From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Happy Father’s Day

by Tyler Suchman June 21, 2009

“When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.”
~ Mark Twain

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Open Thread: Overnight Wonka Edition

by Open Thread June 19, 2009

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Watershed Revolution Documentary

by Lisa Snider June 19, 2009

watershed small.jpgPress Release:
New Film Answers the Question “What Is a Watershed?”
(Ojai, Calif. – May 18, 2009) Stunning high–definition cinematography will be featured in the film premiere of Watershed Revolution on June 24 at Ojai’s Chaparral High School Auditorium.
The 30-minute documentary film, which is being shown by the Ojai Valley Green Coalition,…

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Open wide…

by Fred Rothenberg June 19, 2009

Routine enough. Visit the dentist for my semi-annual teeth scraping. Piece of cake. Sure.
Arrive at Dr. J’s on schedule with Sweetie in tow. Hygienist greets me. “Hi Fred, plunk yourself down. Comfy? How about a pillow for your head? You’ve got great teeth. What’s your secret?” OK, fun’s over.
We’re half-way…

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Town Meeting: Gang Violence

by evan austin June 18, 2009

Sponsored by Heal the Community, a group of local parents and residents impacted by the April gang-related murder of Seth Scarminach, the forum will allow residents to discuss the issue of gangs in our valley with a panel of community leaders and experts.
i was there at the start, but my…

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Winner of the Locally Grown Contest

by Tyler Suchman June 18, 2009

The following entry from DK is the winner of the Locally Grown contest. It captures the topic with elegant simplicity. Thanks to everyone for participating and reading.

Savor every meal
For the miracle it is
Each and every bite

Congrats, DK, and drop me an email to sort out your tix. For the rest…

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Community Housekeeping

by Tyler Suchman June 18, 2009

Some stuff from the community…
healing4.jpgTown Meeting Set For Gang Talk
Ojai Valley residents who want to work proactively to eliminate gang violence are encouraged to attend a town hall meeting on June 18. Sponsored by Heal the Community, a group of local parents and residents impacted by the April gang-related murder…

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Reflections on Ojai Music Festival 2009

by Raymond Powers June 18, 2009

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Reflections on Ojai Music Festival 2009
I’m so appreciative that the Ojai Music Festival continues to create inspiring and entertaining programs. I always know that I will be witness to world class performances with virtuoso musicians playing works by composers who are dedicated to their craft. This year was no different.

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Plastic Rainbow

by Mike Didj June 17, 2009

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I pulled this photo from changents.com. The garbage patch the size of Texas continues to grow and is off the coast of California, surrounds the Hawaiian islands and stops just off the coast of Japan. The above photo demonstrates that plastic has encroached our food supply.

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Win a Pair of Tickets to Locally Grown With Haiku

by Tyler Suchman June 17, 2009

I have a pair of reserved tickets to this Saturday’s Locally Grown concert for one talented participant.
It’s time for a haiku contest! In the comments of this post, give us a haiku on food. Read more about the concert, and get ideas for your haiku by reading the Locally Grown…

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