Monthly Archives: April 2015

Book—Consolations

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Midway through Sister Bridget’s story, I began to wonder if there could possibly be a satisfying end to the book, and indeed, that is symptomatic of this nun’s dilemma.

Film—Plastic Paradise

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This isn’t only a consumer problem; using expert sources and incontrovertible evidence she makes it clear we need regulations requiring manufacturers to have a disposal plan for the vast amount of plastic they produce.

Book—The Warrior’s Path

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This insightful work can serve as a guide for the practicing yogi in rethinking ways of putting time-honored precepts into practice, in yoga and in life.

Book—One Spirit Medicine

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One Spirit Medicine offers readers a multi-layered wellness guide for the 21st century in the form of an easy-to-understand synthesis of ancient wisdom and recent research.

Book—Black Smoke

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To journey through the Ecuadorian jungle with composer and former Bard College music professor Margaret De Wys is to embark upon a first-rate adventure worthy of Indiana Jones.

Drowning in Plastic

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Few issues are more concerning than the growth of plastic marine pollution. Surprisingly little is actually known about it, or its impact. Why?

The Gadarene Swine

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The pièce de résistance here is a 12-course tasting menu that is Chef Lee’s culinary playground.

Book—Parenting with Presence

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Stiffelman helps parents shine a light on the roots of their own reactionary outbursts, and suggests new ways to communicate so that everyone feels heard, respected and connected.

Coconut Oil Lowers Blood Pressure

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While coconut oil and exercise independently lowered blood pressure, only the combination returned blood pressure levels to normal.