The Year We Gave Up Our Smart Phones

September 3, 2018

...just didn’t want our work and leisure interrupted and monetized. And no longer would there be suicidal smart phone factory workers or wars over rare earth metals. We now have much more time to create, to garden, to make beautiful things, to take care of our loved ones and neighbors. We devote our time to the things that matter....

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A Shadow Manifesto

Mr. Homegrown

October 4, 2024

Design

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...ontiguous with ours but without any connection or access to it. Then, from time to time, like a diseased eyeball in which disturbing flashes of light are perceived or like those baroque sunbursts in which rays from another world suddenly break into this one, we are reminded that Utopia exists and that other systems, other spaces, are still possible. A sacred darkness awaits us. We have nothing to lose but our ceiling cans! Thanks to Amy our friend...

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Licensed to Rant

Mr. Homegrown

July 14, 2007

Bikes, Thoughtstylings

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...dentity? Are we free-thinking citizens, participants in a democracy or are we merely motorists? It’s time to opt out of the system. It’s time to walk and it’s time to ride a bike . . ....

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DIY Project: Reconnect with Nature

Mrs. Homegrown

June 10, 2013

Miscellaneous

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...t strain yourself in the beginning. It’s distracting to be wondering about time, so put away your time pieces. Turn off your phone. It is easy to lose track of time while Sitting, so if you’re worried about that, you can bring a kitchen timer, or set an alarm on your phone or watch. Then put those distractions somewhere you can’t see them. 5) Sitting, look around you. Sniff the air. Feel the ground under your fingers and toes. Feel the breeze on y...

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Native Plant Workshop

Mr. Homegrown

February 4, 2009

Events, Native Plants

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...birds, butterflies and hummingbirds. With only 4% of our wild lands left, urban and suburban native plant gardens will be the “make or break” difference to the support and preservation of bio-diversity. Lisa will show and tell you about several varieties of native plants as well as provide samples for sale. Immediately after the lecture in the garden we will be conducting a tour of the house to show and tell you about green products and renovatio...

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