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EVENT SAMPLER
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get ready for the holidays

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTS
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Chili, Cheese & Cider Fest
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015, 12-4pm
Place: Henry Hudson Waterfront Park,
Hudson, NY - (518) 432-5360
Price: $5-$10. Join us for a gastronomical
celebration of the fall harvest season
featuring the best the Hudson Valley has to
offer: our regions highly competitive chili
chefs, award-winning artisanal cheesemakers,
and renowned cider makers. It will be a
fun-filled palate-testing day, all set against
the magnificent Hudson River and the scenic
town of Hudson, which will be bustling with
local artists featured in the Columbia County
Council on the Arts annual ArtsWalk. The
event will feature: Eighth Annual Hudson
Valley bounty chili contest; farmstead cheese
and farm cider tastings and pairings, beer &
cider bar presented by Gaskins, live music,
kids entertainment, food vendors, and more.
www.hudsonvalleybounty.com
Hawthorne Valley Fall Festival
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2015, 10am-4pm
Place: 327 County Route 21C, Ghent, NY.
Price: Free. Rain or shine. Join us for our
annual celebration of agriculture, ecology,
and education! Activities for all ages include
hay mazes, slides, jumps, and rides, apple
cider pressing, meeting the horses, chickens,
pigs, and sheep, scarecrow making contests,
storytellers, carving pumpkins, and more.
Also, enjoy delicious, organic, local foods and
live music while visiting local vendors.
www.hawthornevalleyassociation.org
Arlo Guthrie: Alices Restaurant: 50th

Anniversary Tour
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2015, 7pm
Place: The Colonial Theatre, 111 South
Street, Pittsfield, MA - (413) 997-4444
Price: Tickets: A: $75 B: $60 C: $40
Arlo Guthries career exploded in 1967 with
the release of the album, Alices
Restaurant, whose title song helped
foster a new commitment to social
awareness and activism.
www.berkshiretheatregroup.org
6th Annual Berkshire
Drum & Dance Fest
Date: Friday, October 16, 2015, 7pm
Place: Tamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural
Center, Berkshire Community College,
Boland Theatre at 1350 West Street, Pittsfield,
MA. A benefit for the Tamarack Hollow
Nature & Cultural Centers Raise the Roof
Project featuring over 75 performance artists
from the Berkshires & Beyond! 7pm for
Silent Auction and Tamarack Hollow Trading
Marketplace; event 7:30pm.
www.tamarackhollow.com
Craft Brew Festival
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 1-5pm.
Place: Berkshire South Regional Community
Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington,
MA - (413) 528-2810. Join us for a barrel
of fun and a wonderful feast at our Craft
Brew Fest Fundraiser.
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"A Supernatural Evening"

at the Athenaeum
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015, 7pm
Place: Berkshire Athenaeum, 1 Wendell
Avenue, Pittsfield, MA - (413) 499-9480
Price: Free. Jeff Belanger sets the mood for
Halloween with tales and legends.
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The Naumkeag Pumpkin Trail
Naumkeag House and Gardens
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015, 5:30-8:30pm
Place: 5 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA
Price: Member: adult $5, kids free;
Nonmember: adult $10, kids $5.
Come enjoy a magical treat along our
pumpkin-lit garden trail where nocturnal
woodland creatures from our local Berkshire
forests will emerge to share their stories and
educate families in a fun and unique way.
This is a non-scary event for all ages! Tours
will be leaving every 10 minutes from the
carriage house where participants can enjoy
crafts and activities and costumes welcomed!
Reservations encouraged. www.thetrustees.org
Halloween Costume Dance
Date: Friday, October 30, 2015, 6:30-8:30pm
Place: Berkshire South Regional Community
Center, 15 Crissey Road, Great Barrington, MA
Price: $6 at the door. Come join us for the
spookiest dance of the school year! Enjoy
dressing up and dancing with your friends!
Snacks and drinks will be provided. For
grades 5 through 8. www.berkshiresouth.org
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Stingy Jack's Pumpkin Wine / Now is the time
to plan for the holiday season guest lists, the dates, food, and drink. Les
Trois Emme Vineyard and Winery has a special wine to meet the taste of
every guest. This is the perfect time to provide Stingy Jack's Pumpkin wine
with your main course of roast turkey or duck. Try cranberry wine before
your meal, and finish with a delicious after-dinner port wine, Entourage
a sweet wine made from Old Vine Zinfandel grapes. Of course, there
are many more wines to choose from. Come and visit our winery on any
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We can help you find just the right wine, beer,
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learn about wine and food pairing, and enjoy access to special pricing on
select wines. Take advantage of our 20%-off wine sale at Cellarbration
Wine, Beer & Spirits on the first and third Thursday of each month (some
exclusions apply). The offer includes all 750ml bottles of wine from our
hand-picked selections. If you can't make it to the store to order, just visit our
website and give us a call and we will put your order aside for you. Gift cards
available. Our store is located inside Great Barrington's Big Y World Class
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hostess gift. Berkshire Organics offers several sizes
and varieties of gift baskets for the holidays filled
with local, organic, and non-gmo items from the
Berkshires and surrounding area. This season,
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gift baskets online. Orders can be picked up at our
market or FREE DELIVERY is available in Berkshire
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create your own, for a personal touch. Each bottle is 2 oz. and
the set retails for just $34. Oliva! is a family-owned business and
we sell only the finest, freshest, extra virgin olive oils and balsamic
vinegars from around the world. We personally sample and
select each product in our store and we hope that this personal
touch is reflected in the quality of our products. Order online or
visit our Berkshire store located at 27A Housatonic Street,
Lenox, MA. (413) 637-0080, www.olivaevoo.com
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or handmade here in America, all of our merchandise is well made, fun, and sure
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GMO-free, local food system, we have made it our goal to offer
alternatives to those brands that trace back to food-industry giants.
Some examples of this corporate ownership include several
natural and organic labels that can be found in grocery stores
around the country:
Offering these organic brands at Berkshire Organics would

mean that were giving money right back to the food giants which
also means that we are ultimately contributing to their support of
GMOs in the food system. Instead, we offer a wide selection of
food that is grown or made by companies who support a GMO-free
food system. In many cases this means the food is certified organic,
but it might also mean that it is grown and/or made sustainably
and without GMOs even if it isnt organic. Our commitment
to excellence in this regard is what placed us among the Organic
Consumers Associations Top 12 Grocers in America in 2013, and
it is a title which we are proud to uphold.
~ This article was written for Berkshire Organics by Maya Greene, professor
at Columbia-Greene Community College. www.berkshireorganics.com.
any years ago, Berkshire Organics started to do

extensive research into the origins of organic foods.
What we discovered was a web of ownership that
often pointed back to enormous corporations who have adopted the
organic label in an effort to be more marketable (in other words
to make more money). These large corporations are most often
the ones who support genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in
the food system (and the lack of labeling for foods with genetically
engineered ingredients), as well as lobbying against sustainable
practices and the protection of smaller farms and companies.
Horizon Dairy (owned by Dean Foods)

Muir Glen and Cascadian Farms (General Mills)
Kashi and Morningstar Farms (Kelloggs)

R.W. Knudsen and Santa Cruz Organic (Smuckers)
Applegate meats and cheeses (Hormel)
Green & Blacks chocolate (Kraft Foods)
And many, many more
Chickpea Salad with Pesto
his delicious chickpea salad comes together quickly, and is a great

way to use the garden-fresh veggies that are prolific this time of year
(like basil, zucchini, onions, and peppers). It keeps well for several days, and
is delicious both as both a side dish and on its own.
Ingredients
1 can drained and rinsed organic chickpeas (preferably from a brand
using BPA-free lining)
1 cup homemade pesto (blended basil, garlic, romano cheese, olive
oil, pine nuts, salt)
1 finely chopped fresh zucchini
1 finely chopped sweet onion
Finely chopped sweet bell pepper, preferably a mix of small red,
orange, and/or yellow
Salt and pepper to taste
Crumbled feta cheese
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and let marinate for an hour or two.
Taste for seasoning, and top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
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THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN / by Mary Makuc & Peggy Silva
wenty years ago I remember looking at an aspirin

bottle and seeing the words gluten-free pop up.
I wondered what gluten was and why I should care
about it. Then I read about Jane Swift, our former governor,
trying to thrive on a campaign trail laden with pancake breakfasts,
muffins, and donut-only events. She explained that she had celiac
disease (also called celiac sprue) and was safe eating corn, potatoes,
and other grains, but had to avoid all glutenous foods or she would
be very ill. Gluten is synonymous with the gliadin protein found in
wheat, barley, rye, and certain oats (oats processed in the same plant
with one of these can become contaminated with gluten). This
gliadin protein helps make the particles in breads and cakes stick
together, but can be difficult or impossible to digest by some.
Ten years ago my oldest daughter, Gabriella, at the ripe age of
11 was having a series of mysterious illnesses and symptoms such
as horrible stomach pain, joint pain, and yellowing teeth. She lost
about 10 pounds without trying. When she developed the worst
pain after eating spaghetti, I remembered the story of Jane Swift. I
pushed her doctor to give her the simple blood test for celiac sprue,
and my theory was confirmed by a blood test and endoscopy.
My daughter, like Jane, found out she could be healthy and
thrive as long as she avoided eating foods with gluten since she
was lacking the enzyme to digest it. Gabriella was the only one
at family parties who needed to eat this way so while everyone
else had regular bread, pasta, and desserts, Gabriellas portions
had to be prepared and served separately. Whether homemade or
store bought, her foods must contain brown or white rice flour,
or other flours or starches like tapioca, sorghum, quinoa, millet,

garbanzo, or ground nuts in place of gluten-containing flours.
Xanthan became a staple because you can add that to glutenfree flour to make it bind in almost anything. It took a while
but finally the whole family understood Gabriella could still have
fruits, meats, vegetables, nuts, eggs, fish, and other grains as long
as they were lacking gluten and had not been contaminated by
gluten during preparation or processing.
Just four years ago my youngest daughter, Nadia, was also
diagnosed with celiac but by then there was much more awareness
about eating gluten free gluten-free smartphone apps for dining
out, gluten-free menus, and even a gluten-free Communion host.
To find out more about living with celiac go to the Celiac Sprue
Association online, www.csaceliacs.org. There has literally been
a gluten-free explosion and the books Gluten Free Revolution and
Wheat Belly have been read by millions of people, making them
think twice about grabbing that once traditional dinner roll.
Now in 2015 my little one, Nadia, shares the gluten-free
buffet items not only with her sister but with my sister-in-law, a
nephew, and a niece of mine. Only about one in one hundred
persons have celiac disease but many others are eating gluten-free
because of a tested wheat intolerance, or they just feel better, less
tired, or less bloated through trial and error. Some swear it helps
with autoimmune disorders, weight loss, fibromyalgia, MS, chronic
Lyme, learning disabilities, and the list goes on. The holidays will
be here soon. Following is an apple pie recipe that gluten-free
folks can share with the rest of the clan.
Gramma Peg's Gluten-free Apple Pie Recipe

Crust Ingredients (for 2 pie shells)
2 cups gluten-free flour (plus extra for rolling)
1 tsp (rounded) xanthan gum
teaspoon salt
cup shortening
1 T vinegar
1 large egg, beaten
4 T ice water
Crust Instructions
In a medium bowl, blend the dry ingredients until well blended. Cut
in the shortening until coarse crumbs form. In a small bowl, beat
the vinegar and egg together, then add the ice water and combine.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients with a fork and
keep blending until the dough forms a ball. Work the mixture with
your hands to obtain a smooth texture. Cover and refrigerate for 30
minutes or more before rolling out.
Next, divide the dough in half and roll out on waxed paper
dusted with flour (do not use toxic plastic wrap). Roll out to an 11"
circle using flour to prevent sticking. Place the dough in a 9" pie
plate. Repeat with second piece of dough and cut steam vents in top
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if making a two-crust pie. Fill with pie filling (recipe follows), and
place second piece of pastry on top; adjust to fit. Roll under and
crimp pastry. For a baked single crust, prick the pastry with a fork
on sides and bottom. Bake the crust in a preheated 450F oven
for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool before filling.
Apple Pie Ingredients (for one pie)
1 T tapioca
8-10 apples peeled, cored, and sliced about " thick
(4-5 Yellow Delicious, 2-3 McIntosh, 1-2 Granny Smith)
cup cranberries (optional)
5-6 drops fresh lemon juice
dash allspice
cup raw sugar
dash ground cloves
3 T cornstarch
4 tsp butter
1 tsp cinnamon
2 T milk
tsp fresh ground nutmeg
1 tsp large-grain sugar
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Smooth one pie crust round into the bottom of a 9" or 10" pie
pan. Sprinkle tapioca on top of the bottom crust. Pile apple slices
high (dont skimp) into the prepared pan with some cranberries
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apples. In a separate bowl mix the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon,
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apples. Slice the 4 teaspoons of butter and scatter on top of the
apple mixture. Put the top crust over the apple mixture and seal
and crimp the edges of the crust in your own style. I like to pinch
every inch or so with my thumb and index finger. My mother liked
to press with the tines of a fork. Look at different methods and
choose one that suits you.
Next, brush a thin layer of milk over the top crust with your
fingertips or a pastry brush. Avoid getting milk on the outer crust
area. Then sprinkle the large-grain sugar on top of the crust, again
avoiding the edges. Cut some vents on the top crust near the
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uncovering the past

DO HOUSES HAVE SOULS?
By Jennifer Lilienthal
t may be an anthropomorphic stretch to say houses

have souls. But, for better or for worse, buildings have
vivid memories. Renovating an old house can feel like a
process of pulling back the bits and pieces of the recent past to
reveal evidence of the lives of former residents, layer by layer.
Inevitably I find myself wondering about the people who left
these traces of their existence. Who were they, and what were
their lives like when they lived in my house?
Local writer and watercolor artist Debbie Hanson Greene
undertook the arduous and unending task of renovating her home
in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. When her partner, David,
discovered copies of 100-year-old photos of the structure in a
kitchen drawer, she was inspired to restore some of the houses
original features. Despite the prohibitive cost, she removed
the aging aluminum siding, only to discover extensive rot in
the clapboard siding underneath. But she also uncovered two
beautiful round windows and decorative paneling, evidence of
the original homeowners love of beauty, buried by a pragmatist
from the more recent past. Her curiosity about the original
owner was piqued by this and by other details, such as the Greek
columns occupying precious living room space with their elegant
and structurally unnecessary presence.
Until the day when the Past visited the Present, in the form of a
92-year-old visitor from Norfolk, Virginia. Debbie arrived home
from work to find a note taped to her door, left by the elderly
woman, saying she had stopped by, hoping to see the house
where she had spent summers as a child. Fortunately she was still
in the area when Debbie contacted her, and she was thrilled to
be invited to tea.
The womans name was Janice Whiting. She was the greatgranddaughter of the original owner, Isaac George Perry, a Great
Barrington jeweler from Connecticut. As Janice walked through
the house, each room evoked memories. There, in the front parlor,
was where they had laid out Uncle Bill when he died; there, in
the dining room, was where the grand piano had been, used by
her uncle, who played professionally; there, in the backyard, was
where her grandmother was said to have played with a young
W.E.B. Du Bois, according to family lore.
Debbie was fortunate to have had the chance to hear these stories,
because Janice died the following year. Renovating the house took
its toll in time, money, and stress but Janices visit made her glad
for the loving care shed given the old structure.
More clues emerged as the years (and the dollars) slipped by.
Newspapers from 1889 had been stuffed in the walls of the
back bathroom. Shards of porcelain were found about two
feet underground in the back yard. But without investing a
significant amount of time at the Registry of Deeds or the
Historical Societys archives, she would probably have had to be
satisfied with these vague clues.
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Have you given your heart to an old house? Contact me at

jllportraits@live.com with your old house story, and it may be
featured in a future column.
~ Jennifer Lilienthal, Professional Genealogist, at jllportraits@live.com
is sole proprietor of JLL Family Stories. She specializes in German
records research, New York State and Western Massachusetts
and family history writing. Jennifer lives in Lee, MA. Photo of
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unraveling the history

OF MODERN CANINE NUTRITION - PART 1
By Kristina Tina Dow
rior to the Industrial Revolution, the diets of domesticated

dogs were, for better or worse, for richer or poorer,
generally reflective of the diets of their owners. While
some shared their owners pat de foie gras, others shared
meager scraps. But with the Industrial Revolution, many things
began to change, including how people fed their pets.
At the forefront of the Industrial Revolution, the British
Agricultural Revolution heralded greatly improved agricultural
productivity brought about by the mass-production of more
efficient agricultural equipment. Displaced agricultural workers
moved into the manufacturing sectors of the economy where
water power and steam power were pumping life into factories.
Everyday life began to move more quickly, and convenience was
elevated to a necessity of life.
In the midst of those changing times, Ohio businessman James
Spratt took notice of stray dogs scavenging biscuits thrown by
the sailors and passengers on ships arriving at British docks.
Not long thereafter, Spratts Dog Cake, a biscuit made from
grains and vegetables held together with a bit of animal blood,
became what is thought to be the first manufactured dog food.
Spratt marketed his cakes as an inexpensive, easy to serve, and
nutritionally superior modern way to feed companion dogs.
Although the companion animals of Victorian era urban
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of meat harvested from horses downed in city streets, increasing
acceptance of manufactured dog cakes brought about much
debate as to how British urban companion dogs should be fed.
While it could be generally agreed that the natural carnivorous
needs of working dogs should be met, many argued that feeding
urban companion dogs a natural carnivorous diet led to unwanted,
uncivilized, and even savage behavior.
With the arrival of Spratts Dog Cakes in the United States in the
1870s, a similar debate began to rage on this continent. Dr. R.J.
Garbutt, chief veterinarian with New York Citys ASPCA and
pioneer in the use of diagnostic radiology in veterinary medicine,
reported an increasing incidence of digestive upset among dogs
fed a diet of manufactured dog cakes; nevertheless, manufactured
dog cakes and biscuits dominated the American dog food market
until the early 1920s and the introduction of canned dog food.
The invention of the automobile in the early 1900s caused
horsemeat prices to drop, an opportunity which Illinois horse
dealer P.M. Chappel used to his advantage, introducing canned
horsemeat for dogs in 1922 under the brand name Ken-L Ration.
The manufacture of canned dog food stumbled a bit with the
setting aside of tin for the WWII war effort, but as that demand
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eased, the manufacture of canned dog food picked up again.

Canned dog food was the choice of most consumers into the mid1950s, but with the development and refinement of extrusion
processing, kibbled dog food rapidly began to gain acceptance.
Taking James Spratts lead, kibbled dog food manufacturers
marketed their products to busy consumers as an inexpensive,
easy to serve, and modern way to feed.
In 1942, Quaker Oats acquired P.M. Chappels Ken-L Ration
brand, followed in the 1950s by General Millss acquisition
of James Spratts American dog cake business. Those two
acquisitions foretold the movement of many industrial giants
into the pet food industry. Diversification of industrial giants
holdings through the acquisition of pet food manufacturers held
many advantages for those giants, not the least of which was
the recycling of the by-products (inedible meats and grains) of
their other holdings into pet food production, thereby converting
trash into treasure.
In 1958, the Pet Food Institute (PFI) was founded with the
express mission of discouraging the feeding of anything other
than manufactured dog food. By engaging consumers through
all manner of media (print, radio, and television), PFI saw to it
that the feeding of manufactured dog food was advocated to
the exclusion of everything else. With increasing numbers of
industrial giants at play, the marketing of manufactured pet foods
became steadily more aggressive, creative, and deceptive.
But perhaps the most masterful (and insidious) marketing strategy
within the pet food industry was the introduction of modern
veterinary prescription diets shilled only through licensed
veterinarians. The industrial giants of the prescription diet
industry have, to their maximum advantage but not necessarily
to the advantage of our pets health, deliberately co-opted an
important element of basic veterinary education and care, namely
how our pets are best nourished.
With all that veterinarians are expected to master as general
practitioners, its difficult to blame them for accepting the help
of someone who steps forward and offers, I can make nutrition
easy for you. Whom, indeed, can we hold accountable? We
certainly cannot depend upon the American Veterinary Medical
Association (AVMA) to legislate, without bias, matters involving
some of their most influential sponsors. To be continued in Our
BerkshireTimes Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 issue.
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The impact of the Shafiis environmental commitment grows each

year as the company grows. In 1997, they established TigerPress
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size in 2001 and 2006, TigerPress acquired a folding box printing
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production process. As a result of this experience Reza wrote
a book to explain what is really meant by green printing. His
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Although there is a place for short-run digital printing, Reza says
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ecently I missed a perfect opportunity. I was

feeling proud of myself because I had successfully
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Goldfish for breakfast. He had just finished happily pouring
Goldfish into a container to save for snack. The sunshine
poured into the windows and seemed to beam down on the
lovely scene.
A few moments later, my son had scooped up both the full
container and the quite large Goldfish box and moved across
the kitchen to put them away. In the process of juggling both
items, he managed to drop the not-quite closed container
and the entire contents scattered across the floor.
The effect was startling. I think I may have even let out a little
gasp. I quickly swooped in and helped him clean up the spill.
After hearing his reply, I could have asked him how he felt
about what happened. Maybe I could even have asked what
he learned from the experience, or what ideas he had for
preventing that kind of spill in the future. Then finally, I
could have asked, How can I help?
By giving a child the opportunity to reflect, we give the gift of
self-awareness and discovery, as well as a sense of competence.
A big part of our jobs as adults is to help children learn to
think for themselves. I want my son to grow up being able
to reflect on his mistakes and figure out another course of
action. Next time, Ill be sure to give him the opportunity.
~ K. Meagan Ledendecker is a Certified Positive Discipline Educator,
Director of Education at The Montessori School of the Berkshires,
and is always on that seemingly unattainable quest to become a better
parent. www.berkshiremontessori.org
As I scooped up handfuls of snack, though, I realized that I

had let a golden opportunity slip away.
I saw my sons face right after he dropped the container full
of Goldfish. He was shocked. What had happened?
I was pretty sure I knew what had happened. He was carrying
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completely. But did he know?
I wonder what would have happened if I had merely taken a
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re you familiar with Ayurveda, the

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Dr. Alkaitis (owner of an organic skin care
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foundation for beauty. Ayurveda excels at
offering techniques to increase and support
health and beauty. The great news is that
these techniques are easy and cheap, or
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the health and beauty of your skin.
1. Dry skin brushing

This simple exfoliating technique will make
your skin softer and keep your lymphatic
system moving. Gentle daily exfoliation
insures your newest, shiniest skin cells are
making a good impression on the surface
and supports your lymphatic system, which
is critical for a well-functioning immune
system. It smooths the skin and feels
invigorating; Ive seen clients successfully
reduce keratosis pilaris from upper arms
and thighs and it is rumored to reduce
the appearance of cellulite. Ready to try it
yourself? I like the Yerba Prima Skin Brush
with the removable handle. Using long,
light strokes, run the brush over the surface
of your skin, always in the direction of your
heart. Take each leg separately and begin at
your feet and move upward until you have
covered every area of your body with a few
strokes. When youve finished, shower to
wash off all those loosened dead skin cells.
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This should be listed as number one to emphasize how critical

it is for our total health, as well as for great-looking skin. I
didnt put it first though, because I imagine everyone kind
of knows this already, but just hasnt been able or convinced
enough to make it happen. We look and feel better when we
sleep well. Studies prove, and Ayurveda asserts as well, that we
will get better quality sleep if we start around ten oclock. So
make the choice to support your health and beauty and form
the habit of winding down your evening before ten.
5. Drink water
The easiest way to keep all of your bodys elimination processes
functioning is to stay hydrated. Hydrated cells and tissues have
the best chance to work properly; dehydrated tissue does not.
So eat water-filled foods and drink pure water (not from plastic
water bottles). I still think the old guideline of 64 ounces per
day is a good place to start. For myself, I created a system that
involves decanting my water ahead of time into a glass pitcher.
If you need to add a little lemon or lime and stevia (I like the
Body Ecology version), or fresh herbs to make it more exciting,
do it. Theres lots to be said (a whole websites worth) about
what constitutes quality water, but for our current purposes,
drink from the tap if it isnt chlorinated and drink filtered water
if it is, and choose glass bottled water.
~ Ren Marasco is a skin care therapist and the owner of Renew Skin
Care, Yoga, and Chinese Face Reading located in Ashley Falls, MA.
Ren is also a certified yoga instructor and offers a weekly yoga class
on Tuesdays at 9am at Lifeworks Studio in Great Barrington, MA. She
has been working within the wellness community since 1999 and is
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By Alison Shore Gaines
y teeth have never been

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dingy with drinking green tea. Now my
teeth are becoming whiter every day.
And baking soda is cost effective
it costs less than $3 for a pound (easily
five years worth of tooth brushing)
compared to spending $7 for a tube
of natural nonfluoride toothpaste. It
takes a little getting used to the salty
taste without the mint flavoring, but I
love that it is natural and inexpensive.
Baking soda is eco-friendly and is a safe
health and beauty product as well as
being an effective replacement for many
household purposes.
What is baking soda, anyway? Its a
chemical compound called natron or sodium
bicarbonate, with a slightly salty, alkaline
taste. Natron is a mineral found dissolved
in many mineral springs. It was first used in
Egypt thousands of years ago for home and
body. Here are a few of its many uses.
Body scrub Use the same scrub as

previous. It feels great all over and softens
elbow patches and heel cracks.
Toothbrush and oral appliance

cleanser Soak these items overnight in
a glass of warm water with two teaspoons
baking soda. The baking soda will clean
and purify them.
There are hundreds of uses for baking

soda that are inexpensive, effective, and
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Facial cleanser Make a paste of three

parts baking soda to one part water.
Gently rub on face as an exfoliant. As a
remedy for blackheads and acne, you can
leave a thicker paste on those areas for
five to ten minutes, then rinse off.
Deodorant Since I stopped drinking

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Household cleanser A thick paste of

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Use it as a nonscratch scrub for pots and
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tubs, and floors. For a little more oomph,
add a bit of liquid dish soap to the paste. It
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mind & spirit
not to be left out

BEAUTY THAT MANIFESTS ITSELF FROM THE INSIDE OUT / by Rodelinde Albrecht
hen I was a young girl, oh how I longed to have

curly golden locks, a kissable Cupids-bow mouth,
a pert little button of a nose. Alas: fishing in my
familys abundant gene pool had netted me all the wrong things:
my fathers high forehead and his grand patrician nose (scaled
down a bit but not enough); my mothers obstinately straight
hair and her poor eyesight; my grandfathers narrow lips. I had
swallowed as gospel truth the romantic novels, the songs, the
movies in which the pretty girl always gets the handsome guy
and they stride off, hand in hand, into happy ever after. And so I
feared I would be forever left out of love.
both be so happy, together, forever. But he could not see into

my soul, he could not hear my heart. He got off at the next stop.
I never saw him again.
Deep down, I knew I had fished up some qualities of value as

well: optimism, patience, tolerance, a kind heart, a creative spirit,
high intelligence, a quirky sense of humor, a boundless capacity for
loving. But these traits seemed invisible to the undiscerning eye.
That dream took shape in 1984, in Berkeley, California, when I

became one of the founders of just such a service. Years later,
I met my husband, the real love of my life, through that same
organization. I now live and work in the beautiful Berkshires.
One day when I was 26, I beheld sitting across from me on a

New York subway car the man I was sure would be the love of
my life. He must have felt my stare, for he glanced up at me
and then quickly looked away. Wait, wait! I wanted to call out.
Close your eyes and open your heart! If you could only see the
real me, you would know that I could make you happy. We could
It gives me great joy to know that I am instrumental in helping

others find that one vital and irreplaceable gift: true and lasting
love based on commonly held values and the ability to see that
what is essential is invisible to the eye. ~ Rodelinde Albrecht
At that moment, I realized there should be a way for people like

me to find one another without first being distracted by externals.
They would come to know one another through their written
and spoken words. They would learn enough about one another
that love might begin to grow before they ever met. And when
at last they did meet, they would see one another with eyes newly
opened to the beauty that manifests itself from the inside out.
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