Here is a picture taken a few weeks back on the way to the sailboat - somewhere near the Lummi Nation. The Lummi are rich in culture and heritage, yet unfortunately, like many indigenous cultures, have not adopted the lifestyle of those that have supplanted them in the name of 'progress'. I am reading an interesting book by Jerry Mander called "In the Absence of the Sacred" that questions the true benefit of all the technological advancements in our society. I personally have returned to the life of no automobile and a rotary phone, no microwave or dishwasher, limited television (with one channel), a bicycle (with one speed), and numerous other simplifications of life. I am glad that I can live a life outside of the grasp of 42" LCD televisions with one hundred channels, leased SUV's, etc.
But good movies are a necessity. And tonight, we went to see "Be Kind Rewind" at the local thater. After spending the whole day inside working and on calls (yes, it is Sunday), it was nice to get out in the drizzle to the cozy Pickford and laugh at a silly and fresh movie with some emotional undertones.
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What to see if I could get some info on Bellingham. Does realy rain all the time? My wife and I are thinking about moving up there from TN, TN just does not have the raw/organic life style we want, which brings me to my other question. Is there really a lot of Organic and/or Raws places to eat/buy food? Thank man... tim@timmaxey.com
Hi Tim. There is a rather large following to support local farmers many times organic. I talked to some farmers that are not 'organic' per se, for varied reasons. But yes, the temperate climate creates an overabundance of local produce. And fortunately a healthy community of people supporting these farmers. If fuel prices continue anywhere near the trend of the last eight years, it will be virtually impossible to transport food across the globe and these local farmers will become critical, but I digress.
Tim,
we moved up from California~ would not move back even if we won Lotto~
The rain is fairly constant during the winter (when it is not snowing) but really is part of living here. The people are so friendly~
Raw food and/or organic food is fairly plentiful but it really depends on what you call "organic"..
Come and visit~ both during the summer and during the winter...
Kim and I went to see "be kind, rewind" and loved it for many reasons. we should get together next week and analyze it over some chocolate and whathaveyou. Let's go to sketchingham, at the idiom!
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