2011, 3:01 am
If you’re like me, you might be afraid of putting new things on your face… or making skin care products at home… or entering and navigating an apothecary or herbalist’s store. But a dear friend of mine recently picked up the book Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health and promptly signed us up... Comment - Like
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May 4, 2011, 3:01 am
A friend of mine took me to a class in making body masks recently. It was FABULOUS! As I do a cleanse this month, I’m looking forward to detoxing my face with a mild, homemade mask….
The Problems with Store Bought Facial Masks and Scrubs
I spent a good deal of time in health food stores ... Comment - Like
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Apr 30, 2011, 3:01 am
I have a huge list of things I want to do this year, and I plan to make them all happen – why else would I do a Year About Me if not to successfully fulfill my dreams and ambitions??!
However, I’m finding that time is getting away from me. It has now occurred to me that the only way I will fu... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2011, 3:01 am
I set out on a Year About Me back in January. I’ve been feeling a bit less deliberate this month, so I wanted to tune into my Wellness Plan again. First, a recap of what I’ve done and a bit of an update for you all…
January
I started out with a bang: a one-month cleanse. It was FABUL... Comment - Like
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Apr 28, 2011, 3:01 am
In January I focused on a cleanse. In February I focused on yoga. In March I focused on money management. In April I have focused on gardening.
On the 6th of April, I received a horrifying email from our community garden coordinator, that went something like this:
Hi Melinda,
I’m wondering i... Comment - Like
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Apr 27, 2011, 6:33 pm
(If the video isn’t playing, here’s the direct link.)
A dear friend of ours is losing her school services due to budget cuts – in very drastic ways. They are even losing their school library.
She’s in sixth grade.
Fight budget cuts – with votes and letters, volunteer hours, and donat... Comment - Like
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Apr 25, 2011, 5:30 pm
It’s about time to plant your garden for summer crops!! Well, in most places in North America, that is…
If you’re planting seeds or starts, you’ll need to know around when your last frost might be. Planting out too early can mean a disappointing beginning of the season.
There are things ... Comment - Like
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Apr 22, 2011, 3:50 pm
Let’s Do Something.
I have an email box full of marketers’ pleas to feature products on Earth Day. There are loads of conferences all over the world this week. And then there’s a huge backlash of bloggers coming out against Earth Day and all the bad it now stands for (over consumption, et... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2011, 3:02 pm
We just planted some new goodies in our community garden patch over the weekend. From seed we planted beets, carrots, kale, nasturtiums, potatoes, and arugula. It’s a wee bit early here, yet – it’s still pretty cold. So this will be an experiment!
Doesn’t look like much now, but it wi... Comment - Like
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Apr 18, 2011, 9:43 pm
Wow, somehow a whole extra week went past! Apologies, all. I have been working and working away.
Thanks, everyone, for writing about your herb gardens. It was really fun to read about every one of them.
So – congratulations to….
Brandi Jo!
She writes: “It is our household’s goal ... Comment - Like
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Apr 5, 2011, 3:01 am
As I continue burning the midnight oil at my office… let’s have a giveaway!
Hometown Seeds has graciously offered a free Kitchen Herb Value Pack to the lucky winner. They are a sweet little family-owned company – their seeds come in hand-packed bags with planting instructions. And the seeds... Comment - Like
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Apr 2, 2011, 4:22 pm
Kevin’s Question…
Hi Melinda,
I appreciate the information you provided on your website about how to pollinate tomatoes and peppers. Thank you.
Currently I am using Miracle Grow as a fertilizer… (I know…BOOOO! HIIISSS!)…but I am hoping to move away from that once I feel more comfo... Comment - Like
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Mar 31, 2011, 3:01 am
As I mentioned a couple days ago, I’m working extra this month – to help pay off some old debt and start a savings account.
That means for the next few days, I won’t have a lot of time for writing. I’ll be working hard on making a video for a local community-building organization.
The ho... Comment - Like
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Mar 30, 2011, 11:00 am
I have gone through a couple of closet purges over the last few months, as my body grew smaller after the cleanse, increased exercise, and avoiding gluten (which, among other things, made me bloated).
My favorite drop-off site for used clothing is Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Sometimes I drop things o... Comment - Like
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Mar 29, 2011, 3:01 am
A few months ago, my husband and I created a video for Countywide Community Forums. It’s a program that brings policy makers and citizens together to talk about local issues – a really fabulous idea, don’t you think??
We’re creating another film now – I can’t wait to tell you about it... Comment - Like
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Mar 27, 2011, 3:01 am
In January I focused on a cleanse. In February I focused on yoga. In March I have focused on money management.
Over the years, I have made vast improvements in money management. In my early 20s, I fell into the new student credit card trap. I received – and signed up for – multiple cred... Comment - Like
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Mar 26, 2011, 3:02 pm
At 8:30pm tonight, your local time, I recommend you and your family turn out your lights for an hour.
While it’s a symbolic gesture more than anything, it’s a fun way to show others you care about the world we live in together. Take a walk around the neighborhood, eat dinner or dessert by can... Comment - Like
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Mar 2, 2011, 2:47 am
Hi everyone,
Sunday was one of the most wonderful nights for my grandfather – it was his and his wife’s joint 100th birthday party. I can’t wait to tell you about it.
However, over the last few days, unfortunately about 80% of the guests came down with food poisoning afterward. It is one o... Comment - Like
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Feb 28, 2011, 11:01 pm
Thanks for your patience, everyone. It was a long and wonderful day yesterday – my grandfather and Marion’s 100th Birthday Party. More to come on that shortly.
In the meantime… the winner of the Clean Start giveaway is…
Abbey P!
Congratulations! Please email me with your mailing addr... Comment - Like
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Feb 25, 2011, 2:01 am
January was the cleanse. February was yoga.
Beginners Yoga
Matt and I enrolled in an introduction to yoga class a block away from our apartment. I did a bit of research, but not a lot – basically I chose it based on the pictures, the quality of the website, and the location. It’s only a ... Comment - Like
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Feb 24, 2011, 11:53 am
There have been a lot of comments and emails here lately about not quite being ready for a full-on cleanse. I understand completely, as it does take some time, preparation, and diligence to do it well. So I thought I’d share the Elimination Diet with you all.
Before embarking on the Clean cle... Comment - Like
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Feb 22, 2011, 2:01 am
As you know, I took a bit of a (LONG) blogging break. I’m so happy to see so many of you returning – it has been making me smile to see your names, and to meet so many new readers!
So, since I’ve been away and many of you have not, I’d love to know if you’ve found any fabulous blogs out... Comment - Like
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Feb 21, 2011, 2:01 am
Cookbook Review
After reading my first few posts about the cleanse, the publicist for Clean Start contacted me and asked me to review Terry Walters’ new book. It sounded wonderful from the description she provided, and I thought it would be the perfect book to follow up my Clean cleanse.
It’... Comment - Like
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Feb 20, 2011, 2:01 am
One of the reasons we moved back to Seattle was to spend time with my grandfather. He’s a remarkable man, having lived through the entire 20th century. Amazing the changes he’s viewed during his lifetime. He has watched the local trolleys and trains be built, be torn down, and finally be b... Comment - Like
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Feb 19, 2011, 11:00 am
For those of you who have somehow avoided the controversy until now, the Dervaes family has trademarked the term “Urban Homesteading.” I don’t know exactly what their intentions were for doing so – it may have started innocently as a way to protect the term from more insidious corporatio... Comment - Like
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Feb 19, 2011, 2:01 am
My Favorite Juice Recipe: Green Apple Juice
Ingredients
2 tart apples
1 peeled lemon
1 cup dandelion greens (or other greens – whatever is organic and in season)
1/2 inch ginger root
Directions
Blend the apples and ginger on high, the lemon and greens on low. Mix well. Drink to savor.
YUM.... Comment - Like
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Feb 18, 2011, 2:01 am
Oh yes, you’ve seen it. I love it. I love it. I love it!
I’ve been asked by several of you all to write a bit about the juicer and why I purchased this one….
Quick Juicer Review
After spending hours researching online, I ended up buying the Breville 800 JEXL Juice Fountain Elite. ... Comment - Like
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Feb 16, 2011, 12:57 pm
Our New Juicer!!
First off, I’d love to hear from everyone who decided to do the cleanse – how are you doing? Are you feeling good??! Are you learning about your body, and learning to nurture your body? I’d love to know!
Ok, are you ready?
Weight
First off: Weight. You all want t... Comment - Like
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Feb 14, 2011, 5:53 pm
Thanks for all of those who participated. It was really fun to read all your comments!
The two winners of the e-book copy of EcoFrugal Baby are…
yaga and Rachel
(for their little ones Helena and Malik)
Congratulations you two! I will get those off to you shortly! Comment - Like
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Feb 13, 2011, 2:01 am
Join Me!
Several of you asked for it… So here it is!
This year, I need to work on my four season gardening. I keep neglecting to plant winter crops early enough in the fall. As a result, my garden gets put to bed for the winter. It’s so sad, because greens, root vegetables, and all sorts... Comment - Like
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Feb 11, 2011, 2:01 am
Now that I’ve had such an amazing experience with the Clean cleanse, I’ve been thinking about doing an emotional cleanse of sorts.
There are a good deal of emotional toxins within me – I think we all have them to some degree, where we find ourselves returning to the same negative feelings, ex... Comment - Like
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Feb 8, 2011, 2:01 am
I am going to pause for a bit to let everyone catch up – I know I’ve written a slough of posts lately! In the meantime, I’d like to post the first of a few giveaways up my sleeve in the coming weeks.
Ecofrugal Baby
Ecofrugal Baby is written by fellow blogger Laura K. Cowan at 29 Diapers. T... Comment - Like
Melinda Briana Epler has spent the majority of her life learning how to effectively create sustainable social change. An award-winning documentary filmmaker, artist, and writer, she has traveled across the globe creating media that provokes awareness and action. She inspires thousands of people each day to begin living a sustainable lifestyle with her online publication One Green Generation and is proud to be a member of the Simple | Green | Frugal Co-op. Melinda also edits BLABLAB: Where Community Meets Business Solutions.
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