the economics of happiness

Consider that apples grown in the UK are shipped to South Africa to be waxed and shipped back and sold in English supermarkets. Our food system is broken. Our economic system is broken. So . . . let's fix it. The second half of "The Economics of Happiness" shows some ways forward. Here is an interview an MSNBC with Holena Norberg-Hodge, the creator.

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Warm Embrace. Spoken by Thich Naht Hanh

A Warm Embrace - The Great Bell Chant (The End of Suffering) from R Smittenaar on Vimeo.

principles of neurotheology

We have no choice

Actually, we do have a choice -- to let nature's limits force the change (not a pretty sight!) or try to adapt our ways, which will mean sacrifice but might help us avoid all out chaos.

This is fabulous! And where do they get these guys that can draw so fast?!

Youth learning about food justice

You don't have to go to California to take advantage of Bioneers; it's coming to Louisville and check out Beaming Bioneers if you don't live in the bluegrass state.

Picture macho Minnesota voyager guys telling these moose jokes

The Climate Food Connection

The Food and Climate Connection from WhyHunger on Vimeo.

Paddle for the Planet and Lady Gaga

Check out the TV coverage of Paddle for the Planet - a 518-mile canoe expedition down the Mississippi River from its source!

And Colby's latest slide show...