Did you know that cruise ships, the quickest growing segment of leisure travel – leave behind lots of nasty debris in their wake? The darker side of cruising is exposed in Ross Klein’s book Cruise Ship Blues (Consortium, 2002). The mini-metropolis contained on a cruise ship typically carries two to five thousand people and doesn’t [...]
Oysters have been eaten by humans since the Neolithic Age, possibly as far back as 9000 B.C., and various myths and legends are associated with the briny, delectable mollusk. Some anthropologists believe that it was by moving to the coastlines and shifting our diet to one based on fish and shellfish that we were able [...]
Where to go on the Cape & Islands for sumptuous, organic cooking or a vegan meal Among the plethora of dining experiences available on the Cape and Islands, where to go to find healthy, sumptuous, organic cooking or a vegan meal? Which restaurants are cooking with local fresh produce? Which ones support our local fishermen? [...]
Healing from the Ground Up: Tea Time Life holds many pleasures. As the seasons change in our northeast Cape Cod homes, the simple warming pleasure of making and tasting tea can add much to our lives, our spirits and our health. Sharing a beverage – whether black, green, or herbal – has its roots deep [...]
There exists a tale, handed down from times long ago, of two weary soldiers traveling toward home. Hungry and tired from their long journey, they come upon a small village where they decide to rest. The villagers, however, have become wary in these hard times, and close their doors to the strangers. So, settling outside [...]
Like many a modern day woman, I am a committed multi-tasker. Among the smorgasbord of things that I am and do, gardening and yoga hold prominent positions. Although my niece once suggested to me that I might need some kind of 12 step recovery program for addictive garden book buying, she has not yet made [...]
Some great local resources for teens, youth, parents, mentors and educators. Check websites here and pp.32-38 (in red) for youth-related events. Hyannis Youth and Community CenterA year-round center for recreation, community events, and after-school programs. Sally-Ann Imes141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601508-790-6345www.town.barnstable.ma.us/hycc Crystal Garden Children’s Center, Inc.The Learning Center @ Crystal GardenA charitable non-profit, minority [...]
Cape Cod Community Daré Provides Community Healing Daré (pronounced dar-ray): African Shona word indicating a sacred gathering for healing purposes The inspiration for Daré came from Zimbabwe, where indigenous healer Mandaza Kandemwa followed his dreams and visions, joining with other healers across boundaries of tribe, gender, skin color and country. In September 2001, Wilderness Sarchild [...]
Organic Learning Garden Orleans Elementary School is proud of its organic learning garden that is proving to benefit many in healthful ways. The idea of a school garden was the brainchild of members of the school’s Grade 4 and Grade 5 student leadership team, the Kids’ [...]
As Uranus and Neptune Trade Signs Electric, high-tech Uranus and watery, unifying Neptune have been taking each other’s signs for a spin since 2003 and we’ll be along for that reality-altering ride until 2011. Inventive Uranus and visionary Neptune are involved in an interplay of energies called mutual reception. This astrological construct occurs when two [...]
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