Monthly Archives: March 2011

Small Space Living – Boat Style

A previous post considered what it would be like to live in a tree house. But many of us dream of living on a boat. Here’s a 42 ft. boat that may fit your dream. Living on a boat would … Continue reading

Posted in Books and Films, Creative Ideas, Inspiring, Small Space Living, Spirituality | 1 Comment

Fresh, the Movie

Here’s another Lenten idea. Want to see an uplifting movie about improving the world while we enjoy the food we eat? Watch Fresh! It’s just 90 minutes. You can watch it with your book club or anywhere that thoughtful people … Continue reading

Posted in About Justice, Books and Films, Economy, Food or What We Eat, Green Living, It's Political | 6 Comments

Movie “Waitress” It’s All in the Pie

My younger daughter used to make delicious apple pies when she was about nine or ten years old. Into a large bowl she sliced six apples. Then added a handful of flour, brown sugar and sprinkled a little cinnamon. Using … Continue reading

Posted in Books and Films, Creative Ideas, Food or What We Eat, Memoirs | 1 Comment

What Do You Do With Your Suffering?

During the past few months, a number of people I know have died. What do we do when the unimaginable happens? How can we use our pain, sorrow and suffering for personal growth? Of course it is possible to grow without … Continue reading

Posted in Health and well being, InnerPeace, Spirituality, Theology | 2 Comments

Poverty is a Luxury We CanNOT Afford

In this time of the Great Recession, if we are cutting budgets, saving more and using our brains, we should be realizing that poverty is expensive. In fact it’s way too expensive! We just can’t afford it anymore. I have … Continue reading

Posted in About Justice, Books and Films, Economy, Green Living, Health and well being, It's Political, Question the Culture, Theology | 3 Comments