Wednesday, March 28, 2012

eReader Rodeo and Roundup

The latest array of digital readers and tablets including Kindle Touch, Kindle Fire, NOOK Color, NOOK Tablet, and the iPad 2 were on display.  There was hands-on access for all the devices with tips and tricks to utilize your digital device with Dorrie Scott, Abraham Korah, and Melanie Wachsmann.

Image: http://www.androidpit.com/en/android/blog/400957/Battle-of-the-Displays-Kindle-Fire-vs-Nook-Tablet-vs-iPad-2

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

The Yin and the Yang of Yoga

Barbara Morrison of the Texas Yoga Center was back to share ways to keep centered, strong, and positive. She had us move through some stretching yoga exercises - all in our chairs. Have you ever done a back bend and a forward bend in a chair? We learned about ancient home remedies from ayurveda and the different body tyes in ayurveda. If you're a hot type, balance it out by eating some ice cream. Not bad. Click on the attachments details.

Creating Balance with Opposites (pdf) and Easy Home Remedies (pdf)

Image: Copyright Texas Yoga Center, http://www.texasyogacenter.com/photos.html

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Square Foot Gardening

Denise Miller, garden educator, shared her years of knowledge on how to create a small raised bed area enriched with compost and tender, loving, but manageable care. Growing your own organic produce can be a healthy, enriching project, and fun for the whole family.

Image: http://daylefergusson.blogspot.com/2010/06/organic-gardening-for-health-happiness.html