From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Perseid meteor shower 2009

by Tyler Suchman August 11, 2009

from reader H….
Picture 1.pngThe annual Perseid meteor showers, which seem to radiate from the constellation Perseus, have been viewable to some extent since around July 17. But tonight, they are expected to be at their peak, with as many as 80 meteors streaking the sky hourly.
You can look up for them throughout…

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Overnight Thread: Bob, Doug, and Geddy

by Kenley Neufeld August 10, 2009

I’m heading to Canada in the morning and was reminded of my old friends Bob & Doug.

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I remember her when…

by Fred Rothenberg August 10, 2009

I drove the Help of Ojai bus this morning. Pretty busy with regulars as well as a couple of new faces. Brought a book with me just in case there was a big chunk of downtime. There wasn’t.
First, I escorted two folks to Oak Tree House, the day care center…

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Why 4-H Kids Should Not Send Their Animals to the Slaughterhouse

by Suza Francina August 9, 2009

Dear Suza,
I have been reading your articles about 4-H kids. I understand why they should not send their animals to the slaughterhouse.
What I am about to tell you here are events that actually transpired, as accurate as my memory can recall. I could never in my life think up anything…

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The Town Hall Mob

by Tyler Suchman August 7, 2009

Krugman on the disruptive teabaggin’ mobs:

There was a telling incident at a town hall held by Representative Gene Green, D-Tex. An activist turned to his fellow attendees and asked if they “oppose any form of socialized or government-run health care.” Nearly all did. Then Representative Green asked how many of…

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the WHOLE Of Creation …

by Millennium Twain August 7, 2009

THE EIGHT INTEGRITIES OF MINDEDNESS
Eight Sacred Directions, Interests, Prayers
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1) the Forest, River, Mountain … ‘silent’ ‘wild’ living nature
2) the Old Ones … Stone, Water, Wind, Fire, Electromagnetic Light/Aether

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2009 Ojai Playwrights Conference

by Tyler Suchman August 7, 2009

…is underway, with public presentations and live theater starting up on August 11th.
Check out the OPC website.
Read the active OPC blog.

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Discoveries in Fasting

by Kenley Neufeld August 6, 2009

It has been eight years since the last time I fasted – it was in late 2001 – and for that fast I practiced in solidarity with our Muslim brothers and sisters by fasting from sunrise to sunset for a couple of weeks during Ramadan.
Recently I was sharing about a personal relationship…

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Health Care Critters

by Fred Rothenberg August 6, 2009

I watered the olive trees yesterday. My ritual includes turning on the water, grabbing drip system replacement parts, and checking the 1/2 inch line and emitters for leaks. It’s been a really dry year. Even drier for the critters who amuse themselves by chewing into the lines looking for water.…

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Volunteer with the Ojai Demo Garden

by Tyler Suchman August 6, 2009

an announcement from the Ojai Demo Garden…
Garden Volunteer Meeting
Ojai Community Demonstration Garden
Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 9:30am
Come to a short meeting where you will learn what’s going on and how you can become a volunteer in the beautiful City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden. Stay as long as you like…

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