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2009 July/August
Why I Pray
One of my most precious experiences was finding a list in my dad’s handwriting as I sat in his recliner in my parents’ home. When I asked my mom about it, she told me it was his pr…
2009 July/August
Where to Shop for a New Religion
On the sixth and seventh floors of the Pacific Department Store in Yungho City, Taiwan, about 40 minutes from the city of Taipei, is a unique kind of shopping experience. Called th…
2009 July/August
Material World
This Clothesline Hides Your VirtuesProject Laundry (laundrylist.org) has a laundry list of good reason for using a clothesline rather than a dryer: You’ll save 10–15 percent on you…
2009 July/August
Sacred Symbols
Symbols are religion’s most powerful references to their systems of belief. They can effectively diagram, call upon, and communicate mystery, all without the need of words. A new b…
2009 July/August
A Bachelor’s Guide to Organic Bathing Basics
Here’s the problem: You’re a bachelor and have invited a very special woman to spend the weekend. She loves bathing, and you want to create an organic sanctuary for her — but you h…
2009 July/August
A Grandparents Guide to “Cousins Camp”
In the busy world of kids, how do cousins, separated by age and distance, get to become lifelong friends? For grandparents Pat and Dennis Kaldor, the answer became Cousins Camp. Th…
2009 July/August
Take This Walk of Gratitude
The beautiful hills of the Ojai Foundation in Ojai, California, are a wonderful place to walk. The mission of the Foundation is to strengthen individuals, families, schools, and co…
2009 July/August
Why We Remember Days with Wine and Chocolate
Protect Your Brain with Things You LoveNew research links moderate consumption of wine, chocolate, and tea with improved cognitive function and reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease …
2009 July/August
Resurrection in the Farmer’s Market
A growing number of American farmers are sharpening their plant research and botany skills in an attempt to resurrect long-lost vegetable and fruit varieties. All of which is excit…
2009 July/August
Where Professional Chefs Shop for Ideas
While some chefs belong to culinary think tanks or attend creative recipe-writing workshops in venues like Bologna or San Sebastian, most of the world’s top restaurant chefs need n…
