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I send thanks and blessings to Victoria Boutenko, for bringing us the wonderful marvelous GREEN SMOOTHIE. I saw her talk at the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library (RVML) about a year ago, talking about raw foods and spirituality. about 2 months ago, I read her book "Greens can save your life" and started drinking green smoothies. I feel so great. they take away your cravings for "not so good foods" like things i really needed to give up anyhow, sugar, wheat, dairy, and corn. I started eating about 80% raw and feeling great. What is a green smoothie? 2 pieces of ripe fruit handful of dark, leafy greens a little water and I like to add a packet of emergen-c for added vitamin c. whip up in a blender or a vitamix (which is the best!) and drink fresh. I got all my friends trying green smoothies. You will love the way you feel after one. pure unadulterated energy. I'm allergic to wheatgrass, so this is a great alternative. Try a green smoothie today! ps, only use organic produce.
Re: How do Ashland newcomers break in here? I wasn't exactly an Ashland newcomer, more like a re-comer. I attended SOSC now SOU 82-86 and graduated with a BS Marketing and BS Broadcasting. The Detroit metro are is where I was born and more or less grew up, but I am convinced that after one lives in Oregon for a period of time, one becomes an Oregonian. I had been plotting my return since 2003, and in May 2005 returned to Ashland. I was fortunate enough to reconnect with a few of my "college buddies" most of whom were busy with families of their own. One thing that was helpful was joining a group called "Women new to Ashland" now called "New Beginnings" facilitated by Dr. Bonnie Geiger. This was a great place to talk about feelings and the whole transition process of moving somewhere without a support network. On volunteering, that is the best way to meet people and get yourself out there. I got involved with KSKQ, community radio, here in Ashland. I had 10 years of experience in broadcasting and thought that would be a great way to get back into it. KSKQ is currently streaming on the internet, and is open to anyone who wants to do a show. I've made some of my best friends there. www.kskq.org I showed up to volunteer at the Ashland Independent Film Festival and it was incredibly overvolutneerd. Everyone wants free passes! Be persistent and get on board early. www.ashlandfilm.org Finally, the volunteer position that has been the most rewarding for me is librarian at the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library (RVML). www.rvml.org Ashland is so fortunate to have this resource. Librarians volunteer for 2 hour shifts, usually one per week, some people are doing two. Thorough training is provided, and a membership is given in exchange. There are so many interesting topics to learn about there. I am completely driven by my curiosity, so it is lots of fun for me. I have met some great volunteers and patrons there, not to mention furthering my own education and personal development. Of course, there is the oldie but goodie, being regular somewhere. Show up at the same restaurant, coffee shop, or even the co-op as in the poll, and trade names with the people working there. Hi to Jennifer at the Apple Cellar, Jamie and Beth at Gepetto's, Debbie at Evo's, Phil at the Co-op. It is really easy to isolate in this town, especially if one is starting from scratch... that is without friends or relatives nearby. Take initiative to get out and meet people, and volunteering is one of the best ways. Be careful not to burn out, because there is so much to do... balance is key. Find something you are interested in and just show up. Tell the group what you have to offer, and they will put you to work. Try and not take the personalities too seriously. That applies anywhere you join. Leslie D. of Orgone Studio, Inc.
Movie review of Michael Moore's latest movie Sicko I saw Sicko yesterday. The matinee at the Varsity had about five or six attendees. This has to be Moore's best movie yet. As a change of style, he didn't spend much time in the lobby trying to talk to the President or CEO of the big health insurance companies, but he showed a great example of how one patient got results in a big way, when it comes to medical coverage. Moore compares the USA's approach to paying for medical services to Canada, France, and Cuba. He is somewhat convincing, that socialized medicine is not a bad Bureaucratic Leviathan that our government would have us to believe it would be. The movie addresses problems with health insurance and not the issue of the uninsured. My favorite scene is where the President is signing some healthcare act, I think it was about Medicare, and there are callouts indicating how much each politician was paid.... Lots of money for the insurance companies, lots of money for the politicians. I have worked in the medical insurance business briefly, and the amount of waste is astronomical. There is no accountability and very little recourse for those harmed by the system. IMHO, the purpose and scope of health insurance has degraded to the point of profits over humanity. Change is desperately needed. See the movie, for starters. Many more videos on youtube. Leslie
 SINGLES PHOTO PARTY AT ORGONE STUDIO Saturday, July 28 8:00 pm $10 at the door ($5 for recomers) BYOB & "potluck" snacks ALL THE INFO: http://www.orgonestudio.com/singles/index.html 330 E. Hersey Street, #9 Ashland OR 97520 Do your friends tell you "you need to get out more" ? Do you write online ads and get no results ? Do you answer ads with "sorry, I don't have a decent picture" ? Would you like to have fun and meet new people? Maybe your next love? (YES YES YES) Here is your Fantastic Opportunity! The last Singles Photo Party was a success, and there was quite the buzz around town about it. Don't miss this one! Re-comers get in for $5, and please come to more than one, meet more new and interesting people. Bring your friends!
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