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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET feel good live simply laugh more FREE Special Edition LIVING SIMPLY PETS TAKE THE PLUNGE Safe Swimming Tips for Dogs & Cats CULTIVATING PROSPERITY with Mackey McNeil COOL AID Remedies for Summer Bummers BERRY GOOD Recipes with Summer’s Gems July 2011 | Greater Cincinnati | nacincin.com

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  • HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

    feel goodlive simplylaugh more

    FREE

    Special Edition

    LIVING SIMPLY

    PETS TAKE THE PLUNGESafe Swimming Tips

    for Dogs & Cats

    CULTIVATING PROSPERITY with Mackey McNeil

    COOL AIDRemedies for

    Summer Bummers

    BERRY GOODRecipes with Summers Gems

    July 2011 | Greater Cincinnati | nacincin.com

  • 2 Greater Cincinnati Edition

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  • 3July 2011

    8Heres HoW to PAy Less for AC by Brian Clark Howard

    10CoMMUNIty sPotLIGHt CultivatingProsperity withMackeyMcNeil by Phebe (Karen) Beiser

    12 CooL AID Remediesfor SummerBummers by Maureen Healy

    14 foUr DeGrees of sHArING by Janelle Orsi

    16 stAND UP PADDLING NoSurfRequired by Lauressa Nelson

    18 Berry GooD ReapBigBenefitsfrom SummersTinyGems by Judith Fertig

    22 CANINe WAter BABIes SummerSafetyTips by Ann Brightman

    24 tHe BeAUty of sUMMer BoreDoM RecapturingtheGolden DaysofChildhood by Lisa Gromicko

    Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natu-ral health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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    newsbriefs

    Imagine Feeling Like Youre 30-Something Again!

    Terri Suresh, RN, MSN, ACNP knows not all hormones are created equal. She has received advanced training in bio-identical hormone therapy. SottoPelle Texas is proud to have her as a Certified Practitioner. Now you can find out about this unique life changing treatment.

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    KlimickAcupunctureisnowoffer-ingtheirmonthlyDetoxDayontwoconsecutivedays.ParticipantsmaychoosebetweenThursdayeve-ningorFridaylunchtimeorattendboth. DetoxDayincludesa30-minAcu-Detoxplusa15-minChairMas-sage.Samplesoforganiccaffeine-freeteasarealsoavailable.ThenextDetoxDaywillbeheldonThursday,July28thfrom6to8:30p.m.andonFriday,July29thfrom11a.m.to2p.m.Costsare$45perperson/perday. KlimickAcupunctureislocatedat10979ReedHartmanHwy,Suite129inBlueAsh,Ohio.

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    TheCincyFolkRoots/RockbandJoshEagleandTheHarvestCityarereleasingtheirsecondalbumatTheHistoricalSouthgateHouse.Kelly

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    My Health Care Partner Makes Being Home Healthy and Safe

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  • 6 Greater Cincinnati Edition

    5th Annual Fly Thru The Park

    The5thAnnual5KRun/WalkinMi-amiMeadowsParktakesplaceonSaturday,July9th.Therun/walkstartsat9a.m.,registrationopensat8a.m.ThiseventwillbeheldinmemoryofNatalieFossierwhodiedFebruary13th,2007,byafallentreelimb. Thepre-registrationfeebyJuly6this$15;$20afterJuly6thandondayofevent.T-shirtsfor$10availablewhiletheylast!ProceedsfromthiseventwillgototheNatalieFossierMemo-rialFundtosupportlocalcauseswefeelareimportanttoNataliesuchas:Scholarships,SchoolSupplies,NursingHomes,TheHomeless,OrphanagesandtheHumaneSocietytonameafew. MiamiMeadowsParkislocatedat1546StateRoute131inMiamiTown-ship,Ohio.Thecourseinsidetheparkisflatandpaved.Thissafefamilyeventischiptimedwithagecategoriesandgivesawardsfortopfinishers.

    Register online at NatalieFossierMemorial.org

    newsbriefsNews and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

    globalbriefs

    Daily Self-CareEvery Body Walk Campaign Aims for Healthier AmericansWalking30minutesaday,fivedaysaweek,isthefirststeptowardbetterhealthforeverybodytype,accordingtoKaiserPermanente,aleadinghealthplanproviderspearheadingthenationsnewEveryBodyWalk!awarenesscampaign.Thissimple,take-chargemessagecomesinthewakeofanannualnationalmedicalbillexceeding$2.5tril-lion,withabout80percentofitspentontreatingchronicconditionsthatcanbepreventedortreatedbyregularwalking,accordingtoDr.BobSallis,afamilyphysicianwiththeSouthernCaliforniaPermanenteMedicalGroup. Walkingisanexcellentformofexerciseforeveryone,andforthosewithconditionslikediabe-tes,asthma,heartdiseaseanddepression,aregularwalkingregimenhastheaddedbenefitofhelpingtomanagethesediseases[andconditions],advisesSallis.Imastrongbelieverinthepowerofwalking,andthatswhyIliterallyprescribeittomypatientsasfrontlinemedicineofteninplaceofmedications. Fifteenyearsago,theU.S.SurgeonGeneralslandmarkPhysical Activity and HealthreportconcludedthatAmericanssedentarylifestyleisaprimaryfactorinmorethan200,000deathsayear.Currently,theCentersforDiseaseControlandPreventionreportsthatnearly70percentofAmericanadultsages20andolderareoverweightorobese;some72millionaremedicallyobese.SeventeenpercentofU.S.youthsagestwoto19areobese,aswell.TheOrganizationforEconomicCo-operationandDevelopmentprojectsthatwithinadecade,threeoutoffourAmericanswillbeoverweightorobese,unlesswegetmoving.

    Find motivational videos, health information, walking maps, walking groups and personal stories at EveryBodyWalk.org.

    July 7 is National Father-Daughter Take a Walk Together Day

    Public GreenwaysHealthy Parks, Healthy People Spark a National Conversation

    Morethan100leadersinhealthcare,environ-ment,government,businessandnonprofitsrecentlyengagedinaHealthyParks,HealthyPeopleUSforumtodeterminehowtheNa-tionalParkServicecanhelpdrivehealthandwellnessprogramsinlocal,stateandnationalparks.Weaimtoincreasetheawarenessofallparksasplacesforexerciseandhealthyliving,explainsNationalParkServiceDirectorJonJarvis.

    Parksacrossthecountryarenowjoiningothersaroundtheworldinreconnect-ingthedotsbetweenahealthy,naturalworldandthehealthofhumankind.AsJarvisnotes,ParksareadirectreflectionoftheAmericanidealthatpersonalaccesstothenaturalworldplaysavitalroleinourphysicalandemotionalwell-being.

    To locate a park, visit nps.gov.

  • 7July 2011

    healthbriefs Are You Sick And Tired of Being Sick And Tired?Go Beyond MedicineMichael J. Grogan, M.D. PLLC

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    We take care of you body, mind and spirit.

    frIeNDs CAN ADD sIzzLe to yoUr roMANCeNeedtospiceuparomanticrela-tionshipthatsinthedoldrums?AWayneStateUniversitystudyrevealsdatingcouplesthatintegrateothercouplesintotheirsociallivesaremorelikelytohavehappierandmoresatisfyingromanticrelation-ships. InthestudynamedWhenHarryandSallyMetDickandJaneAssistantProfessorofPsy-chologyRichardB.Slatcher,Ph.D.,workedwith60datingcouplesinacontrolledlaboratorysettingtobetterunderstandhowcouplesformfriendshipsandhowthesefriendshipsaffecteachcouplesrelationship.Eachcouplewaspairedwithanothercoupleandgivenasetofquestionstodiscussasagroup.Halfofthegroup,dubbedthefastfriendsgroup,wasgivenhigh-disclosurequestionstosparkintensepersonaldiscussion;theotherhalfreceivedtypicalsmall-talkquestions. Wediscoveredthatthosecouplesthatwereplacedinthefastfriendsgroupfeltclosertothecou-plestheyinteractedwithandweremorelikelytomeetupwiththemagainduringthefollowingmonth,saysSlatcher.Wealsolearnedthatthesesamecouplesfeltthatthesenewfriendshipsputasparkintheirownrelationships,andtheyfeltmuchclosertotheirromanticpartners.Theyalsoreportedlearningnewthingsabouttheirpartnersthroughthisnovelexperience.

    USDA Praises Plant-Based DietsEveryfiveyears,theU.S.DepartmentofAgri-cultureroutinelyannouncesdietaryguidelinesadvisingAmericansaboutwhattoeat.Now,forthefirsttime,theagencyhasbrokenfromtraditiontotalkabouttrulygoodfoods,ratherthanjustscientifi-callydiscussnutrients.More,theDietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, releasedthisyear,embracesthevalueofplant-baseddiets. Inthenewedition,theguidelineshealthyeatingpatternsmayormaynotincludemoderateamountsofmeat.Atthesametime,theguidelinesexplainclearlythatmeatisnotessential,andthatnear-veg-etarianandvegetariandietsareadequateandhaveevenresultedinbetterhealth.Apertinentexcerptfollows. Inprospectivestudiesofadults,comparedto

    non-vegetarianeatingpatterns,vegetarian-styleeatingpatternshavebeenas-sociatedwithimprovedhealthoutcomeslowerlevelsofobesity,areducedriskofcardiovasculardiseaseandlowertotalmortality.Severalclinicaltrialshavedocumentedthatvegetarianeatingpatternslowerbloodpressure.Onaverage,vegetariansconsumealowerproportionofcaloriesfromfat(particularlysaturatedfattyacids);feweroverallcalories;andmorefiber,potassiumandvitaminCthandonon-vegetarians.Vegetariansgenerallyhavealowerbodymassindex. Thesecharacteristicsandotherlifestylefactorsassociatedwithavegetar-iandietmaycontributetothepositivehealthoutcomesthathavebeenidentifiedamongvegetarians.Source: Grist.org

    DItCH tHe CHeMICALsWomenthatreporttheyfrequentlyuseairfreshenersandproductsformoldandmildewcontrolappeartobeatmorethandoubletheriskofcontractingbreastcan-certhanthosewhosaytheyusesuchproductssparingly.Theresearchersinterviewed1,500women.

    Source: BioMed Centrals EnvironmentalHealth

  • 8 Greater Cincinnati Edition

    greenliving

    Recordsum-merheatwavesarealreadyoccurringmoreoftenandwillbeevenhotterandmorefrequentoverthenext30years,accord-ingtoastudybyStanfordUniversityscientiststhathaverunclimatesimulationsoftemperaturesacrosstheUnitedStates.ThestudycomesontheheelsofaNASAreportthatconcludedthat2000through2009wasthewarmestpost-industrialdecadeonrecord. Thehotteritgets,themorepeopleruntheirconventionalelectricairconditioners(AC),releasingevenmoreglobal-warminggasemissionsfrompowerplantsintotheatmosphere.Coolingaccountsfornearlyhalftheen-ergyusedbytheaveragehomeduringthesummer,reportstheEnvironmentalProtectionAgencysEnergyStarpro-

    gram.Morethantwo-thirdsofU.S.householdshaveairconditioners,whichsetusbackmorethan$10billioneachyearinelectricitybills,accordingtotheAmericanCouncilforanEnergy-EfficientEconomy.

    Passive Cooling a PriorityThereisabetterwaytostaycomfort-ableusingbothactiveandpassivestrategies.Thefirstrequiresspecializedequipment,whilethesecondusesthewindows,walls,floorsandrooftocol-lect,storeanddistributenaturalheatfromthelocalenvironment. Thebasicprinciplesofpassivesolardesignhavebeenunderstoodformil-lennia.FromMexicototheMiddleEast,peoplehavebuilthomeswiththickwallstoslowheattransfer,observesDoronAmiran,formerdevelopmentdirector

    Heres How to Pay Less for ACby Brian Clark Howard

    STAY COOL

    Remember: The higher the

    EER (Energy-Efficiency Ratio)

    and SEER (Seasonal Energy-

    Efficiency Ratio), the more

    efficient the appliance. Always

    look for Energy Star models.

    Local Farmers Markets

    Lettuce eat WeLL Farmers marketHarvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend rd, cincinnati, OH.513-661-1792LeWFm.org

    Fridays 3-7pm (year round).Sustainably grown produce from local farmers who use no synthetic chemicals. Also, many other locally produced food and non food items. Check market website for winter location.

    List your farmers Market! for details go to nacincin.com then click on submissions menu.

    LOVeLaND Farmers marketcorner of West Loveland avenue and route 48, Loveland, OH.513-683-0491LovelandFm.com

    Tuesdays 3-7 pm (June-October)Local and organic produce, bread, cheese, eggs, meat, honey, pastries, lavender, herbs,

    cottage crafts and more. Located in historic downtown Loveland, one block from bike trail.

    PLeasaNt ruN PresBYterIaN Farmers market11565 Pippin rd (corner of Pippin rd and crest rd), cincinnati, OH. 513-756-9272

    Wednesdays, 3:30-6:30pmLocally grown and organic fruits, lettuces, vegetables; also breads, flowers.

    Local Farmers Markets

  • 9July 2011

    oftheSolarLivingInstitute.ThePuebloIndiansconstructedtheircitiestomaxi-mizesolarwarminginwinterandscreenthestrongestraysinsummer. Manyoftheseancienttechniqueswereabandonedintheageofcheapfossilfuels.Webuildourhousesforcurbappealorfortheview,notthink-ingthatallthosewindowsfacingsouthinthesummeraregoingtocooktheinsideofthehouse,saysAmiran. DanielAiello,chairofthenonprof-itArizonaSolarCenterandaprincipalofJanusIIEnvironmentalArchitects&Planners,helpshomeownerscreateverticalshadingoneastandwestexpo-sureswithmanmadescreensorshrubs,trellisesandvines,whichhavetheaddedbenefitoflettinglightandheatinduringthewinter,iftheyaredecidu-ous.Eachsideofthebuildingisgoingtolookdifferent,notesAiello,whousesoverhangsorawningsoversouth-facingwindowsinwarmclimates. Aielloalsopointsoutthatonahomesexterior,light-coloredsurfacesreflectmoreheatthandark-coloredones.Headdsthattexturedsurfacesstaycoolerthanflatones,duetosmall-scaleshadingandthebreakupoftheinterfacebetweenwarmairandthesurface.Insetwindowsarecooler,aswell. Itsallimportant,because35per-centofabuildingspotentialheatgainstemsfromthedirectactionofsolarraysstrikingsurfaces,accordingtoAiello.In-corporatingsuchpassivesolardesignele-mentsintobuildingscanreduceheatingbillsbyasmuchas50percent,accordingtotheU.S.DepartmentofEnergy. Anotherpassivetechniqueistousecrossventilationbyopeningopposingwindows.Takethisastepfurtherbyin-stallingventstoallowhotairtoescapefromhighspacesandcoolairtoenter

    atlowerones.Also,makesurewallsandwindowsarewellinsulatedagainstoutdoorair.Inside,shutters,light-col-oredblindsandcurtainscanalsomakeabigdifference. Alsoconsiderglasswithlow-emit-tance(low-E)coating,whichreducesheattransfer.Thepositionoflight-col-oredgravel,poolsandotherreflectivesurfacesareimportantbecausetheycanbounceheat;considerputtingupascreentoblocktheenergy.

    Effective Active Cooling Comes NextAlexWilson,editorofEnvironmen-tal Building NewsandauthorofYour Green Home,saystheeasiestandmostefficientoptionistouseportablefloorfansorinstallceilingfans,whichuse90percentlessenergythanaircon-ditioning.Fanscancoolaroombyaperceivedsevento10degreessimplybymovingair,whicheffectsgreaterevaporationofperspiration. Thenextstepintermsoflowpriceandhighefficiencywouldbetouseawhole-houseatticfan,whichblowshotairfrominsidetheentirestructureout-side.However,Wilsonpointsoutthatsuchdevicesareonlyabletoprovidesubstantialheatreliefundercertain

    conditionsusuallyatnightandwhenthehumidityisnttoohigh. Alesscomprehensivesolutionissimplytopushhotairoutoftheattic,whichwillalsohelpcoolthehouse.AccordingtotheutilityAustinEnergy,reducingtheattictemperatureby10degreesormoresavesupto10percentonACcosts;solar-poweredatticfansareavailable. Someotheralternativestoconven-tional,compression-cycle,centralandroomACunitsareemerging,suchasevaporativecoolers,oftencalledswampcoolers.Thesedrawairoverwetpads,andtheresultingevaporationcausescooling.Wilsonsaystheyonlymakesenseindryclimates,becausetheyaddmoisturetotheair.Theytypicallycost50percentlessthantraditionalACanduse75percentlessenergy,althoughtheydorequiremoremaintenance. Themostenergy-efficientandinitiallyexpensivewaytocoolyourhomeandheatitinthewinteriswithageothermalheatpumpthattakesad-vantageoftheEarthssubterraneanheatgradient.Althoughtheyhaveaheftyupfrontinstallationcost,operatingcostsaremuchlessthanconventionalAC. Finally,dontsetthehomesthermo-statbelow78degreesFahrenheit,andinstallaprogrammablemodel.Utilizedehumidifiers,bathroomfansandheat-producingappliancessparingly;switchtocompactfluorescentandLEDlightinginsteadofheat-emittingincandescentbulbs;andkeepthoseACfiltersclean.

    Brian Clark Howard is a New York City-based multimedia journalist and the co-author of GreenLighting and Geo-thermalHVAC. BuildYourOwnWindPowerSystemwill be released in 2011. Connect at BrianClarkHoward.com.

    Helpful Websites ArizonaSolarCenter:azsolarcenter.org

    RockyMountainInstitute:rmi.org

    U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency:EnergyStar.gov

    U.S.GreenBuildingCouncil:usgbc.org

    Opening Doors &Building Greener Lives

    Shop or DonateBuilding Value4040 Spring Grove Ave.Northsidewww.buildingvalue.org513-475-6783

    Through the reuse of quality building materials, Building Value saves materials from the landfill

    and trains a workforce for tomorrow.

  • 10 Greater Cincinnati Edition

    communityspotlight

    CULtIVAtING ProsPerIty

    with Mackey McNeil

    by Phebe (Karen) Beiser

    After twenty plus years in the world of finance winning numerous awards, Mackey

    McNeill knew she could create something that was impactful for people. she didnt

    know how at first, but I kept futzing around with different processes until I developed

    the Prosperity experience that I could see worked with clients. It was repeatable and

    brought them the confidence and freedom they want in their financial life.

    MackeyAdvisorsarefinancialadvisorsbutmuchmoretheycallthemselveswealthadvocates.Wehelppeopleidentifywhatsimportanttothemaboutmoneyintheirlifeorbusiness.PresidentandCEO

    MackeyMcNeillcreatedafourstepprocessforhelpingpeople

    uncoverwhattheywant,elicitit,developaplan,andmonitorthatplaninalifelongdecisionmakingprocess.TheProsperityExperi-enceworkswiththeemotionalselfandmoney.Wecannotdisconnectour-selvesandouremo-tionsaboutmoney.Moneyisatthevery

    coreofoursecurityandsafety.

    Istartedoutwithalotoftrainingaroundmoney,fi-

    nance,accounting,andbusiness.IhaveatleastninedifferentinitialsIcanputbehindmyname![includingCPAandPFS]ThefinancialplanswerentbeingassuccessfulasIthoughttheycouldbe.I

    realizeditwasntthetechnicalpart,itwasthepeoplepart.Shebegan

    studyingtheEnneagramtounderstandpeoplemore. Whydopeoplecomein,saytheywantaplan,andthendontchange?SuzeOrmandoesntworkforeverybody.Everyonecantfollowastrict1-2-3system.Forplanningandmoneytobeeffective,ithastobesomewhatindividualizedandtheEnneagramhelpsusdothat.

    MackeyAdvisorsengagewithpeopleincreatingaplanbutnotuntiltheclientsetsanintentionaroundthat.Lifeflowsfromintention.Prosperityimpliesmorethanjustmoney.Itsnotreallyaboutthemoney;itsabouthowyoumakeyourlifework. Thebottomlineis:ifyouhavemoney,probablywhatyouneedtodoisrestructureittobemoreeffective,andifyoudonthavemoneyyoua)canworkreallyhardtofigureitoutandthengoseesomeoneaboutitorb)seesomebodywhocanmakethatwholeprocessofaccumulatingitaloteasier.Peoplewillsaytome,IllcomeseeyouwhenIhavesomemoney,andIsayYoushouldcomeseemenow;youllhavemoneyfaster! Whenpeopledoplanning,theygetempoweredandfeelconfident.Theyresojazzedaboutmakingtheirlifeworkfinancially.Whentheystartouttheyrefearful,theyrecon-

    .its not really about the

    money; its about how you

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  • 11July 2011

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    Summer bummer: Poison ivy To the rescue: Homeopathic Rhus toxUrushioltheoilysapproducedbypoisonivyanditscousins,poisonoakandpoisonsumactriggerscontactdermatitis,anitchyandoozyrash.Topi-caltreatmentscanactuallyspreadthenoxiousoilaround;soinstead,healtherashfromwithin.Homeopathyworksontheprinciplethatlike-cures-like,explainsZand.Rhus toxishomeopath-icpoisonivy. How to use:Allowtwotothreetabletstodissolveinyourmoutheverytwohoursuntilsymptomsarerelieved.

    Summer bummer: IndigestionTo the rescue: Nux vomicaIfyouoverindulgedatasummertimeshindig,youmightturntotheclas-sichomeopathiccureforgluttony.Nuxvomicaisgoodifyouveeatentoomanyfattyfoodsorhadtoomuchalcoholandtheresultisnauseaorgas,saysZand. How to use: Dissolvefivepelletsinyourmouth20minutesaftereatinganddrinking,thenrepeattwotothreetimesuntilsymptomsareresolved.

    Summer bummer: Sunburn To the rescue: Lavender essential oilLavenderisthebestthingtoapplyrightafterasunburn,saysMargoMar-

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    Summer bummer: Muscle strains To the rescue: ArnicaArnicaworksforstrains,sprains,bruisesandsuperficialscrapes.Mostpeopleuseittopically,butyoucangetfasterresultsifyoualsoingesttablets,Zandexplains. How to use: Takethreetabletsorallythreetofivetimesadayforthefirst24to48hours;applytopicallythroughouttheday.Note:Neverapplyarnicatoanopenwound.

    Summer bummers: Bites, stings and cuts To the rescue: Hydrogen peroxide, yarrow tincture and latex-free bandagesFirst,cleanthebite,stingorcutwithhydrogenperoxide,advisesFlint.Thenfollowwithafewdropsofyar-rowtincture,whichactsasanastrin-genttopullthetissuetogether.Itssafetouseonopenwounds. How to use: Dousetheaffectedareaswithperoxide,thenapplysixto12dropsofyarrowtincture.

    Summer bummer: Athletes foot To the rescue: Grapefruit seed extractCompoundsfoundintheinnerrindandseedsofgrapefruitshaveshownpotentanti-fungalactivity,notesMarrone.Theyattackthecellwalloffungiandpreventreplicationwhenap-pliedtopically. How to use:Add10to15dropsoforganicgrapefruitseedextracttoatablespoonofwaterandapplywithacottonswabtotheaffectedareastwicedaily.

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    Sharing to the First Degree: RequiresCooperation+MinimalPlanningAtthemostbasiclevel,sharingarrange-mentsrequirelittleplanning,timeormoney.Theycanstartorstopalmostany-time:sometimes,quitespontaneously.Manyofusalreadyshareattheselevels.n Carpoolingn Potlucksormealexchangeswith neighborsorcoworkersn Borrowingandlendinggoodsn Babysittingexchangesn Dog-walkingexchangesn Harvestingandsharingfruitfrom neighborhoodtreesn Sharingfreecomputersoftware orcontent

    Sharing to the Second Degree: RequiresCoop-eration+MoreExtensivePlanningThesearrangementsgenerallyinvolvealargernumberofpeopleand/orsharingthingswithmorevalue.Theyentailahigherdegreeofcooperationandplan-ning,andagreaterinvestmentoftimeormoney,aswellassomeadministra-tivedetailwork,andlikelyawrittenagreementamongsharers.n Carownershipn In-homecareproviderforchildren, eldersorpeoplewithdisabilities

    n Rentalhousingorownershipofa single-familyhomen Yardspaceforfoodcultivationn Babysittingco-opwithmultiple familiesn Neighborhoodtoollendinglibrary (perhapssharedshedstorageora listoftoolseachneighborowns andiswillingtolend)n Food-buyingclubn Neighborhoodhomerepairgroup

    Sharing to the Third Degree: RequiresCoopera-tion+ExtensivePlanning+InfrastructureAtthethirddegreeofsharing,partici-pantswillprobablyadoptsystemsforcommunicating,makingdecisions,managingmoneyandkeepingrecords.Theywillprobablyadoptsometech-nologies,likeanonlinecalendarforsharedscheduling.Theymayevencre-ateasmallnonprofitorlimitedliabilitycompany(LLC). Asaresultofcreatingsuchinfrastruc-ture,third-degreesharingarrangementsoftenhaveanidentityindependentoftheirindividualmembers.Inotherwords,evenasmemberscomeandgoandthereiscompleteturnover,theshar-ingarrangementremainsandbecomesalastingcommunityinstitution.n Car-sharingclubn Cohousingcommunitiesand

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    Whilesomefrustratedcom-mutersareinchingalongonrushhourhighways,hopingtoafterwardworkoffstressatovercrowdedgyms,othersarestoppingoffatthenearestlake,riverorbayforaworkoutthatmanycalltherapeutic.PromotedbyOlympicathletes,momsandseptuagenariansalikeasaneffec-tivetotalbodyworkoutandmentalrelease,standuppaddling,orSUP,isthefastest-growingsportacrossthena-tion,accordingtotheOutdoorIndustryAssociation. Standuppaddlingwasfirstde-velopedbyimprovisationalHawaiianbeachboys,thatwouldstandonsurfboardsanduseoutriggerpaddlestonavigatealongsidetouristslearninghowtosurf.However,thesportcanbeenjoyedwithorwithoutwaves,orwindonvirtuallyanybodyofwa-terbecausethepaddler,ratherthanMotherNature,providespropulsion.Itsluringenthusiastsofotherwater

    sportsaswell;surfers,kiteboardersandwindsurfersappreciatenewopportu-nitiestogetonthewatermoreoften,whilecanoeistsandkayakersenjoythealternativeofstanding. SUPisequallyadoredbynon-athletes.Thisisntthekindofsportthatrequiresalotoflessonstoenjoy,advisesJeffRobinson,ownerofOldeNaplesSurfShop,inNaples,Florida,whooffersa15-minutetutorialonthebasicswitheachrental.

    Exercise in DisguiseOneofthebestaspectsofSUPisthatitislowimpact,makingitalifetimesport,emphasizesDavidRose,ownerofPaddleboardOrlando.Infact,thatswhyjustaboutanyoneovertheageof5canparticipate.Thepaddlercontrolsthespeedandintensityoftheexperi-ence,fromrecreationalcruisingtoaerobicathletictraining. Wecallitexerciseindisguise,becausetheressomuchgoingonthatyoudontrealizewhenyouredoingit,explainsMikeMuir,presidentofRivieraPaddlesurf,inSanClemente,California.The54-year-oldtookupSUPafterahipreplacementandcreditsitforrelievinghimofchroniclowerbackpain,aswell

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    asexcesspounds. Itsthecardioandcalorie-burningequivalentofswimmingorrunning,explainsBrodyWelte,ownerofStandUpFitness,inSt.Petersburg,Florida.Butunlikeeitherofthose,SUPcom-bineslow-impactandweight-bearingexercise;anditincludesbalanceandstrengthtraining. Mybalancehasimproved100percent;IcanstandonaboardtodaythatIcouldnotstandononeyearago,affirms73-year-oldrenownedsurferandboardshaperMickeyMuoz,ofCapistrano,California,whopaddleswithhis65-pounddogaboard.

    More than a WorkoutPayoffs,however,gowellbeyondthephysical.SUPfansthatcharacterizeitasagreatescapefromtheirdailymilieumentionsocial,psychologicalandspiri-tualbenefits,aswell. Whenyoureoutpaddling,itseasytofindsolitude,musesHawaiian-bornDaveChun,founderofKialoaPaddles,inBend,Oregon.HesuggeststhatitsHawaiianrootsimbuestanduppaddlingwithaspiritofaloha,humilityandrespect. Atthesametime,Itsoneofthefewsportsthatallowspeopletomaintainaconversation,saysDanGavere,co-creatorofSUPInstruction.com.HavingdiscoveredSUPinthepaddlingmeccaofOregonsColumbiaGorge,heconsidersitanidealfamilyrecreationalsport.

    Inanycase,theactivityremainsmentallyengagingbecausethestandingpositionallowsviewsineverydirec-tion,includingintothewater.Itslikewalkingonwater.Youreallygettoseewhatsaroundyou,observesShellyStrazis,a43-year-oldLongBeachresi-

    Thelength,widthandthicknessofpaddleboardsdeterminetheirdegreeofmaneuverabilityandglidingcharacteristics.Atabout30incheswideandfourtofiveinchesthick,beginnerboardsfor

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    dentwhobeganpaddlingafterhavingmultipleaccident-relatedsurgeriesonherleftkneeandrightshoulder. Itssucharelaxingworkout.Iusedtomountainbike,butIcantdothatwiththekids,explainsFrancineAdams,themotherof5-year-oldtwins.Imafraidofwavesandsomeoceancreatures,buttheseboardsaresostablethatitdoesntmatter. AfterherfirstSUPoutingwithamomsgroup,thisOrlando,Florida,residentintroducedherhusbandtothesport.Withinthreemonths,thecouplehadpurchasedtheirownequipment.Theynowpaddletogetherwithoneoftheirtwinsoneachoftheirboards.Adamsadds,Aspartofourvaca-tionplanningnow,wescoutlocationswherewecanbringourboards. Mostlikely,theAdamsfamilywillbeabletoenjoytheirboardsalmostanywhereinthecountry.SUPgroupsinlocationsasunlikelyasIdahoandNewMexicocanbefoundonMeetup.com.Nobodyofwaterisofflimitsforstanduppaddling,saysGavere,citingitsbiggestgrowthtrendsintheRockyMountains,wherekayakersandwhite-waterraftersareusinginflatableboardsonriversandlakes;theGreatLakes,wherepeopledoyogaonboardsonflatwater;andTexas,wheresomefolksfishfromtheirboardsorridesmallGulfofMexicowaves.

    SUP enthusiast Lauressa Nelson is a con-tributing editor for NaturalAwakeningsand a freelance writer in Orlando, FL.

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    Freshberries,natureslittlegems,fullofflavorandflavonoids,reachtheirpeakduringthewarmermonths.Eachberrysburstofjuicydeli-ciousnesscarriesantioxidants,vitaminsCandE,riboflavinandfiberthatworktofightobesity,protectbrainfunctionandpromoteurinaryhealth.Thered,blueandpurplepigmentsinberries,knownasanthocyanins,alsohelpourbodiesdetoxify,repairdamagedDNA,fightcancerandhelplowerLDL,orbadcholesterol,levels. TheDepartmentofFoodScienceandTechnologyatOregonStateUni-versitycitesscoresofstudiesthatpointtothemanyhealthbenefitsfromcon-sumingavarietyoffreshberries.Eachberryoffersnotonlyauniqueflavorandcolor,butalsoaparticularhealthprotection.

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    Combineorangejuice,waterandtspofthesaltinasmallsaucepan.Bringtoaboil.Stirincouscous;cover,removefromheatandletstand5minutes.Transfercouscoustoabowlandfluffwithafork;cool10minutes.Stirinremainingtspsalt,blueberries,mango,onion,mint,lemonjuice,oliveoilandpep-per;mixwell.Serveimmediatelyorrefrigerateuntilserving.

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    theirpeaklaterinsummer.Bothtypeshelpreduceinflammation,especiallyinoccurrencesassociatedwithgout.

    GRAPES:DarkpurpleConcordgrapes,oftenfoundinhomegardensoratfarmersmarkets,ripeninthefall.Theirresveratrolcontentisakeyhelpincombatingtheeffectsofaging.

    STRAWBERRIES:Thesedeliciousfavor-itesripenthroughouttheyearinvariouspartsofthecountry.Strawberrieshelpfightbreastandcervicalcancers.

    Homegardenersthatgrowberriesknowexactlywhatfertilizersandnaturalpesticideshavebeenplacedinoronthem.Buyingorganicberriesatthelocalfarmersmarketorthegrocerystoreensuresthatthehealthbenefitsoffreshberriesarenotundercutbyinfiltratedpesticidesoranti-fungalchemicalsusedbyagribusiness,bothhereandabroad.

    Rightbeforeserving,berriesmaybegentlyrinsed,andthenpattedcompletelydry;theywillkeepwellintherefrigeratoraslongastheyarenotcrowdedtogether. Summerberriescanstarincooltreatsthroughouttheday.Atbreakfast,theyreawelcomewake-upflavorforcerealoryogurt.Asasnack,theyreperfectwhethereatenbythehand-fulorturnedintofrozenyogurtpops.Seasonalberriescanbecombinedwithquinoaorcouscousforeasysummersalads.Theyalsoaddaspecialnotewhenfriendsandfamilytoasttheendofthedaywithanicedtea,enhancedwithfreshblackberriesandmint. Pairingberrieswithlow-fatingre-dients,wholegrains,freshproduceandnaturalsweetenersmakesforfast,freshandfabuloussummerdishesthatkeepuscoolallsummerlong.

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    Berries May Lower the Risk of ParkinsonsArecentstudybyresearchersattheHarvardSchoolofPublicHealth,inBoston,thatfollowed125,000sub-jectsfor20to22years,confirmsthateatingberriescanlowertheriskofParkinsonsdisease.Theparticipantswhoconsumedthemostflavonoids,especiallytheanthocyaninsfoundmostlyinberries,hadamuchlowerriskofdevelopingthediseasethanthosewhosedietcontainedlessordifferentclassesofflavonoids.

    Berries Help Fight Pain and Heart DiseaseAnaturalformofaspirinsalicylicacidhasbeenfoundinberriesthatgrowoncanes,suchasblackber-ries,blueberriesandraspberries.TheOregonStateUniversitysDepart-mentofFoodScienceandTechnologyreportsthatthesalicylicacidfoundinthesecaneberriescouldprovetohaveeffectssimilartoaspirininprotect-ingagainstheartdisease.A100-gramserving(aboutcup)ofredraspber-ries,forexample,containsabout5milligramsofsalicylicacid.

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    5 organic black tea bags cup mint leaves, crushed; reserve one leaf per serving for garnish4 cups boiling water cup natural sugar (or use honey to taste)6 (6-oz) packages blackberries, reserve two to three per serving for garnish

    Placeteabagsandmintinaheatproofpitcher.Addboilingwaterandsteepatleast10minutes.Strainintoanotherpitcheranddiscardmintandteabags.Stirinsugar.Pureblackberriesinablenderorfoodprocessor,thenstrainthoughafinesieve.Discardpulpandseeds.Stirblackberrypureintotea.Tasteandadjustsugarasdesired.Chill.Serveovericegarnishedwithmintleafandtwoorthreeblackber-ries.

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    KennethA.Paulson,co-founder,formereditorandseniorvicepresidentofUSA Today,ispresi-dentandCEOoftheFreedomForum,NewseumandDiversityInstitute.HeiswidelyknownforhiseffortstoinformandeducateAmericansaboutFirst Amendment freedoms,drawingonhisbackgroundasbothajournalistandalawyerastheexecutivedirectoroftheFirstAmendmentCenter,atVanderbiltUniversity.

    What prompted the framers of the Constitution to introduce the First Amendment as part of the Bill of Rights in 1791, and what does it mean to citizens in practical terms?Actually,itwasnttheframerswhoweresoinsistentonfreedomofspeech,press,religion,petitionandassemblyitwastheAmericanpeople.AnumberofstatesrefusedtoratifytheConstitu-tionuntilpersonallibertieswereguar-anteedinaBill of Rights.ThoseearlyAmericansunderstoodthattheabilitytoworshiptheGodofyourchoice,tospeakoutagainstinjusticeandtowritefreelywouldbethecornerstonesofourdemocracy.ThesebasicrightsremainattheheartofwhatmakesAmericaaspecialnationtoday.

    Why have you lectured widely about rebooting America, to make the First Amendment more relevant to a new generation?MyRebootingAmericalectureshave

    theglobe.IbelievethatmostofAmer-icasnewspaperscontinuetodoasgoodajobastheycanincoveringthecommunitiestheyserve,butdeclinesincirculationandrevenuehavemeantstaffingcuts.Onewaytohelpsupportafreepressistosubscribetoanewspa-per,inpublicationorappform.

    How do you think the publics con-cerns about the energy, environ-ment, food safety and other health issues can best be petitioned and redressed, as the First Amend-ment states?MostofthepetitioninginAmericatodaycomesfromprofessionallobby-ists,butwenowliveinanagewhensomeonewithapassionforacauseandacreativeideacanliterallychangetheworldovernight.Weveseensocialmediacampaignsdrawextraordinaryattentionandbuildenormousenergytohelpimproveourqualityoflifeandenvironment.Petitioningforchangedoesntjustbelongtotheprofessionalsanymore.

    What do you feel is the role of individual citizens in maintaining the long-held freedoms that we enjoy today?ItsimportantthatwenevertaketheFirst Amendmentforgranted.Askyourselfthisquestion:WhatdoestheFirst Amendmentsay?Surprisingly,onlyabout5percentofAmericanscandescribethescopeofthefreedomscon-tainedintheFirst Amendment.Wetoooftentakeitforgranted.Thesurestwaytolosefreedomisnottotreasureit.

    Toincreaseawarenessabouttheim-portanceofthesefivefreedoms,weveteamedupwitheducators,journalists,advocates,attorneysandlibrarianstocelebratetheFirst Amendmentinacampaigncalled1forAll.IfyoudontknowasmuchabouttheFirst Amend-mentasyoudlike,1ForAll.usisagreatplacetostart.

    Martin Miron is a freelance writer and editor for NaturalAwakenings. Connect at [email protected].

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    AConversationwithKennethPaulsonby Martin Miron

    Congressshallmakenolawrespectinganestablishmentofreligion,orprohibitingthefreeexercisethereof;orabridgingthefreedomofspeech,orofthepress;ortherightofthepeoplepeaceablytoassemble,andtopetitionthegovernmentforaredressofgrievances.

    ~TheFirst AmendmenttotheUnited StatesConstitution,fromtheBill of Rights

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    naturalpet Sharingwateractivitieswithyourcaninecompanionisawonderfulbondingexperience,aslongasyoukeepinmindthat,aswithchildren,youmustconsiderapetssafetyandcomfort.Whilemanydogstaketothewaterlikeducks,especiallyretrievers,spanielsandsimilarbreeds,othersareabittimidatfirstandmayneedsomehelpgettingusedtothisnewexperience.These10tipswillensurethatyouandyourbestfriendcansplashoutinworry-freefun,whetheryourewadinginastream,goingboatingorvisitingthebeachoralakecottage.

    1 Beforestartinganynewactivitywithyourdog,itsasmartideatofirstmakesurehesingoodhealth.Ifyoureinanydoubtastohisfitness,havehimcheckedbyavet.

    2 IfitwillbeRoversintroductiontothewater,startslowlyandbepatient,especiallyifhesstillapup.Dontassumehellautomaticallyknowhowtoswim.Chooseawarmdayandashallowbodyofwater,withagentlyslopingbeachorbankthatseasyforthedogtonavi-gate.Lethimapproachthewatersedgeandinvestigateitinhisowntime.Neversplashhimorforcehimtoenterthewaterbeforehesready.

    3 Oncecautionhasturnedtocuriosity,tryenticinghimintothewaterbyenteringityourselfandcallinghimperhapsattractinghimwithatreatorbytossingatoyashortdistanceintothewater(notsodeepthathispawscantreachthebottom).Gradually,heshouldfeelmoreconfident,especiallyifheseesyouhavingfun,andwillventurefurtherintothewater.

    4Takeyourtimewhileintroducingyourdogtoboating.Keepinmindthathesusedtosurfacesthatarestation-aryandstable,soitmighttakehimalittlewhiletogetusedtoatiltingandmovingcraft.Lethimgetacquaintedwiththeboatwhileitsstilltiedup,whetheritsacanoe,kayakoryacht.Keephisfirstboattripsshortandwatchhimforanysignsofmotionsickness.

    5 Evenifadogisaseasonedswimmer,itsagoodideatoequiphimwithacaninelifejacketorpersonalflotationdevicewhileyoureoutonaboat.Accidentscanhap-pen,andcold,deep,choppywatercanchallengeeventhestrongestswimmer.Alifejacketisamustifyourdogisntagoodswimmer;notonlywhilehesonaboat,butalsowhenhesplayinginwaterthatgetsprogressivelydeeper.Makesurethedevicefitsproperlyandallowhimachancetogetusedtowearingandswimmingwiththelifejacketbeforetak-inghimoutoverdeepwater.

    6 Whetheronaboatorthebeach,ensurethatthedoghasaccesstogoodquality,freshdrinkingwater;maybebringyourownfromhome.

    WhenIwasakid,weusedtotakeourtwodogsfor

    walksinthewoodsonwarmsummerevenings.One

    ofourfavoritestopping-offpointswasabendinthe

    creekwherethewaterstreamedslowlybyandthe

    dogs lovedtoplungein to fetchsticksandhavea

    bitofapaddle.Goingbythehappyexpressionson

    theirfaceswhentheyemergeddrippingandrefreshed

    andsprayinguswithdropsofwateras theyshook

    themselves,itwasthehighlightoftheirwholeday.

    CANINEWATERBABIESSummerSafetyTips

    by Ann Brightman

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    POOLCATSPaddlingClassesCan

    KeepThemSafebyMaryEllen

    Yes,catscanswim.Thisisgoodtoknowifyourhomefeaturesaresidentpetandaswimmingpool.Whilemostcatsarenotinlovewithadipinthewaternei-therwouldyoubeifyouhadtodryyournose-to-toesfurusingatinypinktonguewhatwouldhappenifafavoritefelinefellin?Ifcuriosityorcircumstancecausedhertotaketheplunge,couldshemakeittotheedgeandsafelypullherselfoutofthepool? Ourfamilyhastakenseriouslythetaskofteachingourfivecatshowtoswim,andalwaysproceededwithlovingcareandpatience.Weveexperiencedconsiderablesuccessbyfollowingthesesteps.Rememberthattheswimclassisdesignedtoteachyourcatwhattodoifshefindsherselfaccidentallyinthewater. Wetrimthecatstoenailsafewdaysbeforetheirswimclass.Then,holdingyourcatfirmlyandcalmlyagainstyourmidriffasthetwoofyouwadeintotheshallowendofthe

    7 Makesurehehasshade.Boatsurfacesandbeachsandcanbecomeextremelyhotduringsun-filledsummerdays,whicharehardonunprotectedpaws;adogssensitivenoseandearscangetsunburnedfromexcessiveexposure,aswell.

    8 Whenswimmingintheocean,beawareofstrongtides.Sealiceandjellyfishareotherriskstowatchoutfor.Jellyfishcanstingacuriousdog,causingextremepainandswelling,whilesealicearemicroscopicorganismsthatcancauseintenseitching.Itsagoodideatorinseyourdog(andyourself)withfreshwaterafterswimmingintheocean.

    9 Thebiggestruleofthumbasfarassafetygoesistoalwayssuperviseyourdogaroundanybodyofwater,justasyouwouldachild.Ifyouhaveapool,teachhimhowtogetoutofitanddontleavebehindenticingtoysstill

    pool,keephersecureuntilyoufeelherrelaxinthewater.Soothinglyspeaktoherinalovingmanner,gentlycaressingherbody,andwatchherfaceuntilherexpressioncalms.Weholdthecatinourarmsuntilherlegsandpawsbegintomoveinthewatershowingthatsheistryingtorunaway.Wevefoundthatthemoreafelinemovesinthewater,themorefamiliarshebecomeswiththefeelofitonherlimbsandwiththemotionofswimming. Whenshesready,gentlyreleaseyourcatintothewaterandstaybyhersideassheruns,orkittypaddles,tothepoolsedge;thenletherpullherselfout,sothatsheknowsshecandoit.Notethatifthewaterlevelistoolowinapool,acatcandrowninit,soeitherraisethelevelofthewaterorputasmallladderintothepoolsosheknowswheretoclimbout. Itismagicalwatchingcatssmoothlyglideforwardwiththeirheadheldhigh.Someliketheexperiencebetterthanothers;ifafelinefur-eeksout,shemaybebettersuitedasapermanentlandlubber.Also,acatthatsusedtohavingabathmaybeabettercandidateforadjustingtoapaddleinthepool. Wetcatfur,especiallylonghairedfur,retainswa-ter(alongwithpoolchemicals),soourfamilyfinisheseachkitty-paddlingswimclassbyrinsingandgentlytowelingoffourpetwithanabsorbentmicrofibercloth.Thensheairdriesinthesun.

    Mary Ellen is a pet newspaper columnist who shares the stories and tips she discovers in her online newsletter at AngelScribe.com. Shes taught felines to ride in a bike or stroller and walk on a leash, but her swimming lessons have made the biggest splash (You Tube tinyurl.com/ 6jy2rap).Reach her at [email protected].

    Note: This article was written as advice for pet safety. Swim classes were conducted in a series of safe steps in structured kitty-paddle classes by a trusted family member, so the cats would not feel afraid. This article is not intended to encour-age others to test to see if their cats can swim.

    floatinginthewater.Rememberthatswimmingisvigorousexerciseandadogcantirequickly,especiallyifhesolder.

    10 Adogmayneedhelpgettingoutofthewater,espe-ciallywhenswimmingoffofaboatordock,aswellasinapool.Aboatingharnessisagoodsolution;availableinseveralsizes,itsdesignedforoptimummobilityandshouldincludeasturdyuprighthandleonthebackofittohelpyouliftapetoutofthewater.

    Wateractivitiescanhugelyenrichadogslifeexperience,nottomentionyourmutualbondoffriendship.Aslongasyoukeephissafetyinmind,thefunyousharewillgiveyoumanyhappymemoriestolookbackonforyearstocome.

    Ann Brightman is the managing editor of AnimalWellnessMagazine,from which this is reprinted with permission 2009 (AnimalWellnessMagazine.com).

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    healthykids

    Thesummersofchildhoodarepotent,enablingchildrentofindtheirpersonalblissandcultivateinterestsandmemoriesthatcanlastalifetime.Thegiftsofless-structuredsum-merdaysareprecious,allowingtimeandspaceforthepossibilityofmagicalactivities.Bothchildrenandparentsben-efitfromunscheduledbreathingroomtorevisittheforcesofcreativityandrestoreresiliency. Yet,accordingtoaUniversityofMichiganstudy,todayschildrenhaveasmuchas12hourslessfreetimeperweekthan30yearsago.KimJohnPayne,authorofSimplicity Parenting Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Hap-pier, and More Secure Kids,urgesparentstosimplifytheirchildrensschedules,to

    establishforthem,islandsofbeing,inthetorrentofconstantdoing. Weallrequiredowntimetofunctionwell.Paynemaintainsthat,Restnurturescreativity,whichnurturesactivity.Activ-itynurturesrest,whichsustainscreativ-ity.Eachdrawsfromandcontributestotheother. More,boredomisa giftforchil-dren,ararefueltopropelthemfor-ward,writesNancyBlakey,acolumnistforSeattles Childmagazine.

    BonnieHarris,authorofConfident Parents, Remarkable Kids,citesa lackofboredominchildrentodayastherea-sonthatmanygraduatesflounderintherealworld.Boredomworkstosparkthediscoveryofonesownpassions,innerresources,ingenuityandabilitytobeself-directedallcriticallifetimeskills. Overschedulingoftensubstitutesstimulationforexperiencingself-discov-eriesthatunlockthetremendousstoredpotentialofachildsinnerresourcesandimagination.RemarksPayne,Achildwhodoesntexperienceleisureorbetteryet,boredomwillalwaysbelookingforexternalstimulation,activ-ityorentertainment[and]acultureofcompulsionandinstantgratification.Whatalsogrowsinsuchaculture?Ad-dictivebehaviors. So,howdowefindourwaybacktothosesimplerdays?RichardLouv,authorofLast Child in the Woods,likes,Thedugoutintheweedsorleavesbeneathabackyardwillow,therivuletofaseasonalcreek,eventheditchbetweenafrontyardandtheroadalloftheseplacesareentireuniversestoayoungchild.Expedi-tionstothemountainsornationalparksoftenpale,inachildseyes,incompari-sonwiththemysteriesoftheravineattheendofthecul-de-sac.Herecommendsallowingchildrenthetimetobeinnaturetotakewalks,listen,playandlearn.Timeinnatureallowsthesensestobecomeenlivenedagain. SuePalmer,authorofToxic Child-hoodand21st Century Boys, observes,Thelossofoutdoorplayandeverydayadventuresisparticularlysignificantforchildrenwhohaveatendencytobeeas-ilydistractedorimpulsive. Oneofthebiggestbenefitsofaslowsummer,foreveryone,isplayitself.Thereiscompellingevidenceoftheessentialneedforthisage-oldchild-hoodpasttime.So,encouragechildrentoengageinthesimplepleasuresthatwillpotentiallycreateandstrengthenthemostglorious,blissfulandboringmemoriesoftheirchildhoodsummersandwelllikelyrekindleourown.

    Lisa Gromicko has been a Waldorf early childhood educator for 16 years and has enjoyed spending many long summers with her sons, now 21 and 18; she looks forward to many more. Connect at [email protected]

    The Beauty of SUMMER BOREDOMRecapturing the Golden Days of Childhood

    by Lisa Gromicko

    Rememberthoseendlesshoursofimaginativeplayduringyouryouthtreeclimbing,mak-ingmudpies,flyingkites,fishing,buildingforts/treehouses/lemonadestands,swimming,watchingclouds,playgroundswinging,teaparties,makingandthenlaunchingsailboatsinthecreek,catchingfireflies/butterflies/frogs,playingjacksandpickupsticks,jumpingrope,hopscotch,rollingdownhills,daisychains,skippingrocks,backyardcamping,neighborhoodbaseballgames(withself-maderules),twilightgamesofhidenseekandflashlighttag?

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    ForanyfamilywhosedefaultactivityistoturnontheTVorgoonline,abetterlifeisavailablebymaintainingarosteroffun,healthy,outdooractivitiestocallupon.Here,wepresentafewwebsitesthatoffercreativeideastojumpstarttheimagina-tionandfueltheleapoutdoors.

    Join a family nature club: Meet up at ChildrenAndNature.orgRichardLouvsChildren&NatureNet-workhashelpedlaunchmorethan100natureclubsacrossNorthAmericaandbeyond.Memberfamiliesmakeindi-vidualandcollectiveplaydatesinareaparks,gardens,hikingtrailsandothergreenspaces.

    Grow a pizza garden: Learn how at Family-Fun.Kaboose.comKidsaresuretogetexcitedaboutgardeningifthereisthepromiseofpizzaattheendofthehoe.Growthemakingsofpizzasaucefromseedorstarterplantstomato,basil,oregano,onionsandbellpeppersandthrowa

    pizzapartyatharvesttime.Thenmoveoutdoorsforyardgames.

    Go on a bug safari: Discover the gifts of critters at Blog.PlayOutdoors.comOuryardsarecrawlingwithwildcritters.Createabugbox(asimpleclearboxwithamagnifyingglassonthetop)andletlittleonescatch(andrelease)bugs,observinghowtheymoveunderthemi-croscope.Foraculinaryadventure,cookupafewdelicaciesfromothercultures,fromcicadastograsshoppers.

    Camp in the backyard: Find ideas at FamilyFun.go.com/playtime/seasonal- games/summer-gamesThebackyardtakesonanewmystiquetheminutekidshelppitchatentandpurposelystayoutofthehouse.Buildasafecampfireinaportablegrilltotoastmarshmallowsforsmoresandmakeupghoststoriesaboutthespiritsthathaunttheneighborhood.Pickamoonlessnightformaximumstargazing.

    Go on a high-tech treasure hunt: Take a walkabout at FamilyFitness.About.com/od/waystoplay/tp/outdoor_ activities_kids.htmFollowaprogrammedGPSinsearchofhiddentreasuresknownasgeocaches,

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    Start a rock band: Make the most of natures bounty at Wilderdom.com/games/EnvironmentalActivities.htmlWhoneedsexpensivemanmadeinstrumentswhenyoucanjamwithnature?Huntformusic-makingobjectsinnaturedrummingsticks,clackingrocksandwhistlingleavesandholdanimpromptuimprovisationaljam.Itsjustoneofatroveofgroupandsoloadventuresyoucanundertake.

    Take an animal home tour: Start with GreenHour.orgCountlessanimalsmaketheirhomesinornearouryards,yettheyoftenescapeournotice.Helpchildrentuneintothemanyformsofsheltersaroundthem,frombirdsnestsandtreehollowstobeehivesandburrowingholes.Makeagreenhouradailyhighlight.

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    fireworks. Free. Food and beverage available for purchase. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, downtown Cincinnati.

    WeDNesDAy, JULy 6Healing on the Spiritual Path Medically Verifiable through the teachings of Bruno Groening - Medically Verifiable - Introduction 7:00pm at the Symmes Township Library, 11850 Enyart Rd. , Loveland, OH 45140 Free. 513-899-3115

    frIDAy, JULy 8Lectures that Enlighten 7-8pm. Enter the Temple of the Mind with Nicholas Zajac. Free. School of Metaphysics 14 Sheehan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-821-7353.

    Mini BreathworksSaturday, July 9 & August 20 7-10pm

    Sunday, July 31 6-9pm

    May run over, please plan accordingly. Please call for information, and if this is your first breathwork.Gary: 513-722-1917 or Tanya: 513-478-4787Cost: $150 for 3 paid in advance or $60 for each.

    Space is limited.

    Stillpoint Center For Healing Arts. 11223 Cor-nell Park Drive, Suite 302, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242

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    sAtUrDAy, JULy 95th Annual Fly Thru The Park 9am. Safe for entire family. Proceeds will go to the Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund. $15 by July 6/ $20 after. Nata-lieFossierMemorial.org

    Independent Craft 10-4:30pm. No teachers today. All crafts welcome. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030

    Paradise Gardens Family Nudist Resort Open House 12-6pm. Pool, hot tub, pond with fishing and paddle boats, nature trails, lots of activites, friendly people, and live music from 2-6. Free to first time visitors. 6100 Blue Rock Rd, Cincinnati,OH. 513-385-4189

    sUNDAy, JULy 10Second Sunday on Main 12-5pm. Spend your Sunday afternoon perusing food and craft vendors, listening to great live music and enjoying the taste of an ice cold beverage in the official beer garden. Stage which will be located at the intersection of Main and 14th Streets in Over-the-Rhein. Chef Dave Taylor & Owner/Sommelier Bryant Phillips of La Poste Eatery

    MoNDAy, JULy 11Cooking Demonstration & Tasting 6:30pm. Sum-mertime Backyard BBQ with Host Chef John Boshar, Owner and Chef at Pelican Reef. $20 per person. Register: RSVP required: 513-531-7000

    Walk Club Brown Bag Lunch 11am. Enjoy a presentation on strokes and stroke research. We will end the event with an optional walk on the Fernbank walking trail. Fernbank Park/Fernbank Lodge. Cin-cinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

    Shopping on a Budget Store Tour 7pm. Free. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincin-nati, OH. 513-531-8015

    tHUrsDAy, JULy 14Adventures Around Greater Cincinnati With Kids 7pm. Discover new places for unique and memo-rable fun with the kids with the authors of Adven-tures Around Cincinnati. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

    sAtUrDAy, JULy 16Passport to Germany: Kinderfest 2pm. Ages 4-10. Well read stories, have root beer mug races, do the

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    frIDAy, JULy 1Creature Feature 11 am and 2pm. Meet the natu-ralist at Parkys Wetland Adventure while the little ones are enjoying the wet playground. Woodland Mound/Seasongood Nature Center, 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

    sAtUrDAy, JULy 2Hoxworth Blood Drive 10am. Visit Hoxworth.org to schedule an appointment. Durr Branch Li-brary, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030

    sUNDAy, JULy 3Koorsens Fourth of July Bash approximately 9:30 p.m. Enjoy the movie Iron Man 2 and free

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    Nia Class. 10am. Nia Movement dances you into Joy, and inspires vivid meditation that rocks the mind, electrifies the body and tickles the soul.Class card or $15 drop-in. The Seminole Studio on Seminole Ave., between North Ave. and Ponce de Leon, Atlanta. Call Sandy Bramlett at 678-576-9553, [email protected] or visit NiaAtlanta.com.

    Rooms Available at Rameshori Buddhist Center. 9-5pm. We will have 2 to 3 rooms available for rent at our new meditation Center in the North Buckhead area. Call 404-255-1585 for price and location or visit meditationforeveryone.com.

    Book Club Discussions. M-Th in a location near you. What is authentic happiness, and how do we get there? Advice for a happy life: learn how to transform lifes challenges into valuable spiritual insights. Call 404-255-1585 or visit meditationfor-everyone.org.

    Nia Class. 6:30pm. Movement for EveryBODY! Class card or $15 drop-in. Firefly Studio 1026-C Atlanta Ave., Decatur. Call Sandy Bramlett at 678-576-9553, [email protected] or visit NiaAtlanta.com.

    Volunteer at the World Peace Caf. We have plenty of shifts where volunteers learn to prepare

    delicious food and drinks. World Peace Cafe, 220 Hammond Dr, Suite 302, Sandy Springs, 30328. Call Chris Byrne at 404-256-2100 or via email [email protected].

    Nia at The Studio on Seminole. 7-8pm. Celebrate 25 years of the joy of movement! Class card or $15 drop-in. The Studio on Seminole, between Ponce de Leon and North Ave, Atlanta. Call Sandy Bramlett at 678-576-9553 or visit NiaAtlanta.com.

    Food For Thought-Inspiring Discussions Every Week. 7pm. Buddhist monk, Gen Mondrub, kicks off the Food for Thought season with a new course From Imagination Comes Reality. $15. World Peace Cafe, 220 Hammond Drive, Suite 302, Sandy Springs. Call 404-255-1585 or visit meditationfor-everyone.org.

    Nia Class. 5:30-6:30pm. Nia inspires vivid medi-tation that rocks the mind, electrifies the body and tickles the soul. Class card or $15 drop-in. Firefly Studio 1026-C Atlanta Ave., Decatur. Call Sandy Bramlett at 678-576-9553, [email protected] or visit NiaAtlanta.com.

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    chicken dance, and make pretzels along with a craft. Free. Durr Branch Library1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. 859-962-4030

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    Monroe Institute Hemi-Sync Meditation

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    With Andrea Berger. Explore expanded states of consciousness,

    meditate with ease, and expand your intuition and creativity with the help of the patented

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    Free. 513-515-4046 [email protected]

    sUNDAy, JULy 17Summer Hike 9am. The naturalist will guide you on one of the interesting trails in this park. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11355 Swing Road, Cincin-nati, OH. 513-769-4325

    MoNDAy, JULy 18International Table Cooking Demonstration & Tasting 6:30pm. Childrens Cooking Class with Award winning cookbook author Kate Pleatman. $5. Register: 513-531-7000

    Gluten Free Store Tour 7pm. Free. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015

    Around the World with Yurtfolk 7:30pm. Fami-lies can explore folk music and dance from around the world in this interactive program with Yurtfolk. Free. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

    tHUrsDAy, JULy 21Pre-School Story Time 10am. Join us as we go a little batty and learn about these wonderful crea-tures with song, stories and adventure! Perfect for preschoolers and their favorite adult. Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. GreatParks.org

    sAtUrDAy, JULy 23Metaphysical Gardening Class 10am. Under-stand gardening as a spiritual practice. $5. sugges-tion donation. Sponsored by School of Metaphysics.Marvins Organic Gardens, 2055 U.S. Route 42 South, Lebanon, OH.

    Golden Girls of the West Concert 2 pm. Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center. Sponsored by Mary Ann Mongan Library, 502 Scott Blvd, Covington, KY. Free. 859-962-4071

    Metaphysical Movie Night 8pm. Showing of Inception, discussion to follow. Free. School of Metaphysics,14 Sheehan Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-821-7353

    sUNDAy, JULy 24Live Reptiles 2pm. Escape the afternoon heat by learning about cool creatures called reptiles. Sharon

    Woods Sharon Centre, 11355 Swing Road, Cincin-nati, OH. 513-769-4325

    tUesDAy, JULy 26Monthly Menu Planning & Dining Out on a Dime 7pm. Learn monthly menu planning and how to never pay full price when dining out from the savvy Stockpiling Moms. Erlanger Branch Library, 401 Kenton Lands Rd, Erlanger, KY. 859-962-4000

    WeDNesDAy, JULy 27Half Pints Craft Corner 6:30pm. Make a Cherry Hungry Caterpillars. Free. Whole Foods Market, 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015

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    Detox DayThursday, July 28th ~ 6-8:30pmFriday, July 29th ~ 11am-2 pm

    Now choose between Thursday evening or Friday lunch time! Or enjoy both. Help your body and mind get rid of environmental and emotional

    toxins. 30-min Acu-Detox plus 15-min Chair Mas-sage. Also sample organic caffeine-free teas! $45.

    Klimick Acupuncture. 10979 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 129. Blue Ash, OH.

    513-834-8173 KlimickAcupuncture.com

    tHUrsDAy, JULy 28The Gift of Foster Parenting 6pm. Join us to learn how you may change the future of a child. Pizza provided for registered participants. Free. Durr Branch Library, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Rd, Independence, KY. RSVP 859-962-4030

    sAtUrDAy, JULy 30Paradise Gardens Family Nudist Resort Open House 12-6pm. Pool, hot tub, pond with fishing and paddle boats, nature trails, lots of activites, friendly people, volleyball. Free to first time visitors. 6100 Blue Rock Rd, Cincinnati,OH. 513-385-4189

    Butterfly Hike 1pm. Meet the naturalist to hike part of the Shaker Trace Trail in search of beauti-ful butterflies. Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt Hope Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-367-9632

    Butterfly Bonanza Open House 2-4pm. Cel-ebrate opening day of our butterfly exhibit and join us for an afternoon exploring all things butterfly related. Free. Woodland Mound Park, 645 Nordyke Road, Cincinnati, OH. 513-474-3005

    Album Release 9pm-1am. The Cincy Folk Roots/Rock band Josh Eagle and The Harvest City are releasing their second album. Kelly Fine, The Clif-tones, & Fair City Lights playing. The Southgate House, 24 East 3rd St, Newport, KY. 513-659-5742.

    sUNDAy, JULy 31Creature Feature 2pm. Join the naturalist for an opportunity to meet some of the animals that call Sharon Woods home. Sharon Woods Sharon Centre, 11355 Swing Road, Cincinnati, OH. 513-769-4325

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    FREE HELP WANTED LISTINGS: In an effort to help connect good people with good jobs in our local healthy living business com-munity, Natural Awakenings is offering free Help Wanted one time Listings for the next 3 months. Email your job listings in 35 words or less (job title, brief description, contact) to [email protected] by the 5th of the month.

    JOBS

    HABILITATION TECHNICIAN NOW HIR-ING CAREGIVERS. Do you want to do some-thing rewarding and fulfilling in the community? Total Homecare Solutions is a premier licensed in home care service firm working with Mentally Retarded and Developmentally Disabled persons. They are expanding their services in the greater Cincinnati area and are in need of sincere, patient, caring and experienced caregivers. To Apply go to: www.tinyurl.com/thshomecare

    PETS

    FREE KITTEN To a good home. Call for info 513-693-7841

    QUALITy SKIN AND BODy CARE

    AVA ANDERSON NON TOxIC QUALITY Skin, Hair and Body Care products for the en-tire family without harmful chemicals! Shauna Freiberger RN BSN, consultant NonToxicFamily.com, [email protected], 513-520-2746

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    WANTED: Experienced INSIDE Advertising Independent Sales Contractor wanted: e-mail [email protected] or call 513-259-3090 Work at home.

    classifieds$1 per word, per mo. (3 mo. minimum) For details go to nacincin.com then click on submissions menu.

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    art of all types and skill levels. Artists, poets, musicians, storytellers and film makers. Free. Ox-ford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave, Oxford, OH. 513-523-8846

    Hatha Yoga 7:15-8:15pm. Lynne Carrolls Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066

    wednesday

    Hatha YogaWednesdays, 6-7pm

    Amanda Shepherd, Yoga Instructor$10 per class.

    Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY.

    Please Call to Reserve Your Spot and Confirm Day and Time of Event.

    859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com

    mark your calendar

    Dirt Crew 9am-12pm. Volunteers meet to work on the CGC Grounds. Dress for the weather and bring your gardening gloves. Free. Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-221-0981

    Used Books Sale 10am-1pm. See Monday.

    Hatha Yoga 10:15-11:15am. See Monday.

    Scrapbooking 10:30am-1pm. Child care avail-able. No experience is necessary. Bring pictures. Free. The Womens Connection Learning Center, 4022 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Register: 513-471-4673 x19

    Re-Fresh Wednesdays 11:30-1pm. Join Brit-tany our Healthy Eating Specialist in the caf for a delicious and easy demo to get your mid-week refreshed! Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131

    Library Committee 1-2pm. Volunteer to keep the Hoffman Library full organized and stocked. Free. Civic Garden Center. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-221-0981

    Hiking Club 4:30pm. Easy to Moderate Trail. All hikes start and finish at the Treehouse in Mt. Airy Forest. Come prepared with water, hiking shoes and walking sticks (optional). Free. Mt. Airy Forest, 5083 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiParks.com

    Gentle Beginner Yoga Class 5pm. Covington Yoga, 440 Scott St, Covington, KY. 859-307-3435

    Tai Chi for Everyone w Betty Lubrecht 6pm. Serenity Now, 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780

    Introspective Perspectives Show 6pm. Radio Show. Free. blogtalkradio.com/larkinsell

    Buddhist meditation 7-8pm. Join Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka and Japan for traditional seated meditation and chanting. Dharma lesson and

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    sundayMeditation 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Free. New Thought Unity, 1401 E. McMillian, E. Walnut Hills, 513-961-2527

    Coffee-ology 12pm. Coffee Tasting. Learn to correctly taste coffees to get the nuances of each roast. Includes coffee and food pairings. Free. Whole Foods. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-459-6131

    Tea Sampling and Tea Leaf Readings 1-4pm. Explore the origins, health benefits and the true art of drinking tea. Free. The Spice & Tea Exchange of Cincinnati, 2637 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-7000

    Babywearing Bliss 2pm. Every second Sunday of each month. Workshop on safely and comfort-ably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years. Free. Park + Vine, 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275

    Cloth Diapering Cuteness 2pm. Every first Sunday of each month. Park + Vine hosts an infor-mal class on all aspects of cloth diapering. Park + Vine, 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-7275

    Great Cloud Zen Center of Cincinnati3pm. Traditional Buddhist chanting, seated meditation, and traditional kong-an (Japanese: koan) inter-views with a teacher twice a week. Instruction led by Rev. Jiun Foster, SDPS, founder of the Five Mountain Buddhist Seminary and national Abbot of the Five Mountain Zen sangha. 2794 Montana Ave, Westwood, OH.

    Relationship Rehab Show 10pm. Radio Show. Free. blogtalkradio.com/larkinsell

    monday

    MARK yOUR CALENDAR

    TAI CHI Mondays, 6-7pm

    Don Sturniolo, Tai Chi Instructor.$10 per class.

    Go Beyond Medicine. 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY.

    Please Call to Reserve Your Spot and Confirm Day and Time of Event.

    859-586-0111 GoBeyondMedicine.com

    Hatha Yoga 10:15-11:15am. Lynne Carrolls Yoga Studio. 7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-518-2066

    Sustainable Living Potluck 5-7pm. Informal group meeting discussing ways of decreasing our collective and individual ecological footprints. Free. Gaia Foundation, 8987 Cotillion Dr, Cincin-nati, OH.

    Used Books Sale 5:30-7:30pm. Every 2nd Mon-day of each month. We gratefully accept donations of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videotapes, audiobooks and LPs. Friends Warehouse, 8456 Vine Street, Hartwell, Downtown Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6035

    My Powerful Choices Show 6pm. Radio Show. Free. blogtalkradio.com/larkinsell

    TAI CHI 6-7pm. Don Sturniolo, Tai Chi In-structor. $10. Go Beyond Medicine, 51 Cavalier Dr, Suite 220, Florence, KY. Register: 859-586-0111

    Yoga for Wellness 6-7pm. Calm your mind, invigorate your body and renew your spirit through yoga poses and breath awareness exercises with Phoenix Wilson, RYT. $40/ 4 weeks or $12 drop in. St. Elizabeth, 1500 James Simpson, Jr. Way, Covington KY. 859-341-9642

    Hatha yoga w/Diana Guy 7-8:30 pm. $11/$10/mo. New Thought Unity, E. Walnut Hills, 513-961-2527

    Rocket for Beginners 7:30pm. A great place to start building strength and endurance. Yoga ah Studio, 4046 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-542-9642

    tuesdayMulti-Style Yoga 9:30am. Yoga with Keri Col-mar. Serenity Now, 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780

    Half Pint Kids Club 10am. Kids ages 3-8 are invited with a caregiver to explore and try new foods in a fun environment. Free. Whole Foods, 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. Register: 513-459-6131

    Hatha Yoga 10-11:30am. A welcoming class for students of all levels. $5. Come at 9:30 for group meditation. Saint Timothy Church Basement. 10272 U.S. Hwy 42, Union, KY. 859-750-4720

    Tai Chi for Health 1:15pm beginner, 2:30pm intermediate. With Betty Lubrecht. Synergy Ho-listic Health Ctr, 7413 US 42, Suite 3, Florence, KY. Register: 859-525-5000

    Tai Chi Class 5:30pm. Meditative physical ex-ercise designed for relaxation, balance and health in your life. Madisonville Branch Library, 4830 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6029

    Anusara yoga w/Patsy Baughn - 6-7:30pm $11/$10/mo. New Thought Unity, E. Walnut Hills, 513-961-2527

    Pet Loss: Mid-month Social Gathering 6pm. Third Tuesday of the month. Various activities-dinner, movie, book signing, etc. Cost of activity only. Angels Paws, 11341 Grooms Rd. Blue Ash, OH. Register: 513-489-7297

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