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Chasing the Shade: Be like a cracked pot
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What we do and why we do it. Sunday, February 15, 2015. Be like a cracked pot. This article is shared with permission, written by Judith Liberman. Ten years ago, when I moved to Turkey after spending most of my life in France and the US, I was moved to see how alive gift culture was in this country. For me to explain what I saw then, I like to use the following story:. Oh replied the water bearer, is that what you think of yourself? Overall the changes created by the increased productivity on the traditi...
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Chasing the Shade: High and Lofty goals...
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What we do and why we do it. Monday, January 26, 2015. High and Lofty goals. The C ommunity GATE. Lifts off into 2015! Activities this month have included thousands of gifts of free items between community members, assisting a local family whose entire home and contents were destroyed by fire, rides given to folks with medical appointments, and exercise partners located! The Wright Brothers' dream. Picture this: Folks read posts by members in the Community GATE Facebook message board. Only time will tell...
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Chasing the Shade: Health and Wellness
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What we do and why we do it. Rinking water.how wet is wet enough? We have all heard it, “we need to drink more water“. Everyone from family physicians to workout gurus tout proper hydration as a critical component in optimal health. But how do we separate the facts from the slosh? With summer approaching, and warmer temperatures accompanying sunny weather, let’s take a look at the truth about water, hydration, and how to know when you are or are not getting enough to drink. Infants bodies are 78% water.
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Chasing the Shade: What we do and why we do it...
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What we do and why we do it. What we do and why we do it. We do is important, but not nearly as important as. We live a rather simple life full of abundance. Being somewhat independent-minded (okay.a LOT independent-minded) we enjoy doing things for ourselves. Hence, our home reflects our passion for gardening, cooking, gardening, frugality, handicrafts, amid the constant hunt for really great bargains and more ways to live pretty doggone inexpensively. That difference is what we enjoy exploring. After a...
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Chasing the Shade: This is what "community" looks like...at the Community GATE!
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What we do and why we do it. Tuesday, April 28, 2015. This is what "community" looks like.at the Community GATE! What do all of these things have in common? But this is the 21st century.pioneer days are over, right? Everyone works for themselves, pays their own bills, buys their own stuff.right? People don't have to lean on neighbors, trust in their community when tough times come, connect with others just to include people in the area social circle.right? Surely we can do that. Consider a community of i...
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Chasing the Shade: A gifting economy in real life
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What we do and why we do it. Sunday, February 8, 2015. A gifting economy in real life. A gifting and sharing economy in real life. Economy".just say the word and a great number of people cringe. It's all about money, right? Buying and selling, investing to make more money, how to wisely spend or save money, strategies for earning more money, just money, money, money. What if our neighbor was happy to receive a gently worn child's winter coat for their own child, free of charge? Perhaps that neighbor then...
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Chasing the Shade: From our friends at Sustainable Man...
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What we do and why we do it. Sunday, November 23, 2014. From our friends at Sustainable Man. The Community GATE on Facebook. Labels: Generosity and community. Please share your thoughts with me, I would love to hear from you! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Follow us on Pinterest! Can Be That Simple. Receive blog updates directly to your email.which I, of course, keep completely private! Connect with me on LinkedIn. Follow us on Twitter. Travelers through this shady spot.
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Chasing the Shade: Buy Nothing presents...Clothing extravaganza!
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What we do and why we do it. Monday, November 3, 2014. Buy Nothing presents.Clothing extravaganza! The Buy Nothing Project Presents: the first ever. Multi-Group Pre-Holiday Clothing and Gift Extravaganza! Including the Buy Nothing groups of Burien/Normandy Park, White Center/South Park, Tukwila/Seatac, and Des Moines coming together to bring blessing to our local community! This will be a great opportunity for the community to see the face of the. ITEMS TO BE OFFERED*. Jewelry, hair products, nail access...
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Chasing the Shade: Article Index
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What we do and why we do it. Browse a variety of articles here on Chasing the Shade, by their titles. All articles are listed here alphabetically, as well as being listed under corresponding categories on the home page. Enabling you to browse alphabetically or by topic. Enjoy! A new life for Chasing the Shade! Adam and Eve.another perspective. Be like a cracked pot, a tale of giving. Being available as a friend. Bicycle races and time management. Can I say that? Death by a thousand paper cuts. Kate Phill...
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