From the monthly archives:

April 2011

An evening with Judy Vander author of “Songprints: The Musical Experience of Five Shoshone Women.”

by linda Harmon April 6, 2011

When Judy Vander made the decision to study the music of the Western Shoshone tribe she was the wife of a University professor and mother of three living in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The year was 1977 and her youngest daughter had turned 16.

Vander, who describes herself as a pragmatist, had…

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A Moment of Compassion at TJs

by Kristofer Young April 5, 2011

TraderJoes_cropsmwebAnother hectic afternoon; I scurried down the aisles dodging slower-moving shoppers. Our new Trader Joe’s just opened last week in Midtown Ventura and the place was a mad house. No question, I wasn’t present, in that spiritual sense. I wasn’t in-the-moment.

My shopping didn’t take long, and fortunately my hyperactivity was slowed…

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OFS Screens “Rabbit Hole”

by ojaifilmsociety April 5, 2011

On Sunday, April 10 at 4:30 pm the Ojai Film Society will screen “Rabbit Hole”, a drama staring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart that centers on two parents struggling with the sudden death of their child. Kidman received an Oscar nomination for her work here. Eckhart should have. “The performances are…

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Fat, Sick & Nearly DEAD!

by Dvorah April 5, 2011

I’ve taken my first good walk in a month after reading about Joe Cross and watching the trailer of his documentary. I don’t necessarily recommend or adhere to his methods, but his message is inspiring and it certainly got me OFF the COMPUTER! Now, I’m going swimming, and…

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AWESOME ART 2011 OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM RECEPTION AND MARION E. SMITH AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN ART

by Myrna Cambianica April 5, 2011

“She taught us not with words but by example. Like her, we treasure Ojai and we believe it is a very special place where art can be experienced and cultivated.”  These are the words of Karen O’Neill and Michael Burgos about their mother, Marion E. Smith, whose emphasis on…

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Ojai Wordfest – A Huge Success

by ulrich April 4, 2011

OJAI WORDFEST – A HUGE SUCCESS

By Ulrich Brugger, The Ojai Retreat

A 9 day celebration of Ojai’s literary delights came to an end recently at The Ranch House Restaurant. The 3 honored authors of this first year’s “Wordfest”, Jacqueline Winspear, Byron Katie and David Allen not only spoke about their own…

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Herb Garden

by randy April 4, 2011

VV - Thyme & Bird

What's your favorite herb and why?

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The Yoga of Nuclear Power

by Kristofer Young April 1, 2011

photo courtesy of Topato at Flickr

photo courtesy of Topato at Flickr

doing my yoga today

responding to the ever-tightening nature of human existence

asking myself, to what degree the restriction and mild soreness in my traps, lumbar spine and hamstrings are the result of my fear that we humans will continue to choose instant gratification over care and…

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Garden Notes: Plant Citrus Now

by Jim Hines April 1, 2011

Ah, spring is here and now is the perfect time to plant mouthwatering citrus, avocadoes and tyropical fruits in your ojai garden.  When one thinks of Ojai, one thinks of our fine citrus growing areas, they have made Ojai famous.  But you can have your own citrus fruits…

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Open Thread: Here Comes Summer Edition

by Open Thread April 1, 2011

Japan Relief Fund Casino Night over at Giorgios tonight (see Press Release over in the right column). What else is going on today?

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