In the Spirit of Giving...

Its always nice to get something in the mail.

The REAL mail. When was the last time
you received a nice letter, with words
actually written by a human hand?

Call me a romantic, but that stuff is great.

I was lucky enough to be the receiver of
something amazing the other day.

Jo from Missouri was SO kind
and sent me a package of WILD PERSIMMONS!
You should have seen the smile on my
face when I picked up the package!

Now, many of these were pretty ripe,
so when it arrived, there was a decent amount
of persimmon "pudding" in the package.


No worries though...I picked out the firm ones,
and put all the mush in a zip-lock bag,
because I totally intend to plant some of these
in Minnesota next week. She said that these
trees are tough little cookies, so I'm hopeful
that with enough mulch and some ideal
placement, they should be alright.

Global warming...allowing us to grow more!
Yikes! Seriously though...I can grow persimmons
now, where 20 years ago? Forget it.

A huge thanks to Jo...I was so touched by
your kindness. I'm sending something to you
as soon as you want me to, just let me know.

And you left this message in the package.


Anyone know what it means???

This inspired me. I've got some great little
travel bottles of Healthforce Nutritional Products,
and I'd like to offer them to someone who
comments on this very post.
The bottles are...
Vitamineral Green, Earth, and Fruits of the Earth.
They are small though...don't get too excited.
Probably a one week supply.

I might randomly pick it, or I might
be totally inspired and pick a beautiful comment.
Not sure which. The winner will get the goods,
sent out...Friday...that gives you some time.
(P.S....I will only send to the U.S...sorry everyone else,
I'm not dealing with customs, and you're already lucky
enough to live somewhere else...hehe...)

Your chances are good, and the products are awesome.

I'll contact the winner via email.

In the meantime google "Gift Economy"
or check the Wiki link here.
The closer we can transform our lives to reflect
some of these principles, especially on a local level,
the closer to paradise we become.

Download a great article about it here as well.
Its a .pdf file, just so you know.

Thanks everyone! Keep giving!!!
Because as you may have heard,
it is in the giving, that we receive.

Just for a laugh...

I mean...its funny, but scary too. The woman thinks dinosaurs and humans lived at the same time. Ok....

DC Roundup

Lots of Happy Glowing Raw Foodies..

The weather was kind...
it rained as we were driving down
and immeadiately as the event was wrapping up.
But during the entire get-together,
it was really pleasant and everyone had a
really good time. HUGE thanks to DJ
of Java Green for hosting the event
and for being a shining example of humanity.

DJ is a cut above...his story of perseverance
and overcoming adversity should be a
book or a documentary...truly living the dream.

I knock many policies of the US government,
and I'm not stingy with the social critique of the
American way of life, but where else could
a young man from Korea who spoke NO
English, come to the USA and in less than 15 years,
own and operate an award-winning restaurant?

Such a great guy...he had us as guests at his home
after the event and served us even MORE food (YEESH!)
and lots of liitle goodies...his kombucha coconut beverage
is a tasty and original treat for sure.

We all toasted to friends and community...
happiness and health.

Sure beats beer!

Also...huge thanks to Philip for driving!
We couldn't have made it without you brother!

Side note:
Anyone see the article I wrote on WLIR yesterday?
I need to keep this message strong...
I went so crazy early on in my raw journey
because I was so locked into the 100% mindframe
too early...I wasnt ready for it, despite all the
awesome facts and logic that convinced me.

We've gotta have fun and be happy.
Wherever we are on our path, is EXACTLY
where we are supposed to be.
Embrace...enjoy...relax.
No guilt.

Check out the article HERE.

Peace everyone...

Anthony

Amazing Grace

I've really been reading a bunch of new stuff lately,
and this one is an essential piece of work. Seriously.

Here is the link from Amazon.com...its on sale.
Just GET IT!!! Haha...no really. Its that good.

I had two castings yesterday, and for both I had
to sit around for about 90 minutes, so I was able
to get most of this book read in one day.

While other models were pacing around the room,
impatiently grumbling about the wait,
I was reading one of the best books of my life.

And the craziest synchronicity happened while doing this.
There is a part in this book about Muhammad Ali.
The casting agency that I was sitting in was filled
with little figurines of old G.I. Joes and superheroes, and
also old comic posters. Right when I finished reading
the section about Muhammad Ali, I looked up and not more
than 4 feet away from me was a figurine of...Muhammad Ali.
I had the craziest chills run down my spine.
I closed my eyes, smiled, and said THANK YOU.
Look for those signs. They are clues that point
you in the right direction. Follow them.

I'm going to rent "Ali" soon to see if there is something
in there that I can absorb. I'm sure there will be.

I could have sat in that casting room listening to music
or blankly stared at the wall, cursing my bad fortune
because of the excessive wait, but instead, I chose
to improve my life by reading something truly inspirational.

This book might be a bit far out for some, but approach
it with the open mind that I know we all have,
and it can really do wonders for your reality.

I hope you pick it up!!! HERE is the link.
Amazon ships free if you spend
over $25...get The Sq Foot Gardening Book or
Four-Season Harvest or
Something from Derrick Jensen to get to $25.

Oh...one more thought.
I really have to send my thanks out to David Wolfe.
Some have said that he is becoming to full of himself,
but as far as I'm concerned that has to do with their
own issues...David is attempting to bring us to
superhero level and I'm really hopeful that this book
is widely read by all...raw or not. It doesn't matter.

Superheroes improve their mind,
others waste their time.

As the World Burns

Just a page from the excellent book
"As the World Burns: 50 Things You Can Do to Stay in Denial"
by Derrick Jensen and illustrated by Stephanie McMillan.
Click on the pic for a better view.


"We have been too kind to those who
are destroying the planet. We have been
inexcusably, unforgivably, insanely kind."
-Derrick Jensen

I think the cartoon above will ring true
for many of us...a good look in the mirror.
Just having positive thoughts and not
acting is totally impotent. We have to start stepping
outside of our comfort zones and making
real change. And that change does NOT
come from Green consumerism. SORRY!

All the while, more species go extinct,
more forests fall, more garbage piles up,
and more rivers dry up because the golf courses
need watering. Did you know that in the United States,
golf courses consume as much water as humans?

We need a complete restructuring of our lives,
and we are smart enough to make it enjoyable
and effective at the same time.

There have been massive mistakes made
in the past in the name of greed, and
its about time we admit it and move on
to the real solutions.

Sitting around mediating and being in the moment
and putting out good vibrations is a joke as far
as making a difference environmentally.
These things may help your personal life,
but if you dream of a new Earth...
manifestation requires serious action...NOW.
Those yogis sitting in their caves in the Himalayas
need to come down here and start doing something.

Check out the book HERE. You'll LOVE it.

"Dismantle Globally
Renew Locally."
-Derrick Jensen