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Reminders While Riding

As I was riding to work this morning I was a car with two bumper stickers.  I’ve seen this before and end up repeating them as I finish my ride, but this morning, this time of the year, this season they struck me as profound.  On the left side of the back bumper was this one:

Yep. it's that simple.  The more you can live in peace, with yourself and with others, the better life is.  And I can say for my life, I gratefully live in peace.  

With myself; I'm happy where I'm at and who I am.  It's not a pride thing, but rather contentment.

With others; I'm at peace as far as I can control. There may be ill will out there toward me, but I don't know of it.  Time passes and peace comes.  

I'm pretty sure I'll remain at peace as long as I accept that I don't exist because of me or for my benefit. Also that others don't exist because of me or for my benefit.  Remembering these simple truths will help me stay in a peaceful, anti-center of the universe, state.

(By the way, did you know that the "Peace Symbol" was created as a representation of the semaphore flags for "N" and "D" which represent "Nuclear Disarmament" a movement for which is was designed in the 50's. That whole urban legend of this being a devilish or communist symbol is horse pucky.)

The bumper sticker on the right side of the car was this:

Certainly a great time of year to read this with all the opposite messages bombarding us every day.

These two mental gifts I received this morning from some commuting philosopher were much appreciated. The reminders to me, to peacefully live and to be aware of what is most important to me, will hopefully outlast my morning ride and perhaps me altogether through what I teach the next generation.

simply,

Tim

 

Occupy Thanksgiving

Take a good look around the world and you'll see that we are the 1%. With 1.2 Billion people living on around a dollar a day, very few in this country have reason to complain. 

The map shows the percentage of people per country that live below the poverty line. I don't know about you, but I'm very grateful and feel compelled to do my part to share my wealth and time to help the worldwide 99% and the 1% in this country living at the poverty level. 

Occupy Thanksgiving, every day.

simply,

Tim

Marketing Coordinator at Native Trails in San Luis Obispo, California Area - Job | LinkedIn

Here’s an opportunity to live your passion.

Native Trails, an international manufacturer of handcrafted and sustainably made kitchen and bath products, located in San Luis Obispo, California, is looking for an energetic and eco-conscious person to join our family as our Marketing Coordinator. If you can write best-selling copy and juggle the many details in our marketing world, you may be the one. We’re obsessive about eco-social issues in our neighborhood and around the world and we are looking for someone with the same obsessions that would like to be a part of an established and growing company.

via lnkd.in

Rainforest Alliance Week | Rainforest Alliance

via www.rainforest-alliance.org

Action Against Hunger: Email - Famine Declared In Southern Somalia: Immediate, Lifesaving Intervention Necessary

Dear Supporter,

Life-threatening conditions have reached catastrophic levels in parts of Eastern Africa and the UN has declared famine in parts of Somalia. We need your help to reinforce our ongoing relief efforts, and to also institute programs addressing the famine’s underlying causes and mitigating its long-term impacts.

Please make a donation today.

via support.actionagainsthunger.org

MODERN LIVING by ecofabulous featuring pieceHomes: Green Showhouse at Dwell | ecofabulous

MODERN LIVING by ecofabulous has been the premiere experience at Dwell on Design for the last two years. Last year’s showhouse saw approximately 18,000 visitors at the three-day conference and received media spots in over 30 outlets including NBC LA, E! Entertainment, Treehugger, Apartment Therapy, and Triple Pundit. Additionally, a 5-part web documentary series was published on the project in collaboration with eHow Home spotlighting the innovative companies and products in the house.

Due to overwhelming response, ecofabulous has again been asked to showcase the exhibit in 2011. This year, founder Zem Joaquin has teamed up with leading architect Jonathan Davis of pieceHomes, and sustainable prefab builder, OneBuild, to create a modern dweller’s 550 sq. ft. eco-friendly dream home. This year’s MODERN LIVING Showhouse by ecofabulous, featuring pieceHomes will again be auctioned via eBay Giving Works with proceeds benefitting Global Green USA.

Stay tuned as we continue to update our list of partners and house features, as well as share the latest renderings, construction photos, and more! And in the meantime, take a peek at the video below of last year’s house to get an idea of what’s in store:

via www.ecofabulous.com

SLO Green Build -- Learn - Build - Save Workshop

Austin Energy - A Model For Success
 

Austin Energy began its Green Building Program over 15 years ago and has become one of the most successful programs in the country in reducing energy use for new and existing buildings by focusing on the benefits of green building: better health, greater comfort, lower utility bills, less maintenance, and

lasting value.

Presentation details:

• Thursday, March 25th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

• Meadow Park - 2333 Meadow Street, San Luis Obispo

(near the big park on South Street)

• Presentation by Richard Morgan, Austin Energy Green Building Program manager

More Info Here

We Are All One - Beautiful video about our future

No better way to begin 2010 than with the message that we are all one.

If you'd like to help this cause, the website is here.

Thanks to my friend @Marcome for showing me this.

Simply,

Tim

Simple Christmas Gifts - Recycled Tie Wallets from Narwhal Co.

 You have to check this site out!

The Narwhal Co. has some VERY cool wallets made out of recycled ties.  Lots of different styles and different patterns.  For a last minute holiday gift for those hard to buy for people, this just might be the right gift.

I know I'd love to get one of these under the tree! (hint, hint)  : )

Check out all the wallets at Narwhal Co. for a simple gift for that "life simple" person in your life.

Simply,

Tim

SLO Green Build has a New Home

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lana Adams
Administrator, SLO Green Build
admin@slogreenbuild.org, (805) 286-0072

SLO Green Build has a New Home

San Luis Obispo, CA - November 2009. Now in its fifth year of operation, the local, non-profit SLO Green Build has office space that they can call home. In the past, its volunteers and one paid employee have utilized any place they could get their hands on – from coffee shops and restaurants to meeting room space donated by local businesses. All that changes this month; SLO Green Build now occupies space on South Higuera in San Luis Obispo, in the RRM Design Group offices. This new location will provide volunteers and interns a go-to spot for meetings or work.

“This new physical presence in the community is a big step for our organization,” explained Lana Adams, SLO Green Build Administrator. “Our goal is to work from this space for at least a year. Having a physical location will make our volunteers’ lives easier when planning meetings, and also gives us the much-needed opportunity to bring interns in to help on projects.”

The space includes an “L” shaped pod that accommodates four people, as well as the use of conference rooms, a training room, kitchen, outdoor patio, and shared parking spaces.

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More about SLO Green Build:

Formed in 2004 by a small group of professionals from the design and construction industries, community planners, environmental and social services advocates, and concerned residents, SLOGB focuses on the issues of sustainable development and “growing” green building on the Central Coast. SLOGB encourages the use of the most sustainable development methods and greenest building materials possible. www.SLOGreenBuild.org

Submitted for SLO Green Build by:
Beth Fillerup, SLOGB volunteer
FILLERUP marketing communications
(805) 748-2135
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