“To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity” If we take a look at it by month, we see that October is about Facing your fears. Halloween brings spooky things jumping out of the dark to scare us….or not. October is like the Moon card in Tarot decks. The Moon card teaches us to face the things that have been buried in our subconscious but that are now … [Read more...]
33rd Coastal Clean Up – Sept 16, 2017
Help clean up the coast by volunteering for the 33rd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Choose among 30 different sites - both coastal and inland waters. Contact the Environmental Center of SLO (ECOSLO) the supervisors of the annual Coastal Cleanup to get involved. Participants are encouraged to bring grocery bags for reuse, a … [Read more...]
Use Coffee Grounds in your Garden
There is a free an accessible garden amendment right under your nose! Here in Central California, many of us know much more about the best restaurant in our neighborhood than we do about the best local garden. We know which cafe has the best coffee roast more than the ins-and-outs of good soil biology. Fortunately, there are some easy to follow steps to enhance your backyard … [Read more...]
Pro Choice Important for Woman
Along with Republican Senator Pete Olson, from Texas, many people think reproductive health care access is something only women need, so, as he says, why should all of us have to pay for it!? Olson, who represents the 22nd district in Texas, made these comments during a radio interview show. He was discussing the Senate's proposed health care replacement bill, known as the … [Read more...]
Publisher’s Letter
As we put the final touches on the spring issue of Information Press, over half the nation had rejected the results of the 2016 election and were worried what might happen under a Trump administration. To show the force of their resolve to keep America safe, following the inauguration, The Women’s March, the largest protest in history, took place across the nation and around … [Read more...]
Heaven in a Wildflower
Auguries of Innocence by William Blake "To see a World in a Grain of Sand And a Heaven in a Wild Flower Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand And Eternity in an hour" Spring’s arrival always stimulates growth, and this year many are facing inner-seasons of concern about how best to nurture the gardens of our lives and our world. In tending our plots, wildflowers sprout … [Read more...]
Holi — A Celebration of Color
Holi may be the most colorful celebration ever observed; in fact, it’s called the “Festival of Colors.” Also known as Holaka or Phagwa, Holi is an annual Hindu festival celebrated on the day after the full moon in March (the Hindu month of Phalguna). During Holi, Hindus meet with friends and neighbors in public places to enjoy huge bonfires and spray each other with vibrant … [Read more...]