Rawsome Life!

Do I EVER get tired of seeing this place? Nope.

2011-01-07T12:14:00.006-05:00

As I plan to dig my car out of snow piles at the Croton train station this evening -- upon returning from work in New York City -- I'm reminded that there once was a time when THIS place was what I came home to in the evenings after work in Honolulu! Hmmm . . . wonder how long it'll be before I return "home" for good!

Mele Kalikimaka . . . from New York ??

2010-12-20T00:24:00.002-05:00

Mele Kalikimaka from the land where palm trees sway! Originally uploaded by pixelmamaAs much as I'm loving Christmas in New York . . . I sure miss living in Hawaii! As my friend Chris has taught me well to do . . . I'll stay living in the moment and just keep enjoying this wonderful cold weather and the joys of the season. I look forward to the winter solstice on Tuesday night -- the earth's

What says "Happy Holidays" better than Love, Music and Peace?

2010-12-19T10:03:00.000-05:00

It's sunny and gorgeous here in New York today. I'm finally getting my christmas tree up, and I've enlisted the help of my friend's son, Danny (much taller than I am!) who's looking to earn some extra moolah. Thanks, Dan! I'll be wrapping presents, baking cookies to give away as gifts (the attorneys I work with love 'em) and just doing the comfy, homey thing all day. Have a happy weekend, all

Ennerdale, Lake District, England

2010-12-05T10:46:00.001-05:00

Ennerdale, Lake District, EnglandOriginally uploaded by DaveWilsonPhotographyPart of Wainright's Coast-to-Coast Walk goes through this beautiful town in the Lake District in England. The walk is about 200 miles and goes from St. Bee's on the Irish Sea to Robin Hood's Bay on the North Sea. One can walk it from either direction, of course, but they say it's a bit easier from west to east -- as

THIS says it all . . . re: electon day yesterday!

2010-11-04T16:52:00.001-04:00

I Screwed You All - But Thanks for Blaming it on the Black GuyOriginally uploaded by jeffmcneill

Gratitude

2010-11-01T18:54:00.005-04:00

Artwork above by the wonderful Andy Dooley! ON GRATITUDE by Gabriella Kortsch, Ph.D., CHT A multitude of scientific studies all give the same results: feeling and focusing on gratitude is highly beneficial for your physiological, psychological, emotional and spiritual health. This information first hit the airwaves less than a decade ago and in my monthly newsletter

Kailua Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

2010-08-17T19:54:00.002-04:00

Kailua Beach, Oahu, Hawaii Originally uploaded by quangas

2010-08-09T18:55:00.001-04:00

Beach StuffOriginally uploaded by _BigK_

2010-08-09T18:50:00.001-04:00

Surfer CrossingOriginally uploaded by _BigK_

HAWAII BOUND! (Kalani Sanders's Photo)

2010-05-14T20:47:00.004-04:00

Surfer Crossing Originally uploaded by _BigK_I cannot WAIT to touch down in my beloved Hawaii in just a few short weeks! I'll be joined there by a wonderful friend from England ... and will be met at the airport by another wonderful friend -- someone who knows the Island of Oahu like the back of his hand, as he's lived there for nearly 30 years! Who's got it better than me?! That sign over

I found myself overcome with fear today . . .

2010-02-17T20:01:00.005-05:00

It struck out of the blue, it seemed, almost like a presence crawling up my neck. The fear was of losing my job (I'm an "at will" employee . . . can be dismissed without cause with no explanation) since there is such a climate of fear as so many wonder about the "security" of their jobs. But then, almost as "out of the blue" as the fear arrived, a beautiful thought came to me. In one sentence

Southern Ocean

2010-01-10T13:10:00.001-05:00

Southern OceanOriginally uploaded by rozsavageWhoo, Whoo ... I got to be one of the names on an earth ball that Roz Savage presented at the Copenhagen Climate Change summit (for being one of her supporters on the Big Ben to Brussels walk I helped sponsor). Exciting stuff, indeed. :-)

Road to Raw, Part II - Check Out My New Blog - Click on Link to the Right --->

2009-09-12T11:42:00.002-04:00

I've been following the adventurous ocean-rower (and eco-advocate) Roz Savage, as she's rowed from Honolulu, Hawaii to Kiriboti and after 104 days at sea, she has just arrived on land. For a bit of inspiration, check out her WEBSITE. Her journal/blog entries are terrific ... and as she listened to mucho books on tape as she rowed along, one can avail oneself to quite a few good book reviews at

FOOD, INC.

2009-07-24T20:50:00.014-04:00

Check out this compelling new documentary coming out soon entitled, "FOOD, INC.".

Staying "Forever Young" ... or how to simplify, simplify, simplify!

2009-05-27T13:03:00.006-04:00

I haven't visited this blog in over a month -- but all is well in Naomi's world. Just completed another move (within about 7 months of the last one ... boring story not worth discussing) and feel as if my 2009 goal of "Simplify! Simplify! Simplify!" is being taken to a whole new level. By the time I'm finished settling in, I'll be down to about a THIRD of what I owned when I originally packed

The Importance of Honoring Your Own Timing (by Karen Knowler)

2009-04-20T11:09:00.004-04:00

I get a terrific weekly newsletter from Karen Knowler (called "Successfully Raw"), and this was the feature article this week. It is definitely worth a read, I think, as it doesn't just apply to those of us who have "gone raw" (or are considering going raw or anywhere else along that line), but to everyone ... as I think we all need to honor the "personal timing" of each of our lives:The

The Breathtaking Effects of Cutting Back on Meat

2009-04-03T12:19:00.007-04:00

Effects Eating Meat Has on Mother Earth

One beautiful guitar piece ... "Those Who Wait"

2009-03-27T23:00:00.002-04:00

This guy's music reminds me of a guy I dated in Hawaii ... a beautiful guitarist whose music was full of soul and heart. Just like he was. Aloha, Chris!

Check Out Mike Adams (The Health Ranger) in Equador

2009-03-23T15:12:00.002-04:00

Spring has Sprung! Happy Mother's Day to all my UK Friends

2009-03-22T10:09:00.001-04:00

Check out this lovely little video of Angela Stokes and her Mum (on Mother's Day ... how fitting) as Angela's mom demonstrates just how easy it is to begin container gardening in one's own back yard.

Check out this "Renegade Health Show" Interview

2009-02-19T18:44:00.001-05:00

Kevin Gianni interviews the inspiring, down-to-earth Dr. Fred Bisci:

Spring is Around the Corner - Plant a Garden!

2009-02-17T15:03:00.002-05:00

Get your seeds at www.SeedsTrust.com. SeedsTrust is owned and run by a fantastic man who loves the earth!

Check out Mike Adams' Terrific Newsletter

2009-01-30T14:30:00.009-05:00

One person in the health world who I have come to have a good deal of respect for is Mike Adams. In my opinion he is a man of integrity, knowledge, wisdom and kindness, and there is an impish childlikeness about him, too, that makes him even more endearing than the above traits already inspire (as was evidenced at the Raw Spirit Festival during a couple of his lectures). So it is with pride that

Free Offer from "Philosophers' Notes"

2009-01-23T13:25:00.008-05:00

THIS is a wonderful free offer! Definitely worth checking out. There's something here for everyone, I think!Here are a few podcasts that some may enjoy

Fabulously Wealthy or Suffering Under an Insane Delusion?

2009-01-16T20:54:00.006-05:00

THE REAL STORY OF MONEYOoooh. Where IS she going w/ these two videos? (Let them take you where they take you, for now)FEDERAL RESERVE CHALLENGETHE COMING ECONOMIC COLLAPSE?Btw, in this video, I think we learn the real reason why the US wanted Sadam Hussein's Iraq!I posted these to get us all thinking about TRUTH ... and not illusions!

2009-01-15T15:46:00.019-05:00

Today, I hope you enjoy the knowledge and wisdom of Matt Amsden, of RawVolution. (Photo of handsome Matt courtesy of Amazon.com) I opened Matt's newsletter today and found this very succinct bit of useful information:The Top Three Things That Are Sapping Your Energy & Compromising Your HealthDehydrationYour body is over seventy percent water, shouldn’t your food choices mirror this? A great way

Confidence Makes Things Happen!

2009-01-14T19:40:00.008-05:00

Yup ... confidence does make things happen. So does fear. But the good thing is that it's just as easy to be confident and full of faith and optimism as it is to be fearful and full of foreboding and dread!! :-) Both happen by decision in a moment of time. I love this Carley Simon song ... it just screams NEW LIFE ... CONFIDENCE ... POSITIVE THINGS HAPPENING! Now for all you scientists out

Following Up on this Theme of Personal Responsibility

2009-01-12T19:17:00.008-05:00

I've found in my life at times that the truth of "personal responsibility" has sometimes been used as a self-defeating weapon ... a concept that becomes a guilt-inducing thing (such as, "Wow, how can I have NOT gotten healthy all these years? I've had sooo much time to do this!" And, "No one can do it but me. What's WRONG with me that I haven't done this yet?" etc.) I've made myself personally

Personal Responsibility

2009-01-07T19:44:00.022-05:00

In the above video, Phil McCluskey talks about this important topic of personal responsibility, a theme that is reverberating within me these past few days of this new year. This is probably the most crucial topic for me as I continue my path to fitness in 2009. No one but me is responsible for carrying around pounds and pounds of excess weight on my body for close to 10 years! Yes, I may have

Ahh ... January 1st, the Totally Useless "Resolution" Day!

2009-01-02T02:02:00.023-05:00

So ... has this first day of 2009 been a useless resolution day for you? For me there have been too many years of those. No, today was simply a decision day. Just a simple decision made that will remain private for now. It has to do with a revolution of sorts ... I wanted to change the banner of my blog to "RAWvolution" but was informed it would violate Matt Amsden's exclusive right to use the

World ... by Five for Fighting

2008-12-21T11:43:00.003-05:00

Being is Becoming

2008-12-16T10:52:00.016-05:00

Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar"The butterfly teaches us that patience brings its rewards and as long aswe keep developing ourselves, the final glorious butterfly stage will come.It is the pure symbol of transformation and represents change, greaterfreedom and courage." (Healing Choices)EVERYTHING is in a state of change ... at all times ... for the good or not so good. I think one reason

"Playing For Change" - One Love / Stand By Me

2008-12-14T01:40:00.002-05:00

Bless

2008-12-11T21:36:00.003-05:00

"The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it." (Proverbs 10:22)

Simplify

2008-12-07T01:31:00.003-05:00

12 Ways to Save Money While Eating Raw Too!

2008-12-04T15:38:00.009-05:00

I modified the title of this post from the author's title because for me, I don't like phrases like "stay raw" or "staying raw" or "being raw" (etc.) I'm eating a lot of raw food but the whole idea of "being" raw or "staying" raw turns me off because it becomes an identity thing or a "have to" thing, rather than simply a way to nourish one's body and soul. I avoid certain phrases heard a lot

The wait continues . . . and Reconnecting with my "Inner Rita"

2008-11-25T19:07:00.007-05:00

I'm so thrilled about my impending Irish Citizenship! (Unfortunately, the backlog at the NY Consulate is continuing to delay that celebration ... possibly until next summer. :-( But, hey, I won't have enough vacation time accrued until then anyway ... and summer IS a beautiful time to be in Ireland . . . so all is well to plan.) On a whole other note, as is obvious, my blogging here has

I Helped "Make History" Today!

2008-11-04T11:39:00.005-05:00

Whoever you voted for -- whether Mr. Obama or Mr. McCain -- may we all begin tomorrow TOGETHER as fellow-Americans, united in becoming better neighbors to one another! One person to one person is how we "change the world" for good. (Or "love the one you're with" as Crosby Stills Nash and Young once sang!)<> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <> <>

Yup ... it's been a long time comin' ... but

2008-10-24T21:17:00.000-04:00

Shower the People You Love With Love!

2008-10-17T19:14:00.011-04:00

Show them the way that you feel (as James would sing)... Ahhhh ... what a great idea!Life is simple these days ... and getting more and more simple every day. Big smile.There is something so sweet and wonderful about James Taylor's voice and energy ... It reminds me of the energy I felt in Hawaii ... and the friends I left behind there ... and one in particular, whose open, kind and loving

Interview w/ Mike Adams at Raw Spirit Festival

2008-10-10T15:01:00.003-04:00

Interview w/ Mike Adams on Raw Vegan RadioLike I said, I love Mike Adams! :-)

I LOVE Mike Adams! Hear him, Karen Knowler (and other terrific guests) during Kevin Gianni's RAWKATHON!

2008-10-01T11:34:00.005-04:00

I got to see and hear Mike Adams' presentation LIVE on the main stage at the Raw Spirit Festival (RSF) two weeks ago ... and he is one cool guy. (More on him later when I write about my experiences at the RSF ... but for now, enjoy a bit of his humor as you check this out) . . . Mike will be the lead-off speaker in a series of FREE interviews coming up called the RAWKATHON -- put together by

Back from the Raw Spirit Festival!

2008-09-24T12:20:00.002-04:00

Don't have time to post on it just yet ... but wanted you all to catch Angela Stokes on CNN. I love that eating living foods is becoming more and more "main stream."Angela Stokes on CNN

Dazed and Confused in the United States of Drugs and Chemicals -- Definitely worth a listen!

2008-09-09T11:47:00.015-04:00

Synthetic chemicals are things that do NOT appear in nature -- thus our bodies do not know what to DO with them ... except to react in "unnatural" ways to them. We cannot escape them all . . . but we sure can cut back on LOADS of 'em!If you have some time, listen to author Randall Fitzgerald discuss his research and book, The 100 Year Lie: How Food and Medicine Are Destroying Your Health. Randall

Happy Anniversary . . . Jeremiah 17:5-8

2008-09-05T22:18:00.018-04:00

It's been a wild ride . . . you could write a book (a very good one!) . . . and perhaps you should.Happy AnniversaryThis link is a personal one, posted in honour of a long-lost friend who I hope one day will be a friend again ... a friend in the truest sense the word is known. (The lead editorial that day in '72 is pretty interesting in light of your family/geneology info that has come to light.)

One Week Till I Hit the Eco-Hippy Fest in Sedona, Arizona - I Know I'll Meet Some Wild, Wacky and Wonderful Folks

2008-09-04T11:56:00.002-04:00

Here are some highlights from a newsletter about the event that I just received:Isn't It Amazing? Only eight days away and we will be communing, yes, re-unioning at one of the most incredible gatherings ever to grace Healthy Living History. The array of presenters is extraordinary! And their content unordinary with over 180 dynamic performances from fascinating health seminars to an incredible

It's in Every One of Us :-)

2008-09-03T20:38:00.003-04:00

LAUGHTER ... STILL THE BEST MEDICINE!

Cheesy Cracker Recipe (for all you dehydrater lovers) . . . and some Daily Show Videos

2008-09-02T18:17:00.015-04:00

Raw "Cheese Its"1 C Sunflower seeds (soaked 4 hrs and dehydrated)1 C Brazil nuts (soaked and dehydrated)1 C Almonds (soaked and dehydrated) 1 big tomato1 cup red pepper, diced1/4 C ground flax1 pinch cumin or to taste2 teaspoons salt or a bit less to taste*I added 1 Tbsp taco seasoning*I added 1 tsp onion powder**I added 1 tsp garlic powder*PreparationProcess all ingredients and spread on teflex

Matt Monarch's Video in Sedona, 2007

2008-08-27T19:00:00.001-04:00

The book that woke him up was one I read over 20 years ago called "Become Younger" by Norman Walker. Ahh, if only I'd gone raw 20 years ago ... my thyroid would most likely never have gotten out of wack. Ho hum. But today I know the truth ... and it's making all the difference. (I always said I was at least 20 years behind in my development ... so it fits!)

Raw Spirit Fest . . . 15 Days and Counting ... Hope to see you there!

2008-08-26T17:58:00.009-04:00

SEDONA, ARIZONAI'll be in beautiful Sedona, Arizona in a little over two weeks! I'll be staying with a dear friend who lives right in town (a couple of miles from the venue) and I'll probably be hitting the Raw Spirit Festival solo, as I'm viewing it somewhat of an autumn "retreat" just before I go into hibernation for winter! Hope to be wildly inspired, shed another "skin" or "onion layer" as

Check out "Food Matters"

2008-08-18T19:36:00.004-04:00

"One quarter of what we eat keeps us alive ... three-quarters of what we eat keeps our doctors alive!"Check out FOOD MATTERS!

Sarah McLachlan ... love this woman's voice!

2008-08-18T18:24:00.007-04:00

Ever since childhood, I've had a soft spot in my heart for the impoverished nature lover, Francis ... so here's Sarah singing words to a prayer I knew by heart as a kid. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Feeling wonderful these days. Seems the more I simplify, the lighter I feel ... in all ways. Made three car runs to the local GoodWill shop in my town Saturday, dropping off many boxes of STUFF

My Progress With "Raw Foods"

2008-08-15T18:35:00.004-04:00

This blog started out to document all my ups and downs as I move closer and closer to a healthier and more fit me. But it now seems to have become a sort of stream-of-consciousness thing that covers many areas of life ... including my pet projects, interests, performance artists, causes, other raw foodies' cool insights and stuff, etc.In addition to this blog, though, I've been keeping another (

God is Alive ... Magic is Afoot!

2008-08-14T19:34:00.010-04:00

For some reason ... over more than several months now, the title of this old Buffy song (I used to listen to her for hours on end -- much to my father's despair!) has been popping in and out of my mind. So I thought I'd post it here today. For years I was involved in a Jesus group that gradually evolved into an evangelical type (later-turned) cult. I thought that magic was a 4-letter word back

Check out Today's Interview w/ Karen Knowler on Raw Vegan Radio. It's Terrific!

2008-08-11T19:19:00.003-04:00

I stumbled on this wonderful interview today, and what a treat it was to listen to. I recommend it highly.Interview: Living Magically with Karen Knowler on Raw Vegan Radio"Living Magically" - Karen Knowler's New BlogWow ...

New Life

2008-08-06T20:03:00.005-04:00

New LifeOriginally uploaded by Marissa (janoka)I love this photo of a plant opening up ... growing ... experiencing new life. I feel like the littlest leaf unfolding in the innermost part of the plant. :-) The lushness of this living thing is amazing to me. Similar to how I'm viewing my ever-changing body ... and mind! And becoming equally as beautiful, if I do say so myself. No accident the

Great Article from Karen Knowler: The Power of the Right Mentor

2008-08-05T19:56:00.006-04:00

Karen Knowler, The Raw Food Coach publishes "Successfully Raw" - a free weekly eZine for raw food lovers everywhere. If you're ready to look good, feel great and create a raw life you love, get your FREE tips, tools and recipes now at The Raw Food Coach Central: www.TheRawFoodCoach.com. This article is definitely worth a read ... she has a great section on vision boards ... fun and

The Story of Stuff - Worth a Look . . .

2008-08-05T10:21:00.004-04:00

A good place we could start to make changes . . . shift from plastic bags to something reusable. What a novel idea. It's taken me a long time to realize the damage that waste causes, but I'm finally on board. I don't buy plastic baggies anymore. Glass, non-leaching plastic containers I already bought, and produce bags I already have are what I use now. I bring cloth when I go to the market

Every day ... a little closer to becoming an "official" Irish citizen!

2008-07-30T17:31:00.010-04:00

There's a year-long backlog, beyond the usual 8 to 10 months, before I'm granted citizenship -- according to the Irish Consulate's latest word. (I think it's because New York has the most Irish Americans in the country; Boston is second.) Ugh. But when I'm granted the official status of Irish citizen, it's off to Castlebar ... County Mayo here I come!I haven't a clue who the guy is in this next

Ahhhh.... just thought I'd go off to Lanikai Beach today.

2008-07-23T20:06:00.013-04:00

And this is probably as close as I'll get to it for a while ... :-( I had the pleasure of living here for six years of my life and made some beautiful friends who are like family to me still. God is very good to me!Well ... I'm humming along nicely on my raw adventure ... and I'm looking forward to having my very own kitchen soon (not having to share one stealthily so as to avoid running into

Check out "Go Raw Now" . . . Hokey in parts (especially the winged nymph in final scene!) ... but worth a look and a listen.

2008-07-18T19:47:00.010-04:00

The best news I have on the personal home front is that I'm in the process of moving into my very own apartment ... after sharing living space for five years! I cannot tell you how happy I am to have found a lovely little place (living room, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, full bath, a personal storage room and a washer and dryer just steps from my door) at a price I can afford, utilities

In Less Than 60 Days . . . The Raw Spirit Festival Happens in Sedona, Arizona. Come Join Us!

2008-07-15T19:14:00.004-04:00

Our So-Called Representatives Have Sold Us Out. Let's DO Something Now!

2008-07-11T15:30:00.006-04:00

Knocked down, but not knocked out ... The Constitutional notion of "WE the People" is hangin' by a thread. We can still DO something though.

A Nation in Need of Blessing - Happy July 4th, 2008

2008-07-03T16:48:00.008-04:00

More than any other time in our country's brief history, I think we are greatly in need of Divine blessing.So may God bless us with: willingness to see the truth; gratitude for all that we have (in a land that began with such a noble vision, we fall far short of it way too many times to note); courage to stand for what is good, not merely expedient or profitable; light to expose and bring down

Happy Weekend : )

2008-06-20T21:59:00.000-04:00

Cool Speaker for June: Brian Clement - Confirms Insanity of Cell Phone Use; Debunks Supposed Hazard of Drinking Distilled Water

2008-06-18T22:18:00.013-04:00

I really like this guy, Brian Clement. He is the director of the Hippocrates Health Institute in Florida (originally founded by Ann Wigmore in Boston). Every time I hear him speak, I learn something simple and helpful. He has finally settled for me two issues: whether distilled water is worth drinking (a debate for years in the raw foods world) and whether cell phones and laptops are worth

The time of your life? . . . Hope so.

2008-05-28T13:50:00.012-04:00

I really like the gravelly sorta sound of this guy's voice. The song's a bit predictable and poppish ... but it does express just how I'm feeling these days, so figured I'd feature it today. This is the first year I actually like the American Idol winner. His surprised and joyful response when he won seemed genuine, and I think he's got a really soulful voice. (He didn't come to American Idol

Wembly Stadium, May 24, 2008: Celebrate Good Times! Congratulations to the Triumphant "Lads" Across the Pond ------->>

2008-05-25T01:37:00.018-04:00

Full 4-Part Brief Interview with Karen Knowler - See for yourself why she is a fantastic coach!

2008-05-22T14:17:00.016-04:00

Check out this 4-part interview (each segment is 8 minutes) with Karen Knowler and see if you don't agree with me that she is a wealth of information AND inspiration for anyone considering embarking on this raw foods path. It's a "whole-life journey" as Karen likes to say ... and it is becoming just that for me. I'm experiencing some radical spiritual and emotional changes (surprisingly), as

Raw Food Highlight: Nut Milk

2008-05-19T18:39:00.026-04:00

RAW FOOD HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY: NUT MILKNut milk is great to keep on hand for those times when you have a craving for "comfort food" but don't wish to satisfy it with something cooked or processed (which -- let's face it -- most "comfort foods" are). You can add a banana or some raw cacao (just a wee bit as it's potent) -- or both -- and whip up a delicious "milk shake" and enjoy every lusciously

I LOVE sun-drenched hay fields!

2008-05-15T17:43:00.024-04:00

Lately, my life has been a series of joyful moments. I suppose because that is what I'm choosing to dwell on! In light of that, I thought I'd post this photo, as it reminds me of a really joyful afternoon and some truly exhilarating moments I shared with a friend last summer while biking together in Yorkshire. As we were riding through fields that looked exactly like this, I had the same amazing

Smoothin' Along and Gettin' Juicy

2008-05-01T16:27:00.010-04:00

Today I'm exhausted! I've been having a hard time keeping awake at my desk ... as I made the mistake of staying up until about 2:00 a.m. this morning. The green smoothies continue to be my main staple each day -- I sip one in the morning through to about 1:30 p.m. -- and I'm glad as today I NEED the added energy! Then I've been having a big salad for lunch, sometimes including grilled veggies,

Here's to Purification - By a Source Greater than Moi . . . Happy Birthday to Me!

2008-04-30T10:19:00.068-04:00

As I've blogged about before, I have for the past six (plus) months been in a period where a sacred promise that was made to me is being fulfilled. That promise was that I'd be taken through a "purification" process -- one accomplished by a Power greater than I -- providing I would simply "cooperate." It was a promise that the upcoming weeks and months would be a period where any impurities,

Day 15: Spring Fever Hitting Big Time!

2008-04-25T09:26:00.013-04:00

This is the time of year that finds me at my best. When God designed springtime, I think it was well beyond even the "genious" of GOD! (To me, it's the closest thing to perfection that we have on earth.) I mean everything natural -- everything -- exudes and bubbles over with LIFE: brooks, streams, rivers, plants, flowers, trees, lanes, pathways, meadows, gardens, city flower pots and sidewalk

Day 12: Earth Day 2008

2008-04-22T12:52:00.011-04:00

EARTH DAY * EARTH DAY *EARTH DAYFor some reason I lost a day in here somewhere (last Friday, I think) but who's counting except me, eh? Click on the video below for some great shots of Mother Earth. Why not try to get somewhere today where you can feel grass between your toes . . . or just enjoy the outdoors in some special way . . . with gratitude for the home we've been given to hang out in for

Days 8, 9 and 10 -- Green Smoothies Rule!

2008-04-21T11:01:00.012-04:00

Saturday's smoothie: banana, grapefruit juice and spinach; Sunday's: banana, grapefruit, swiss chard and parsley; and Monday's: kiwi, grapefruit, mixed berries, swiss chard and parsley. That one turned out to be too, too tart (think PUCKERED lips)! Next time I'll add a little agave nectar to cut the sourness. I'm experimenting with berries because of their high antioxidant content and also

Day 7: Sprouts, Spinach, Pear and Lime

2008-04-18T21:13:00.010-04:00

No. 7 smoothie was delicious, believe it or not. As I head into week 2 ... I'm noticing some important things. Adding a lot of nutrients to one's diet in concentrated form . . . as smoothies do . . . there are some noticable "detox" effects. One is tiredness. Another is dry skin and breakouts on the face. And yet another is yucky breath! These effects are not a constant, though . . . mostly one

Days 4, 5 and 6: Strawberries and Dandelion Greens? Hmmm.

2008-04-16T19:57:00.010-04:00

Well, the last three days were smoothie days, but on Tuesday I had my smoothie for dinner rather than for breakfast and lunch. I made three different one, and two out of three were quite tasty:Monday: pear, banana, sprouts and parsleyTuesday: kiwi, banana, kale and spinachWednesday: strawberries, kiwi, dandelion greens and spinach (This one was quite a challenge!) I learned that strawberries and

Green Smoothie Days 2 and 3: Two more Successes!

2008-04-13T19:06:00.005-04:00

Well Saturday and today were both begun with delicious green smoothies: Saturday's was made with cherries, banana, parsley and spinich; and today's was made with kiwi, banana, pear, wild dandelion greens and kaleIt's amazing how GOOD these taste ... and they end up being more enjoyable beyond taste because I know I'm getting live vitamins, minerals and enzymes (by way of the fresh greens) "snuck

Green Smoothie Day 1: Success!

2008-04-11T16:40:00.006-04:00

Well, I woke up early to get my smoothie made, and for Day 1 I "experimented" w/ some raw cacao. I probably won't do that again ... greens and raw cacao do not (imo) compliment each other! In other words, it was a bit yucky. Now had I had a nut milk-based fruit-alone smoothie, the cacao would've been a dream ... but NOT w/ the greens!Here's what I whipped up at 6:30 this morning:1+ cups of

The Everyday Green Smoothie Returns! Tomorrow will be Day No. 1 for Me!

2008-04-10T19:38:00.012-04:00

I'm about to begin another "green-smoothie experiment" for 30 days. I had been having daily smoothies for a while, but have recently fallen out of the habit, and so with the arrival of Spring I thought I'd get back to it. Beginning tomorrow, it's early to rise so I can do the green smoothie thang. I make enough to last through the morning into the early afternoon -- and then have a dinner open

"Life is an Adventure in Forgiveness" (Norman Cousins, 1912-1990)

2008-04-08T21:22:00.013-04:00

It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.(William Blake)No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.(Voltaire)Nothing worth doing is completed in our lifetime; therefore, we are saved by hope. Nothing true or beautiful or good makes complete sense in any immediate context of history; therefore, we are saved by faith. Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished

Spring, Glorious Spring! I'm Back . . . And Things Just Aren't the Same Any More (and that's a good thing!)

2008-04-04T22:11:00.040-04:00

I thought what better way to resume my blog than with "A Wonderful World"! (To see and hear Louis Armstrong up close and personal, click here.) This week finds me heading into three full months of Supercoach Karen Knowler's "Raw Passion" online program, a support and coaching experience that I share with about 10 other "Passionistas." (Check out Karen Knowler's Website and Karen Knowler's Blog

Back to Blog-Hibernation Mode . . .

2008-02-14T18:36:00.005-05:00

Just too much going on to make the time to post! :-)

"Health Food Junkies"

2008-01-29T17:26:00.001-05:00

Check out The Fresh Network's review of the Channel 4 show "Health Food Junkies" which aired in the UK on January 14, 2008 HERE. To view "Health Food Junkies" -- what in my view was an extremely narrow (and negative) presentation of the raw food way of eating -- check out We Like It Raw and view it in three parts on YouTube. (Some of the comments after the YouTube clips are terrific, especially

Hibernation Time and Nonviolent Communication

2007-12-13T16:40:00.004-05:00

I've decided going into hibernation mode for winter will be a terrific thing. Will return to blogging in the Spring -- that glorious time of new life. See you then. :-) In the meantime, why not check out "nonviolent communication." This past autumn I started to listen to Marshall Rosenberg on the subject, and I think it's pretty cool stuff. There are three parts to his talk. Check out his

November 27, 2007: Last Post on "Rawsome Life" Blog - Moving On

2007-11-27T19:38:00.004-05:00

When One Door Closes another door opens wide. It's hard to believe all of the locked doors I've tried. And you can't pray for what you want or what you'd have instead. You can only offer up your heart and ask that you be led. Life's gonna take you where you never thought you'd go. When you finally think you've got it down, it isn't really so. There are windows and doors you're not finished with

November 6, 2007: Sunlight through the Shadows

2007-11-06T18:19:00.001-05:00

Sunlight Through the TreesAll of us have had deep disappointments regarding relationships in our lives -- at least if we've dared to risk and reach out to connect with another, to see if there is a lasting love or friendship -- only to watch the prospect of both die on the vine. The days that follow close behind can be some of the saddest ones we know. I've been in one of those periods recently -

November 5, 2007: Cleaning Out the Old. Finally!

2007-11-05T19:03:00.001-05:00

Cleansed with pure water I've been counting on a promise lately that there is a "purification" process I'm in ... and so images of crystal drops of water, splashing waterfalls, etc. have been catching my attention. Today, this simple photo of a kid delighting in clear, clean water at the shoreline -- just the playful innocence of it -- drew me in.One of the ways I'm feeling this "purification" is

November 2, 2007: The Mighty Banana!

2007-11-02T15:26:00.001-04:00

Driving me bananasFor the morning and up to about 2:00 p.m., all I had today was my green smoothie. This kind of smoothie is extremely filling . . . and acts as nature's "whisk broom" -- along with being a quick source of energy that boosts mental clarity and emotional well-being.two handfuls of kalehalf of a cucumberone handful of mesclaun greensone handful of romaine lettuce1/2 cup nectarine1/2

November 1, 2007: One droplet of water . . .

2007-11-01T15:40:00.001-04:00

A droplet fell . . . and created this!Isn't it something how a tiny droplet of water has such a stunning effect?! This looks like a crystal crown. This photo made me think of how little things have great effect. In getting healthier, I'm remembering that it works both ways: doing "little things" that are good (taking the stairs instead of the elevator) and doing little things that are not-so-good

October 30, 2007: Bill Mahr's Take on America's love affair withprescription drugs

2007-10-30T11:08:00.001-04:00

Pill Poppin Found this clip of Bill Mahr today on the Natural Paradigms website, and I thought it was worth a listen. It's Bill's take on America's love affair with drugs , not just the illegal ones. (Something I find a little incongruous about Bill, though, is his love affair with pot -- since he's such a health advocate in other ways . . . for the small farmer, healthy organic sources for food,

October 23, 2007: Great Day!

2007-10-24T18:46:00.001-04:00

PurificationHad a great morning talk and a terrific lunch with two women friends today. Women are such a blessing to each other at times, 'cause there's a language spoken between close women friends that is so easily understood. I'm just so thankful for that. Friends, you know who you are!

October 22, 2007: Sexy Note from . . . ??

2007-10-22T10:12:00.000-04:00

[This wacky thing arrived in an email from a nutty friend today. I couldn't resist posting it here.]"I will seek and find you. I will take you to bed and have my way with you. I will make you ache, shake & sweat until you moan & groan. I will make you beg for me to stop. I will exhaust you to the point that you will be relieved when I'm finished with you! And, when I am finished, you will be weak

October 20, 2007: Smoothe On Down the Road

2007-10-19T18:35:00.001-04:00

MY "GREEN FOR LIFE EXPERIMENT" IS UNDERWAY! CabbageToday I start an experiment of drinking mainly raw green smoothies for two weeks. I'll take it in 2-week increments and document my fitness progress as I go.Came across this 90-minute, highly informative video today on food production that is pretty eye-opening and worth watching, I think. It can be viewed in separate sections for easy "digestion

October 18, 2007: Soul Mates

2007-10-18T17:53:00.000-04:00

Two months ago today I met my soul mate. I'd hoped he might be -- and had a deep sense that he was. But what I didn't know as I first laid eyes on him, joyfully smiling from ear to ear, and taking his hands in mine -- was that my concept of "soul mate" was about to be expanded a bit!Yup, on this date in August I met my soul mate. But not in a romantic (unrealistic) sense of the magic, "perfect

The Oracle Says . . .

2007-10-16T13:07:00.000-04:00

I was reading the "Health Ranger" Mike Adams' report on The Raw Spirit Festival, 2007 and stumbled on some guru's website ... a section of which was entitled, "The Oracle" :-) Kind of like asking one of those black "Crazy Eight" balls a question, shaking it up, and then watching the answer bubble to the top . . . you ask the "Oracle" a question and click the icon for your answer. These were the "

The Dimensions Of Purity

2007-10-12T19:20:00.001-04:00

The Dimensions Of Purity -- When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. - TecumsehWOW ... stumbled on this amazing photographer . . . you'll be seeing more of his work as the weeks go by. He takes shots like this from his backyard!

Saturday-Monday, October 6-8, 2007:

2007-10-08T13:08:00.000-04:00

Didn't stay home this weekend after all. I accepted a friend's invitation to see her perform at the Westport Community Theatre in Connecticut and spent the night at her place. She was terrific in the play, and the beauty and peacefulness of her home and hospitality were just what the doctor ordered . . . for what I could only describe as a very, very difficult week.Things are looking up moment by

Just Listen ... someone recently told me

2007-10-08T11:19:00.001-04:00

Just Listen..., originally uploaded by DanielKHC.The opening blurb at the top of this page says something about not only physical changes but spiritual changes I hope to see happen in my life as I break away from a standard diet (and eat more fresh foods). Lately, some of those spiritual changes have been occurring, but today's post has nothing to do with raw food. It has to do with living as