“It’s very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems”- Thich Nhat Hanh Project 365: #29 While rushing around today, and…
Day 28: Amazing modern technology
“Modern technology has become a total phenomenon for civilization, the defining force of a new social order in which efficiency is no longer an option but a necessity imposed on all human activity” – Jacques Ellul Project 365: #28 Well, when I woke up this morning, I was a little down. Mike had to…
Day 27: Signs of summer
“I want you to begin keeping a calendar of who you see and when: the first day each year you see buttercups, the first day frogs start singing, the last day you see robins in the fall, the first day for grasshoppers. In short, I want you to pay attention” – Derrick Jensen Project 365:…
Day 26: Green outlook
“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises” – Pedro Calderon de la Barca Project 365: #26This is the view from the parking lot of our grocery shop down the road – who would think that we live in a city? We really do, and although we are…
Day 25: Home is where the heart is
“Home is where the heart is” – Pliny the Elder Project 365: #25 It has been the most awesome weekend with the whole family together, even if for a short time. I have been completely exhausted, but I think it is the relief of not having to be a single mother, even for a short…