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Posted by Linda On Jun 23, 1999 At 19:29
Subject: Mary Oliver
Hmmmmm....."let that soft animal of your body love what it loves." Her poems ARE lovely. Thanks, Weymouth.
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Posted by Rosemary On Jun 24, 1999 At 15:38
Subject: Congratulations
Kristina - Congratulations on the new CP site. It already looks great and has good space to grow. I will be visiting when I can - I've privately e-mailed you some Links ideas. Rosemary
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Posted by Lou On Jun 25, 1999 At 18:35
Subject: Nature
I love the Nature Center. When I am there on the trails, I don't think and worry about anything. It is so relaxing and serene. I don't feel like that anywhere else. Best Wishes! Kristina
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Posted by Kristina On Jun 25, 1999 At 23:49
Subject: Nature
Lou, I can relate totally to what you said. Especially in summer, nature renews us. What bothers me these days is that everyone seems so busy that we can't find the time to reconnect as you do at the Center, or even in our own backyards.
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Posted by Kristina On Jun 26, 1999 At 00:01
Subject: Sizzling/Soothing (but Spiritual) Summer Reads
Summer is classically a time to catch up on reading that we have put off throughout the busier months of the year. While I, myself, don't do that since reading to me is right up there with water and food as far as survival goes, I do find myself seeking books that hum to me in a way that is different from other times of the year. I find myself yearning to read books that grab me in a primal, emotional way. Along these lines, the best summertime book I have read in this decade is _The Fifth Sacred Thing_, by Starhawk. What I am reading this summer is not nearly so rivetting, but is keeping my attention. _Circle of Stone_, a novel of prehistoric life by Joan Dahr Lambert, evokes (as the back of the book accurately says) "the narrative sweep of _The Clan of the Cave Bear_ and the spiritual resonance of _The Celestine Prophesy_."
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Posted by Kristina On Jun 26, 1999 At 00:10
Subject: Rhythms of Reading
Hmmm... it just occurred to me after writing abut summer readings that I have a personal rhythm of reading that (to me) coincides with the seasons, with the 2 Solstices and 2 Equinoxes and are correlated with the 4 aspects of our human beings: PEMS, or Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual. During Springtime, I am in a physical, "do-it" kind of mode. Clean it up, fix it up, grow it...whatever. I already talked about summer. Fall finds me getting really into a scholarly place, the vibration being akin to the charge I felt when school was starting yet again. And during the dark of winter I gravitate toward contemplative and deep books which inspire further study. Has anyone else noticed a similar pattern in their reading, or am I alone with these rhythms?
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Posted by Larry On Jun 26, 1999 At 03:14
Subject: New Feature
I have added a TIPS ON POSTING page to explain some of the things that can be done on this board. I have also added an 'emoticons' feature that I hope you will all enjoy.

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Posted by Larry On Jun 26, 1999 At 03:19
Subject: Re: Rhythms of Reading
I usually find that I read more during the winter months. At least when it comes to reading for pleasure. The rest of the time I'm usually emerged in technical books and manuals!

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Posted by Anonymous On Jun 26, 1999 At 11:56
Subject: Asthma
I am seeking alternative treatments for asthma. I have used inhalers and most of the medicines I take are steroid based. I feel like I have been a guinea pig all the years of my life because none of these medicines have ever helped me completely. My doctors told me I should not use herbs because they are plants and might make me worse. Can someone here help me?

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Posted by Anonymous On Jun 26, 1999 At 18:42
Subject: Third Generation?
I don't understand this third generation? What was the first two?

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Posted by Kristina On Jun 27, 1999 At 00:03
Subject: The "geneology" of Celestial Perspective
CP first appeared as a column in a journal called 'silent messages.' It's second incarnation (or the second generation, if you will) was as a board on TriStateOnline, one of the country's oldest Freenets, which is lamentably closing on June 30th. So, this is the third incarnation or generation of this forum.

In writing this I am trying out Larry's tips on posting, which I think are just terrific.

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Posted by Kristina On Jun 27, 1999 At 00:13
Subject: New Feature
Larry, I especially appreciate your implementation of the emoticons. So often, a message that by itself would be interpreted as cynical or sarcastic is majorly softened by a wink.

Regarding ID's, yes, it is my nature to trust people, and I rely on the honor system as a way of life. I take people at their word. Regarding Anonymous messages, we had two today. To me, one person perhaps had a good reason for posting anonymously. Whether the other did or not is kind of iffy to my way of thinking. For the record, I will be paying attention to this and making some decision down the road if we decide to keep CP as it is now. I was wondering how others felt about this--do y'all think it would be worth the time and energy to do passwords and all?

In the meantime, if things get raucous around here, I am pretty good with the delete key.

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Posted by Lou On Jun 27, 1999 At 18:41
Subject: Delete
Siccum Kristina!

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Posted by Gloria On Jun 27, 1999 At 21:00
Subject: Greetings!
Wonderful board, Kristina and Larry! I have mixed feelings about anonymous postings. I can understand that people may want to ask questions without divulging their name. But I've seen anonymous postings turn into a "web police" type of posting on another web board that I read about Fiesta ware. I'm sure that you'll make the right decision about ID's and passwords. It makes no difference to me. The Sundance mentioned in the Calendar sounds fascinating. Will you give us an update if you go? Gloria

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Posted by bardic On Jun 28, 1999 At 01:56
Subject: home?
Had a chance to vist Cincinnati recently. How odd that a place lived in for so long had little hold (of course I did not have time to call either of my dear sisters from Chavurah. Home, for some of us, is truly what we hold in our hearts.

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Posted by Kristina On Jun 28, 1999 At 13:25
Subject: Home is where the heart is, etc.
For everyone who is new, the "Chavurah" that bardic mentioned was a forum that Andrea and I created on TriStateOnline to share information about Judaism as well as promote interfaith understanding through sincere communication. As they used to say, our mission was certainly accomplished. Chavurah is a Hebrew word meaning a joining or meeting of friends. In addition, bardic (along with Faith and Father Wehage) was a sysop of another area that was geared toward this goal called St. Cyber.

While I am highly aware that this site will never come close to replicating the richness and depth we shared on Chavurah or St. Cyber, it is my wish--no--my intention, that the spirit of these wonderful places stay alive in some form or another here, no matter how humble. It ain't much gang, but it's all we got, for now at least.

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Posted by Lou On Jun 28, 1999 At 18:32
Subject: Moon
Last night was a full moon. I looked at it out my sink window. Later during the night, it shined on my pillow on the other side of the house. I thought.......we are never the same place in the universe from one hour to the next. Turned over and went back to sleep. :-)

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Posted by bardic On Jun 30, 1999 At 12:41
Subject: legacy
speaking of Chavurah, do we get recipes for your poor brother to drool over? seriously, I think there is more than a chance for this area to be a more than fitting,not replacement, but next generation to Chavurah and St Cyber

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Posted by Lou On Jun 30, 1999 At 18:43
Subject: Board
Bardic, you might be right.............I don't know.

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Posted by Kristina On Jul 1, 1999 At 22:22
Subject: Changes
To all: Larry and I have been hard at work these past few days reworking this humble place and I think all of you will like the changes we are implementing. We have decided to can any clip art and use only art original to either of us, just for starters. Also, we will be adding a book review and practitioners section. If any of you have a favorite practitioner of "alternative arts" or integrated medicine please do let us know.

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Posted by Kristina On Jul 1, 1999 At 22:25
Subject: Cooking, Chavurah and St. Cyber
Way to go, bardic. As always you targeted yet another unifying factor between all of us. Hmmm...to everyone in the TriState, "First Watch" brunches could become a monthly thing if people show enough interest. Now I am off to the kitchen to see if I can whip up something that will soothe bardic's soul.

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Posted by Kristina On Jul 1, 1999 At 23:48
Subject: Summer Noodle Kugel
Day before serving: Set oven to 350F. On stove top, boil 10 oz. medium egg noodles. Spray or butter a 13"x9" glass baking dish. After noodles are done according to package directions (follow strictly) rinse in colander under cold water after draining first. Then drain again. Mix together 8 oz of cream cheese (from here on out you can choose to go fat-free or not: I usually opt for something in between) at room temp with 8 oz of small curd cottage cheese in a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup sugar (or less if you wish, but do add sugar), the zest and juice of one orange, 1/2 t. pure vanilla extract and stir until well blended. Add 4 large eggs and beat until smooth. Sitr in one cup of milk and 1/4 cup of raisins. Spoon into prepared baking dish and smooth over. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir together 1 cup sour cream with 1T sugar. Spread over top of kugel. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Place on rack to cool. Cover and refridgerate. On day of serving: Slice a pint of strawberries, removing (of course) their stems. Add 1 pint of blueberries and then some sugar, just enough to draw the juices out (2 T to 1/4 cup). Do this right before dinner and let sit. Then after dinner take the kugel out of the fridg and slice into 12 servings. Spoon fruit over and enjoy. [Sometimes in my house we have this as a main course but please don't tell anyone...][So refreshing--hearty and nourishing, but light too, if you use the dairy products containing less fat].

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Posted by Kristina On Jul 1, 1999 At 23:54
Subject: Summer Noodle Kugel/PS
Oops! Forgot to mention that you should stir the cooked noodles into the dairy, egg, raisin mixture before spreading into the baking dish. I imagine that everyone figured that out but lately I have been learning this lesson from the Universe that sounds like "never assume."

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Posted by Kristina On Jul 2, 1999 At 12:53
Subject: Summer Noodle Kugel/PPS
Also forgot to add that the raisins are optional (in this dish I actually prefer the kugel without them, but different strokes...). In addition, this dish can be made without sugar, but for most folks that would be stretching their taste buds a bit.

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Posted by Johnny On Jul 3, 1999 At 00:09
Subject: Tai Chi
I am interested in talking to anybody who has practiced tai chi for many years, seriously. Please write me at slickophon@aol.com thanks!

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