Stress. Is this how YOU want to die?

October 4, 2010

This is the question I asked myself Saturday night as I was settled in on the couch feeling the beginning stages of a cold and watching a documentary on stress. Toward the end of the video, I took a step outside of myself, turned around to look at the heap sitting cross-legged in the middle [...]

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Recycle, Protect our Waterways and Preserve our Seeds

September 17, 2010

This is the message of local artist Shirah Miriam Aumann‘s art installation mapped out on the grounds of Nathanael Greene|Close Memorial Park.  There are many events celebrating the grand opening of the Springfield Greene County Botanical Center.  This one, however, touched a soft spot of mine on all sides.  After meeting ‘Mimi’ as her friends [...]

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Massage Appointments Available!

September 14, 2010

Yes, it’s true….I’m back from an almost two year hiatus from the massage room.  Although I did see a few clients here and there, my main focus was resting my hands and exploring a few other intriguing opportunities.  What I’ve realized most is I need to give massage just as much as my clients need [...]

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Here’s to Public Safety!

August 16, 2010

This weekend I was listening to a friend and co-worker, Melissa Osborn, tell me about a crazy experience she had on Friday night. I just had to post it for other Springfieldians to know because, I too, would have apparently handled this situation wrong according to the Springfield Police Department. So, Mel has been back [...]

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Letter Carrier, Shmetter Carrier

August 13, 2010

Isn’t it interesting how we tend to define people by their ‘day job’? How many times have you wondered what the person on the other end of the cash register or phone line is like in their so-called real life? During the last four months, I’ve helped promote many enthusiasts’ side projects. Besides being an [...]

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Book Signing Benefit at Borders

August 1, 2010

Local author, Kim Doll, will be at Borders to autograph copies of her first book, Moon Shadow, Keeper of the Canines. Five dollars from every book sold will go to support the C.A.R.E. no-kill animal shelter. Whether permitting, C.A.R.E will have their mobile adoption unit on-site at Borders during the event, too! More details coming [...]

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Thank YOU for the Support, Springfield!

July 17, 2010

This is just a quick post to acknowledge all the amazing businesses and individuals in our community who are stepping up and contributing to the Summer Bash Benefit hosted by The Seed, featuring Cindy Woolf and Echo Movement all the way from the Jersey Shore.  Click here to visit the Facebook Event page. Not only [...]

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Summer Bash Benefit Raffle

July 7, 2010

In about three weeks, we’ll be celebrating summer, The Seed style! Local music, local gardens, drums and some cool cats from the Jersey Shore, all at the Outland Ballroom for the finest collection of roots, reggae and folk music to play in Springfield all in one night at the Summer Bash Benefit on July 30th. [...]

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Devin Cara Places 3rd in US National Beard & Moustache Competition

June 13, 2010

The first ever US National Beard & Moustache competition held in Bend, OR, was a definite crowd pleaser, as was our very own Devin Cara, who placed third in the Full Beard category. With approximately 200 contestants, there was definitely some hairy competition among all categories. This manly beauty pageant hosted by Jack Passion, current [...]

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Beard Team USA National Competition is Tomorrow

June 4, 2010

Our journey to Bend, OR, has been a beautiful one.  Devin, Curtis and I just finished hiking the Deschutes River Trail before we ventured over to the Deschutes Brewery to meet some other beards.  Later tonight, we’ll be going to the Old Stone Church for the official welcoming party. The people of Bend have been [...]

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