COMEDY!

"the balance that means complete change" -dead prez

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Fun fact: The first day of Fall provides us with a balance of 12 hours of day and 12 hours of night.

Fall Equinox arrived this year on September 22nd, hard to tell out here in Southern Cali where it's about 100 degrees outside. It also takes longer for the leaves to fall and change in color, though it is not as vibrant as the image above. I must say, that Fall is absolutely my favorite season; everything about it provides a balance for me between comfort and motivation.

Even though we are still rockin' tanks and are sun-kissed, the Fall arrival is evident in the farmers markets. We are slowly transitioning from the bright reds of tomatoes and strawberries to the warm colors of yams and squashes. Give thanks that the Earth prepares us for the change in seasons. In a recent Ayurveda workshop that I took, the teacher mentioned that "we don't wear the same clothes all year round, so we shouldn't eat the same foods all year round." Below is a recipe to induldge this season...

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Slow-Cooked Applesauce

image and recipe from Foodista.com

at the end of the day....

Image from natalie dee

Take Back Programs

The following stores/companies will take back used products to reuse or recycle. Click on the links to get more information.

BEST BUY offers "In-Store" collection of many consumer electronics and accessories. Link

BRITA collects and recycles Brita pitcher filters; see website for mail back options. Link

US POST OFFICES (not all locations) offer free prepaid mail-back envelopes for ink cartridges and small electronics. Link

HOME DEPOT accepts compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and rechargeable batteries for power tools. Link

STAPLES collect some electronics, ink cartridges, and rechargeable batteries- a handling fee may apply. Link

IKEA accepts alkaline batteries, cardboard paper, plastic bags, toner cartridges, bottles and cans.

NIKE recycles old athletic shoes (any brand) and makes rubber floors and balls for the youth. Link

31 Days: Part I

Today.............I learned..................


august 31st: Target can give a refund without a receipt if you paid with a credit card or debit

september 1st: Minute Maid lemonade has 0% juice (scary)

september 2nd: flight from LA to Detroit is 4 hours and 5 minutes

september 3rd: contrary to hopstop directions, the L instead of the J to Pates et Traditions would have dropped me off much closer

september 4th: green beans exist in purple!

september 5th: "No" is a complete answer

september 6th: Maximum fine in NYC for not cleaning up after your dog is $1,000. (dang!)

september 7th: Burlingame is a city in California

september 8th: It is unlawful to pump your own gas in New Jersey

september 9th: The leaves of the basil plant are often rubbed on insect bites to relieve itchiness and discomfort

september 10th: How to make french macaroons (and almond flour)

september 11th: Los Angeles has the most Thai people after Thailand

september 12th: Bebel Gilberto performed at Carnegie Hall at the age of 9

september 13th: About garlic cheddar cheese at the farmers market (yum)

september 14th: The term "in a pickle" was coined by Shakespeare in "The Tempest" (one of my fave terms, btw)

flashback friday.

31 days.

There's a saying that you learn something new everyday. I have found this to be true. More often than not its some randomness, but often used atleast one more time in your life. Like, my sister once let me know what golf stands for= gentleman only, ladies forbidden. Yes, this very bit of info I got to relay to someone in a conversation. For 31 days I will keep track of that one thing I learned per day. I'll be back to report and will break it up in 2-3 posts.

Celebrating 30 Years of the Farmers' Markets

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