Chris Schell
10/24/2024 5:38 PM
I mailed my postcards today, asking people to vote on Nov. 5th. Yay It felt good to DO something besides vote myself.
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Chris Schell 10/24/2024 5:51 PMWe hosted the JustEarth.org team to facilitate our SAC team of 24 divided into interest groups to try to get our global temperature down. It was such an interesting discussion and exercise. 2 hours prep and 3 hours on this evening 6:30-9:30. The event was from 7-9 -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhy do you volunteer during elections? What meaning does it give to your civic life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
Chris Schell 10/21/2024 5:35 AMI met the little girl scouts at the community garden. They planted the garlic for next year and loved the activity. They harvested tomatoes and green peppers to share with our neighbors in need. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhy is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat changes would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods? How can your choices contribute to these changes?
Chris Schell 10/18/2024 4:00 PMWe had an hour and a half meeting with our Garden Advisory Board and decided to add more variety to our community garden next spring. We will add various beans and asparagus and more greens (collard, chard and bokchoy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?
Chris Schell 10/18/2024 3:52 PMI am organizing a climat simulation to be held on the 22nd of October. The facilitator is from JustEarth.org and will walk us through the complexities of the issues affecting climate change. We are in communication. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversations benefit from active listening?
Chris Schell 10/18/2024 3:47 PMA friend came over to explore the prairie and collect seeds. I listened carefully to what she was interested in doing and hopefully guided her process. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityIndigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
Chris Schell 10/18/2024 3:43 PMToday we hosted a 3rd grade field trip from St. Columban, They discovered native plants, collected seeds and observed pollinators. They went on a hike in the woods too. Yes three hours but in three groups. The engagement of the children was heartwarming.-
Jeanne Poirier 10/18/2024 6:26 PM
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Fred Desai 10/18/2024 8:55 AMI read on someone’s feed how they advocate for eating less meat and raising livestock with care, and sustainably.
I realized some years ago how much I can reduce my carbon footprint by giving up meat completely, and I did. I have been very happy with that choice and have never regretted it.-
Jeanne Poirier 10/18/2024 6:49 PMYes - I made the switch too some years back and love the plant-based diet. Feel so much better for my impact on the earth and reducing climate crisis - plus it tastes really good and increases my cooking skills!!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWho inspired you on the feed?
Fred Desai 10/18/2024 8:51 AM“Every day is a fresh start, wake up with a thankful heart“
Very inspiring and I try to practice it:)