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word “earth” or at the end of the word “heart” you get the word “hearth.” Historically, the hearth has been the central part of the home where foods were cooked, families talked and stories were shared. For our global family, the entire earth is our hearth. It is the place where we share our meals and the stories of each of our lives. While it is easy to get caught up in our fast-paced world, many people are now consciously slowing down. And because of that, they
are able to more easily connect their hearts with the earth. Collectively, we are becoming more aware of how vital the health of our
planet is to our own health. InWise Words, Woody Tasch discusses creating a grassroots financial movement where our investment choices connect us to our local economies, such as investing in regional organic farms (see page 19). In Rich Sanders’ article, Sustainable Home Cooking, he offers ten reasons to eat home cooked meals with sustainable, local ingredients (see page 30). On the topic of hearths, now may be the perfect time for some green rehab
of your home (see page 22). Exciting options include covering your walls with coconut shells or other sustainable plants that are now being used to create tiles and other materials for the home. For more ideas, tune into a new radio show, Savvy Structures and Sustainable Living, by local structural engineer, Dr. Lisa Wipplinger (see page 8). You also can find out about many more green resources in our community, such as green pest management and eco-friendly pools, in this month’s newsbriefs (see pages 5-9). If you are not yet ready to rehab your home, there still are plenty of ways to
be green. This month’s Community Connections focuses on the Sierra Club’s Cool Cities campaign. The Sierra Club is the oldest and largest environmental organiza- tion in the United States (see page 27). Find out if your community is a Cool City and get involved. In addition to Earth Day, National Library Week also is this month. As an avid
reader, the article The Art of Reading really resonated with me (see page 15). No matter how tired I am, at the end of each day, you will find me reading at least a few pages of a book before bed. I love that I can walk into any library and discov- er new authors every time. My daughter loves picking out books at the library— she tends towards books about nature. I am constantly amazed at how she views the natural world. Oftentimes when we are outside together, she notices so many things that somehow escape my notice. Outdoor Play reminds us of all the earth has to offer (see page 28). Just as we take care of the hearth in our individual homes, keeping it a safe
sanctuary for our families, let us remember to extend the same care for our larger hearth, and be sure to celebrate Earth Day, every day.
With Joy, Deborah Turner, Publisher
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