New Life Journal back issues from November 2008:
Correction.(Correction notice)
Nov 01, 2008 ... In last month's Strong Roots department, author Torin Kexel's ...
November is for neighbors.(the roots of the matter)(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2008; ... When it came time to plan the 2008 editorial calendar, I started by taking a look back at the themes of 2007 to see which made for great issues that we'd surely want to repeat and which ones didn't work out so well. Our November 2007 theme of Neighbors was a new one at the time, so I ...
Linking lands communities: Linda Giltz outlines Land-of-Sky Regional Council's plans for connection and conservation.
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Land-of-Sky Regional Council (LOSRC) is working with individuals and organizations across a four-county region p to develop a regional plan to ensure that our natural and cultural resources are preserved and that our economy, derived from these and other ...
Wish granted: a peaceful holiday get-together: Brian Jaudon helps you navigate the holidays with ease.
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the holidays fast approaching, you're probably already thinking about what experience you're hoping to have with your family and community of friends. Holiday visits and gatherings often present some emotional and relational landmines that can be ...
Extending the olive branch beyond the holidays.(Interview)
Nov 01, 2008; ... New Life Journal's Maggie Cramer asks Asheville City Councilwoman Robin Cape to share her secrets for creating successful, connected communities. NIJ: What do you feel are the biggest issues that must be worked through by all parties to create thriving communities? ...
Neighborly etiquette for landscaping choices.(Good (& Green) Neighbor Guide Revisited: This year, local experts ask you to consider how your home, not just its inhabitants, affects your community)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Remember: Cleanliness is Next to Good Neighborliness Clean up or contain your junk. You may be okay living with your messes, but it's not okay to expose your neighbors to them. After all, a backyard mess is not only unsightly, it may provide habitat for mosquitoes and vermin. ...
Go green with moss: part 2: last month, Ann Martin convinced you to make moss an eco-friend of your garden. Here, she tells you just how to get it growing.(digging in)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Creating your own moss garden is both fun and easy. You don't need to have a "green thumb" to grow great mosses. After all, you don't have to dig any holes or do much weeding, and moss thrives during all the seasons. So, what are you waiting for? Planning Your Moss Garden ...
Ease depression with yoga: Kelley Colihan explores the mind/body connection of posing.(breathe in)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Today, it's likely that you know someone who is depressed or even that you're depressed yourself. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now finds that more than one in 20 Americans age 12 and older are depressed. While medications and therapy can be effective ...
Got roots? Christa Joy Hamilton shares the roots of fall that can help keep you and your liver holiday healthy.(herbal healing)
Nov 01, 2008; ... The leaves have turned their colors, storm windows have replaced screens, and an extra blanket has been added to the bed. In other words, everything and everyone around has started preparing. Preparing for what? For winter and its holidays, cold weather, family visits and illnesses. It's ...
Limpia: ancient healing ritual of the Aztecs: Erin Everett connects the rituals of the ancient Aztec culture to our healing needs today.(strong roots)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The man raises the conch shell to his mouth and blows into it, its foghorn sound saluting the spirits as he turns to the six directions. Turning with him, women in embroidered blouses and long skirts raise smoking incense burners to the east, west, north, ...
Turn in the weather? Turn to tempeh! Learn tempeh stand-ins for your fall favorites from Georgia Smith.(soul kitchen)(Recipe)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The days of autumn have started to turn chillier and darker. But, not all is grim, as the chilly weather also brings chances to taste dark home brew, to breathe in the aroma of wood Smoke, and to enjoy those comfort foods that fill and warm us: steaming ...
Area farmer's/tailgate markets.
Nov 01, 2008 ... Asheville City Market, Public Works Building, Lot S., Charlotte St., Asheville, NC | Sat 8am-1pm Athens Farmers' Market, Bishop Park, Athens, GA | Sat 9am-1pm Big Ivy Tailgate Market, old fire station at center of town, Barnardsville, NC | Sat 9-11am Black Mountain ...
Wearable art made on the farm: Ruth Gonzalez cozies up with two local fiber farmers.(buy local)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Mountain women have long used their creativity to produce beautiful things from resources readily found on their farms. And today, modern mountain farms raise all sorts of fiber-producing animals whose fibers can be used to create yarn or felt for rugs, clothing, hats and crafts. ...
Sustaining the history that lies out your doorstep: Victoria Partridge helps you unearth the past of your "backyard" landscape in order to preserve it for generations to come.(GREEN ROOTS)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One characteristic of a sustainable landscape is the way that landscape maintains the integrity and functionality of its location. But, landscapes aren't just as we see them now; they also have historic significance tied to their functionality over time ....
Incorporating interaction: the key to a great neighborhood? A plan that creates opportunities for neighbors to bump into one another.(SMART GROWTH)
Nov 01, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While people can make a place truly great, a neighborhood's pattern of development has a large impact on how the people of that neighborhood interact and socialize. One important characteristic of a well-planned neighborhood is that people have many ...
Recycled sweater bear: Joti Marra coaches you on creating these cuddly creatures.(HANDS ON)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Let's face it. Finding the perfect holiday gift for a picky "customer" can be frustrating. Children can be the pickiest of them all. But these bears are sure to please. They're irresistibly cute and cuddly, and the recycled materials, including organic stuffing you can feel good about them ...
Child-friendly choices: there are some materials you'll want to look for and some you'll want to steer clear of, say Truly Ball and Sarah Easterling.(Q & A)
Nov 01, 2008; ... Q: I want to create a healthier home for my child. What steps should I take? A: The most important items with which your child comes into contact that you want to make sure are nontoxic are: their sleeping area, their dining items and their toys. Most people spend ...
Annual awards given by WNC Alliance.(live local ... New Life Journal's department for community news.)(Western North Carolina Alliance)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2008 ... The 23rd Esther Cunningham Award was recently awarded to Dee Eggers, associate professor of environmental studies at UNC-Asheville and past chair of the Western North Carolina Alliance's (WNCA) Steering Committee. The award, named after the founder of the WNCA, Esther Cunningham from Macon ...
Local organization helps you get lead smart.(live local ... New Life Journal's department for community news.)
Nov 01, 2008 ... Currently, only certain building contractors performing renovations are required to have completed a lead safety program course. However, as the movement towards creating green and healthy buildings gets even stronger, it's anticipated that by 2010 all those working with a pre-1978 home ...
Tammy and Michelle Goni: sisters honoring customs and community.(life's leaders)(Interview)
Nov 01, 2008; ... This past January, the storefronts along West Asheville's Haywood Road got a new neighbor: Custom, a hers and home boutique. But Michelle and Tammy Goni, sisters and owners of Custom, didn't want their store's offerings to end at sweaters and decor. They wanted to be sure the new kids on ...