Monthly Archives: September 2011

Buy Local – Support Your Community

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Roxanne

People often ask me, “What can I do?” when thinking about the global depression, foreclosuregate, political gridlock, corporate greed or the environment. One answer is easy and simple: buy local. This is a very strategic choice. Buying local keeps jobs … Continue reading →

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InnerPeace – Who Do You Hang With?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Roxanne

Who do you want to be? Who do you hang out with? These are two interconnected and related questions. I have learned that if I want to be someone who is kind, inclusive, truthful, generous and compassionate, it is important … Continue reading →

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Another Prairie Walk

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Roxanne

This week the prairie is turning bright yellow. Wild daisies are in bloom and another small, yellow flower whose name I don’t know ; ) Come walk with me overlooking the Minnesota River Valley near our house . . . … Continue reading →

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Pickled Beets – Refrigerator Style

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Roxanne

Here’s a repeat of a previous post – because a number of people have asked about it. With all the fall vegies arriving at the Farmers’ Market, why not try pickling without canning? Use your refrigerator instead. Here’s a no-canning … Continue reading →

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Yoga Wisdom – Is It Stealing?

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Roxanne

This post is about what it means to live ethically. For example, what constitutes stealing? In the Ten Commandments, as in one of the yamas of yoga -asteya, there is the admonition “You shall not steal.” Is this only referring … Continue reading →

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