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"Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life."
Evonne Blythers is an avid outdoorswoman. After a lifetime of recreation for her personal enjoyment she now helps others in her community experience nature in comfort and safety. Blythers is the director of the volunteer outdoor outreach organization “Keeping It Wild” in Atlanta, Georgia. She’s also a finalist for the Cox Conserves Heroes program in recognition for her work promoting diversity in the environmental protection movement.
In this interview Blythers shares her story.
~ Evonne is a finalist for Atlanta's 2009 Cox Conserves Heroes program. The finalist with the most votes receives $5K to donate to their environmental nonprofit of choice. Please vote for Evonnne Blythers at http://tinyurl.com/l3p534 ~ voting ends August 31.
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” Mahatma Gandhi ~ Indian Philosopher, internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest (1869-1948)...
“I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving he can outwit nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority” E. B. White ~ American writer best known as the author of children's books Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, and as the co-author of the widely used language guide The Elements of Style. (1899-1985) Photo by Richard Harrison...
Recipes / 23.08.2009
Stuffed Squash Blossoms – The Joy Trip Project
I get a lot of good ideas from National Public Radio. Back in June I heard on Morning Edition a story that introduced me to an unusual delicacy that’s very common if you’ve got a family garden and raise squash. My wife Shamane raises all kinds of vegetables on a plot land we rent from the University of Wisconsin, Madison Eagle Heights Community Garden.
Through much of the late summer zucchini, pumpkins and acorn squash are throwing off beautiful flowers with each new vegetable gourd. Light and delicate these blossoms can be stuffed and deep fried for a tasty snack or prepared as side dish for an entrée of other garden produce or grilled meat.
Fried stuffed squash blossoms are easy to prepare and you’ll be surprised how these yummy flowers can add a bit of charm to your cooking. This recipe comes from home cooking guide Peggy Trowbridge Filippone at About.com
Photos by James Edward Mills
Quote of the day / 23.08.2009
Learn to relax – The Joy Trip Project
“Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.” William S. Burroughs ~ American novelist, essayist, social critic, painter and spoken word performer (1914-1997) Photo by Annais Ferreira...
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