Chickens-
A few weeks ago I signed up with some local farmers to buy chickens from them weekly at the farmers market. They are a little more expensive this way but way more local, and fresh than store bought ones. Basically a chicken at the coop is $16-20 and these are 5 for $90 or 10 chickens for $180 and you get a bonus chicken! I am trying to find more and more ways to support the local economy and utilize the resources around us more efficiently. You may be able to do the same type of CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in your area. Just do a quick internet search or go to your local farmers market. www.mendocinoorganicscsa.com. is where I am getting them with Adam Gaska.
Ancient Living Skills-
We just attended a workshop for families the I hosted at our Waldorf school the Waldorf School of Mendocino County. www.mendocinowaldorf.org. Tamara Wilder is a Paleotechnologist who teaches groups of people how to get back to our roots and learn skills for survival and for fun. We learned how to make string from plant fibers, drill holes in pine nuts to make beads, drill holes in soapstone to make beads, and then string them on our twine to make necklaces. The one with the most beads is the richest person in the group, that means you have the most leasure time to sit around and make them.
We also made ropes, a four person job, but really industrious. The kids made ropes for their jump ropes at school.
We also made fires by friction, super hard and very satisfying once you get it! The whole process is very detailed, a whole book really, but I learned so much about the energy you put into the fire, the force it takes and all the elements needed to make it successful. This is a photo of Tamara making a fire from rubbing her hands together over the stick, which creates a bit of sawdust that falls out of the hole in the bottom of the other stick with notches. The friction creates heat and over the course of a minute there will be enough ht sawdust in the pile it will ignite and you will have a little coal. Then you dump the coal into your tinder bundle, made of various dry materials, and then poof! A fire! My hands are totally sore from trying so hard. But it was so satisfying. I can survive and create a fire on my own if needed. Go to her website www.paleotechnics.com where you can find a schedule of her classes, resources and other events.
Cell Phones-
The other big change I am making for my personal health is using a hands-free heat reducing headset for my cell phone. Since a cell phone is my only phone option out here in the country I am forced into using one. I do a lot of business and personal calls, but am trying to do more texting as a better option for reducing my radiation. But eh headset I have is an ENVI RF3, it is made from recycled materials, and has a clear tube that brings the sound, but reduces the heat going directly into your head. They come with adapters for most every phone out there. Go to www.cellularfactory.com or search for the ENVI RF3 headset or heat reducing headset to get one. Better safe than sorry!
Food-
So we are sticking to a varied diet now, very light, mucho greenery and less meat. Little or no grains, no dairy still and lots of raw, vegan and live foods. We have had an interesting week of cheating due to company and parties. This again taught us lessons about what not to do on a regular basis. It is amazing how after not eating wheat, and then having pasta and garlic bread I feel like shit, have a headache, bloated, gassy and just overall uck! So today we are back to business......good food, colonics again, light and fresh. I have been doing some fun food making and sharing this last few weeks. I have been making lettuce wraps with various goodies inside. But this is a fabulous way to get away from tortillas.
Spicy lettuce Wraps
6-8 large lettuce leaves will feed two hungry adults
make a platter of your favorite veggies like cilantro, avocados, cucumber, tomatoes, radishes etc.
saute veggie up if not doing all raw, like jalapenos, onions, mushrooms, zuchinis and place them in the wrap, add fresh veg, and salsa. Soooooo tasty!
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