Tag: gratitude
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Would You “Bawk” at Chicken-ponics?
Most of us have heard of hydroponics, and many of us have heard of aquaponics, but have you ever heard of chicken-ponics? Hydroponics is the growing of plants with a water-based, nutrient-infused solution, bypassing the need for soil. There are several methods including roots dangling in the nutrient solution from floating pots to hydroton pellets…
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Great Things – Big and Small
Great things are done by a series of small things brought together” Vincent van Gogh A series of small things, now that is something I can relate to. On some days, I can dream of great things and large impacts with grand gestures. On other days, I can not. On those “other days,” I try and find a…
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Why Choose Love?
We chose the name Mahala because it is indigenous to so many languages and always has the meaning of community or free or freedom. And then we chose love… Choosing love is more difficult than it seems at first look. The act of choosing to love is something that permeates every thought, action, and breath…
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Be Kind, Grow Things
It’s been pointed out lately that I tend to be, “reductive.” I think that’s code for terse, curt, short or any number of other words meaning not only – “to the point,” but most likely, “ too to the point.” Perhaps it is true. I do like a good basic noun-verb combination to start a…
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Links to Check Out
Hi, There are so many projects and people who are dedicated to making a positive change. I wanted to give you a few links to check out. Stay tuned for some exciting news with Mahala Love and some upcoming projects we have on the horizon. Enjoy! Rodale Institute – on regenerative agriculture Regenerative Families A…
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Regenerative lifestyle…
The word regenerative kept popping up, as things will do when something resonates with you. I was telling my kid’s dad that my goal has always been to create a regenerative home and life for our family. He asked me to explain and here is part of my reply. Regenerative- practices that create abundance; Actions…
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Meet Themba
Avuxeni (Greetings). Since I was introduced into Slow Food Network five years ago (2015), I started developing interests in practical activities of people producing food for their own consumption as well as to sell the surplus to their communities. This has encouraged me to be part of the Slow Food 10 000 gardens project in Africa,…
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Happy Mother’s Day
I wanted to wish you all a Happy Mother’s Day, whether you are a Mother, in the formal sense of the word or not. Regardless of your status, we all have, or had, a mother at some point. It is a great day to be reflective of the gifts we have in this life –…