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Blogging A to Z: Eco versus Ego
I work for a Catholic organization that has as one of its ministries White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. It’s goal is to help educate people to walk more softly on Earth by learning about the benefits of buying local foods, supporting ecological justice, organic agriculture and fiber arts. No, this isn’t a commercial for that ministry, but it is how I discovered the graphic to the left. I’ve been a nature nut since I was a child. I love science and because I think God is too big to be put into a box, and limited to only what I can understand, I don’t think that science and spirituality are…
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“U”nique things
I attended an Earth Day celebration at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., and bought this unique, old pin from one of the vendors. He was donating a percentage to breast cancer and he had several really cool ones. His wife had the business with him until she recently passed away. The pins are vintage (he said 30s and it does have a “c” clasp on the back. Could also be from the 60s or 70s based on my research). Even if it’s not ancient, it’s unique in it’s shape, choice of stones and Celtic design. The bar through the middle represents a Scottish walking stick and the wreath includes the infinity symbol.…
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Blogging from A to Z: Reuse, recycle, ruff!
These two beautiful dogs were at this year’s Earth Day, compliments of the Parke-Vermillion County Humane Shelter located near Clinton, Ind. Their names are Stubby and Angel and their owner passed away. They are about 8 years old and are affectionate, loving, calm and just looking for the next “ms/mrs/mr right” to share their lives with. If you have room in your heart and home for these two dogs, please contact the PVCHS at 765-492-3540. Please leave a message if the answering machine picks up. We got Hershey at the PVCHS and he’s been wonderful. This shelter has a low-kill rate because they work so hard to get their pets…
