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Urban gardens take shape on derelict patches of city land.
In Detroit, artists take over old factories and warehouses creating art from what lies around them. Vacant buildings are re-born as community centers
People like Alice Waters are part of the The Slow Food Movement; educating consumers about the benefits of preserving and promoting local and traditional food products,
In Australia, a woman named, Rhonda has retired with her husband and describes her lifestyle this way "We spend our days now doing as much for ourselves as we can."
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A lot is written about fear. Fear of failure, fear of success. Fear of taking the next step, fear of not taking it. It is an emotion that can permeate both our private and professional lives. For all the analysis and sensationalizing, some fears can get blown up out of proportion.
Two completely disconnected events last week got me thinking about just that and how sometimes we need reminding that we are ultimately in charge of how we handle our fears.
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What is it about birthdays; especially when we are over 40, that tends to make us so reflective? My March birthday sent my mind into a swirl of memories, reflection and unanswerable questions. As the dust is starting to settle on my mental tornado I am left standing in the middle of it all; just me with no roles, descriptives or excuses.
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