The Story of Stuff - Oct. 20, 2009
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Would you like to know more about stuff? Probably not, but I’m going to enlighten you anyway. I just finished watching video entitled “The Story of Stuff.” It’s an excellent, easy-to-follow video that explains American consumerism. Let’s face it. We are a country of consumers, and we love our stuff. Anne Leonard, the narrator, does a wonderful job relating the story of our stuff. Where did it come from? Where does it go when we’re done with it? How is it made? Why is it made? And how have we been manipulated to want more of it? The video is about twenty minutes long but well worth the time! Don't forget to check out the website, too!
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FRESH: The Movie - Oct. 14, 2009
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How aware are you of the problems with our nations food supply? What do you know about the environmental impact of factory farms? Want to know more? Check out FRESH: The Movie. Here’s the movie’s synopses from the website :
“FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across
Among several main characters, FRESH features urban farmer and activist, Will Allen, the recipient of MacArthur’s 2008 Genius Award; sustainable farmer and entrepreneur, Joel Salatin, made famous by Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma; and supermarket owner, David Ball, challenging our Wal-Mart dominated economy.”
Intrigued? You shoud also catch the Joel Salatin interview in Mother Earth News Magazine entitled "Everything He Wants to do is Illegal." While the title sounds like he’s up to no good, he’s really just an honest small-time farmer who’s challenging agricultural laws that are in place just to destroy competition for the huge, inhumane, environmentally destructive factory farms.
By the way, you won’t find FRESH on the marquee of your favorite fifteen-screen stadium-seating cineplex. The film is being made available to anyone who wants to organize a screening. Screening have been held in coffee shops, book stores, libraries, and schools. Check out the website to find a screening in your area or to find out how you can host a screening.
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You Might Be Homeschooled If... - Oct. 8, 2009
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My friend, Kimberly, started this fun post on Facebook. I’m re-posting it here with some of the responses. Feel free to join in with a few answers of your own!
the object of yesterday's biology lesson was also the entree for last night's dinner! –Kimberly Johnson
…your school uniform is your pajamas! – Nate Maloney
…when you call your mom from your cell phone to ask for a sick day from school. –Brett Johnson
…you are frequently confused by the use of the terms schoolwork and homework. – Nate Maloney
…doing your house chores and yard work can all count as credit towards Home-Ec, Science and Physical Education. – Nate Maloney
…your teacher gets you started in math and then runs off to take a shower. – Brett Johnson
…you're completing this sentence! – Linda Wooldridge
…you’re eating a boloney sandwich during class. – Holly Yarbrough
…you're final exam on your unit in electricity requires you to rewire the entire house. – me
…your math manipulatives are edible. – me
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed this little bit of whimsy. Please, add a comment with some your own!
Betty
Grace and peace be yours in abundance.