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Isn’t it interesting that after all the peaks and valleys,our life journey is summed up by one simple dash? Letme explain. When we attend a funeral, we usually

receive a memorial card or program. Almost always, theperson’s name appears at the top and beneath it theirbirth year, a dash, and their final year (for example, 1939 – 2009). This little dash represents the person’swhole life.

At a funeral people take time to honor the person’s“Dash”: what they stood for, what they accomplished andmost important, who they were. My husband recentlyattended the memorial service for a friend. He returnedhome inspired by the way this man’s family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances remembered him. Theycelebrated his life by compiling a beautiful book of letterswritten by loved ones to express the impact he had madeon each of their lives.

This man’s life was cut short by an unexpected heartattack. He had no idea it would end the day it did. Yetbecause he lived each day with passion and kindness, histime on earth was deeply meaningful. He cared about others. He took time to listen. He helped wherever hecould. His vision was to create positive change in his community and even in his country. His Dash was a legacy of love to be carried on by those he left behind.

As my husband shared this experience, we both felt theenormous importance of living every day fully—and of living it on purpose. Life is a gift. If we live awake to ordinary moments, this journey can be fascinating and fulfilling—something fantastic, measured not so

much in materialgains, businessachievements orother accoladeswe’ve accumulated (though such things are exciting to experience, delicious to enjoy). But fantastic in the way wehave touched others with our thoughts, words and actions.

What will your Dash mean? How do you want to beremembered? I love these questions. I have been meditating on them recently. I see how days becomeweeks, weeks turn into months and before you know itanother year that has gone by. The elders in my family tellme that for them, time seems to go ever faster as theyage. They marvel that they are approaching old age withsuch speed.

I ask you to give deep thought to what meaning your Dashwill have. (Please get out a pen and a piece of paper. Getready to write down your thoughts and answers so thatyou get the full value from this article.) Here are a few ideasto contemplate.

1. Wake up to your life. Are you sleepwalking, allowingdays to slip by, feeling depressed, disheartened and unsure of where you are headed? Someoneforwarded me a touching email titled “Seven Wondersof the World.” As the story goes, a teacher askedher class to write down what they considered to bethe Seven Wonders of the World. Most of the students used traditional answers like: the Egyptianpyramids, the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal. One student’s answers were quite different. For her, the seven wonders were to feel, tosee, to hear, to taste, to smell, to laugh, to live. If lifefeels dreary and grey to you, if you find yourselfwandering aimlessly about, reconnect with these

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What Will You Do WithYour Dash?

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“When you were born, you cried and the worldrejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, theworld cries and you rejoice.”

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simple wonders. Open up to the exquisite realitiesof life all around you. Come alive to the moment.

2. What will they say about you? How do you want tobe remembered? My mom and I just discussed thisbecause her 60th birthday is just around the corner.She told me that at 50, she would have answered,“I want people to say, ‘She was kind.’” Now, at age60, she says, “I want people to say, ‘She taught meto listen to the Spirit of Truth within me.’” All of mymom’s time is spent in helping others who needcomfort and support. She is already living in a waythat will yield the answer she desires. Take time thisweek to formulate one or two statements thatexpress what you want people to say about you. (I’llshare mine. I want people to say, ”She fully lovedand accepted me where I was but helped me to seeand to reach my full potential.”)

3. Use your passions, talents and resources. Onceyou have clarified the way you desire to be remembered, ask yourself, “How could my interests, gifts and assets be used in a way that willfulfill my desire?” Then begin to take daily action.

4. Lighten up about life. Remember that much of whatwe worry about is frivolous and 99.9% of our fearsnever materialize. Einstein once said, “I want toknow God’s thoughts; the rest are details.” Ratherthan obsessing over debilitating details—whatsomeone else thinks about you, what someone hassaid about you or ways you feel deprived, conserveyour energy. Ask to know God’s thoughts. Keepyour mind tuned in to the grand Mind that dissolvesall problems and leads to wholeness.

5. Fill ordinary moments with love. Don’t underestimatethe importance of offering a kind word or a listeningear, sharing a meal with someone who is hungry, orgiving someone in need a few naira. Adopt the philosophy of Mother Theresa, “What I do you cannotdo; but what you do, I cannot do. The needs aregreat, and none of us, including me, ever do greatthings. But we can all do small things, with greatlove, and together we can do something wonderful.”

6. Wake up to your personal power. If you are unhap-py with your current life situation, remember thatyou are not stuck. First honestly see yourself whereyou are. Take stock of every blessing, even the tiniest. Also, take note of the things you don’t like.Then, take time to clarify what you DO want toexperience. As you accept this moment with gratitude, you become free to focus on what youwant. When you concentrate your thoughts onwhat you want, you are much more likely to experience it. Remember, no matter how manyarrows you shoot you will never hit a target unlessyou are aiming at it. You were created with both thedreams in your heart and the capacity to realize them.

At the beginning life feels like it will be a marathon. The farther we go, the more we begin to see it’s actually a100M Dash. What will you make of your Dash? Take timeto define it or before you know it, life will pass you by. �


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ARUGULA, FENNEL AND AVOCADO SALAD6 cups arugula 4 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 2 small bulbs)1 3/4 cups sliced peeled avocado (about 1 small)1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeseCombine all ingredients except the cheese; toss gently tocoat. Divide the salad among 8 salad plates. Sprinkle thecheese evenly among salads.

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MASSAGE SCHOOLSThe Massage School Exton 6wks to certify. Roxayne (610) 524-2171

MIDWIFERYThe Birth Center, Bryn Mawr & Exton (610) 525-6086

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PSYCHOLOGIST Timothy Freitas, PSY.D. Devon 610 688.3538

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Bach Flower Therapy, Charlene Briggs (610) 594-9591Helping with grief, depression, stress, transitions, anxiety &Emotional challenges. www.bachflowersUSA.com

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Restorative Reiki – unique blend of energy and expressive therapy.Jeanie Ruland-Matteson at Creative Healing Arts (610) 738-0988

RETREAT CENTERSPendle Hill Retreat Center (610) 566-4507personal retreats/ seminars Wallingford, PA www.pendlehill.org

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY AVJ Natural Cat 610-326-0177 6 S Hanover St Pottstown PA 19464Got Your Back 610-834-3992 521 E Hector St Conshohocken PA 19428Dreamcatcher 610-584-5556 4049 Skippack Pk Skippack PA 19474Environmental Home Store 215-368-2589 1684 Kriebel Rd Lansdale PA 19446Lucy 610-649-2541 24 Parking Plaza (Suburban Square) Ardmore PA 19003Ten Thousand Villages 215-723-1221 787 Rt 113 Souderton PA 18964

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NORTHAMPTON COUNTYOrganic Mattress Shop 866-246-9866 1075 Main St Hellertown PA 18055

PHILADELPHIA COUNTYArcadia Boutique 215-667-8099 819 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123The Black Cat 215-386-6664 3428 Sanson St Philadelphia PA 19104Environmental Home 215-844-4733 550 Carpenter Ln @ Greene St Phila PA 19119Eviama Life Spa 215 545 3344 262 S16th St Philadelphia PA 19102Garland of Letters 215-923-5946 527 South St Philadelphia PA 19147Greenable 215-922-6066 126 Market St Philadelphia PA 19106Greendepot 215-333-1404 6951 State Rd, Ste A, Philadelphia, PA 19135Lululemon 215-735-2431 1704 Walnut St Ste 3F Philadelphia PA 19103Moving Arts Institute 215-205-1292 7425 Old York Road Elkins Park PA 19027Sanctuary Yoga Shop 215-242-3150 8611 Grmntwn Ave Chestnuthill PA 19118Ten Thousand Villages 215-574-2008 1122 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107Villa and Hut Furniture 215-425-1014 1105 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19125

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Lucy 856-983-1291 500 Route 73 South (Promenade) Marlton NJ 08053CAMDEN COUNTY

Body Encounters 856-985-6363 230 N Maple Ave Marlton NJ 08053Yogawood! 856-858-YOGA 688 Haddon Ave Collingswood NJ 08108

MORRIS COUNTYTools for Yoga 973-966-5311 2 Green Village Rd Madison NJ 07928

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about 8 minutes. Add asparagus and 1/3 cup basil and simmer until all vegetables are very tender, about 7 minuteslonger. Season soup with salt and pepper. Stir in 1/3-cupbasil. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve, passing Parmesan sepa-rately, if desired.

SPAGHETTI WITH GREEN GARLIC ANDOLIVE OIL1 pound whole wheat or multigrain spaghetti1 tablespoon plus 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 bunches fresh green garlic, cleaned and chopped1 teaspoon chili flakesFreshly ground black pepperSea salt

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and reserve.While pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in smallsauté pan over medium heat. Add green garlic and chiliflakes, sauté for 2 minutes or until translucent. Removefrom heat and add to pasta. Add remaining olive oil and tossto coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SPRING VEGETABLES AND CITRUS BULGUR1 1/2 cups boiling filtered water1 1/2 cups bulgurZest of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)Juice of 1 medium lemon (3 to 4 tablespoons)1 tablespoon minced garlic3/4 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 1/2 cups baby arugula or other baby greens1 cup snap peas or shelled peas1/2 cup diced red or orange bell peppers1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions1/4 cup chopped fresh dill weed or parsley1 tablespoon olive oil

Place the water, bulgur, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt,and pepper in a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined,cover, and set aside for 25 to 30 minutes or until all of theliquid is absorbed and the bulgur is tender. Fluff the bulgurwith a fork to loosen the grains. Stir in all of the remainingingredients. Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.

SPRING PEA SMASH1 cup of vegetable or chicken stock2 cups fresh peas1 clove of garlic, minced fine2 tablespoons thyme 1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated fine

Heat butter and oil over med-high heat and saute garlic andthyme for about 2 minutes. Add the stock, bring to a boil,and add the peas. Cook peas in stock for about 5 minutes.With a slotted spoon, remove half of the pea mixture andput aside. In a small food processor, add remaining peas andstock and process for about 30 seconds, on intervals.Remove mixture and add to reserved whole peas and mixwell. Fold Parmesan cheese into pea smash, and serve!

SPRING ASPARAGUS BENEDICT4 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb jumbo green asparagus, washed and trimmed Salt and pepper ¼ cup white miso¼ cup unsalted butter1 teaspoon sherry vinegar2 poached eggs (recipe follows)2 Multigrain English muffins Put oil in large skillet and heat to medium-high. Cover thebottom of the pan with a layer of asparagus. Sauté untilbrowned around the edges and slightly softened, about 6 - 8minutes. Whisk together miso and butter in a smallsaucepan over low heat until the butter softens but does notmelt. Whisk in vinegar and set aside in a warm place. Toastthe English muffins and put 2 on each warmed plate. Topeach with a generous portion of the asparagus, then apoached egg. Spoon some of the miso butter over each oneand serve immediately.

POACHED EGGS1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon white vinegar2 eggsBring an inch of water to boil in skillet, add salt and vinegar,and lower heat so it barely bubbles. One at a time, breakeggs into a shallow bowl and slip into simmering water.Cover skillet or spoon water over eggs. Cook 3 to 5 minutes,just until white is set and yolk has filmed over. Remove witha slotted spoon. Drain and serve as desired.

SPRING ASPARAGUS SOUP1 pound fresh asparagus3/4 cup chopped onion1/2 cup vegetable broth1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1 pinch ground black pepper1 1/4 cups vegetable broth1 cup soy milk1/2 cup yogurt1 teaspoon lemon juice1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheesePlace asparagus and onion in a saucepan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Bring the broth to a boil, reduce heat andlet simmer until the vegetables are tender. Reserve a fewasparagus tips for garnish. Place remaining vegetable mixturein an electric blender and puree until smooth. Melt butter inthe pan that was used for simmering the asparagus andonions. Stir while sprinkling flour, salt, and pepper into thebutter. Do not let the flour brown. Allow the mixture tocook only 2 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 1/4 cups vegetablebroth and increase the heat. Continue stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Stir the vegetable puree and milkinto the saucepan. Whisk yogurt into the mixture, followedby lemon juice. Stir until heated through, then ladle intobowls. Garnish with reserved asparagus tips. Sprinkle withParmesan cheese if desired.


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PERMACU LT UR E IS A SET OF TECHNIQUES AND

PRINCIPLES USED TOCREATE SUSTAINABLEDESIGNS WHEREHUMANS AND NATUREARE INTERCONNECTED.

Some areas where permaculture can be used are landscaping/foodproduction, energy efficiency, water management, home buildingand community design. Resources are used in a sustainable waymimicking the efficiencies found in nature. There are three basic principles in permaculture that emphasizecommunity and the environment vs. individualism and consumerism.They are: caring for the earth, caring for people and sharing thesurplus (food, wealth and time).A central theme in permaculture is the design of food producingecological landscapes. These ecological landscapes are a mixtureof wildlife gardening and edible landscaping. The former creates orpreserves an environment that provides the essentials for wildlifesurvival, where native plants are emphasized. The later emphasizesthe production of food for human use. The permaculture landscapetakes an ecosystem approach, where components provide multipleuses and there is a wide diversity of species. As in naturalecosystems, more complexity means more resilience. A permaculture landscape is built on a healthy soil ecosystem.Organic material and natural fertilizers are used to enrich the soilthat in turn, feeds the plants in the garden. Compost can be madefrom yard waste, kitchen scraps and manure, and can be used tosupply organic matter and nutrients to the soil. Leaves and grassclippings can be used as mulch that help control weeds, conservemoisture and regulate soil temperature. Composting and mulchingreturn waste, as nutrients to the garden ecosystem, followingnature’s cyclical pattern.The some of planting design methods used in permaculture areinterplanting, companion planting, polycultures and guilds. Theseplanting methods use a variety of plants placed in a way that minimizes competition, enhances growth, reduces labor, increasesyield and benefits the environment. The edge effect is an importantconcept in nature and permaculture landscaping. The edge iswhere two natural systems meet, and it is important because ofhigh biodiversity. Examples would be where a lawn meets a gardenor where a garden meets a water feature. The edge effect can beenhanced by making irregular shaped beds and/or by layeringplants from short to tall.Different plant species are selected for various functions such asnitrogen fixation, food production, soil enrichment, medicinalherbs, and wildlife habitat. Below are some examples of howplants can be used in the permaculture garden.


Healthy Family | by Ron Della Penna

Whether planted individually or as part of a garden bed, trees havemany functions. A properly placed tree can help save on homeenergy use by casting shade in the summer or blocking the coldwinter winds. Shade also provides a microclimate for shade lovingplants and the leaves are a source of organic material and mineralsto enrich the soil. Trees are food producers for humans andwildlife. Apples, peaches, cherries, pears, walnuts and chestnutsare examples of common food produced by trees. Native treesrequire less maintenance and can produce food for humans andwildlife such as persimmons, paw paws, serviceberries, and hickories.

Shrubs form the next level in the permaculture garden and, liketrees, they provide year round structure. Shrubs such as viburnums,inkberry, and winterberry can provide cover, food and nesting sitesfor birds, which in return, help keep insects under control. Shrubsplanted as hedges can provide privacy, a windbreak and a barrierto some garden pests. Hardy native shrubs such as blueberry,elderberry, raspberry, beach plums and hazelnuts provide food forhumans and wildlife.

Perennials are very versatile plants since they can be utilized insmall spaces and require less maintenance than annuals. Floweringperennials attract beneficial insects; predators to control pests andpollinators that increase fruit yield. Examples of these insectaryplants are: bee balm, butterfly weed, mint and lavender. Perennialsare also a source of culinary herbs (sage, chives, oregano) andmedicinal herbs (comfrey, coneflower, ginseng). Rhubarb andasparagus are examples of two perennial vegetables. Strawberryand creeping thyme, are two perennials that serve both as agroundcover and a food source.

Annuals, though temporary, produce a wide variety of fruits andvegetables. Their bounty includes tomatoes, peppers, squash,spinach, lettuce, potatoes, carrots, etc. Some annual vines suchas cucumbers and pole beans can be grown on arbors and treesinstead of the usual clematis. Some nitrogen fixing annuals providethe important function of supplying available nitrogen to otherplants. These legumes include beans and peas. Of course annualscan provide continuous flower blooming for enjoyment through outthe growing season.

This article is a very brief introduction to permaculture in the homelandscape, but the possibilities are almost endless. Our currentagricultural system is heavily dependant on energy from fossilfuels. It takes 10 calories of energy to produce 1 calorie of food.Large amounts of land are converted to agriculture to support agrowing human population, reducing wildlife habitat. Most of oursuburban landscape is used for aesthetic and recreational value.By applying permaculture to the home landscape we can help prevent habitat loss, reduce energy usage, and by supplying foodyou save money while eating healthier.

Recommended Reading: Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway, 2000 �

PERMACULTUREPERMACULTUREfor the Home Landscape

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