Bevin Alison's Blog (8)

Somehow my account was disabled but after some emails I am finally back on...wondering what I missed these last 2 weeks??!!

Think about it, if you cannot see it can make things like working and reading very difficult. The world of the blind have shown us that these activities are still possible and that many can thrive without sight, even better than some of us who have 20/20 vision. But there are millions of children around the world that could have their vision corrected by a simple eye exam and pair of gla****. But not everyone has access to an optomitrist...so what does one do? Ask Professor…

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The amazing thing about food is that once I realized how simple it was to begin growing it, the work the food did for itself to grow was amazing.

So here I am, the year is 2012. The garden has been growing for 2 years now. The neighbors have united in producing a once dirt lot into a bountiful garden that supplements the food for the rest of the neighborhood that may not have access to water. We have all pitched in to grow it and are now benefiting from the harvest. My next…

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Since I have already begun my own garden I decided to 'share the wealth' with my neighbors. Many of my neighbors here in South Phoenix are immigrants from Mexico. They do not speak much english (but I am taking Spanish this semester) and we get by and end up sharing thoughts quite fluently. So when I described my garden I did spark the interest of my neighbor Victoria, who has taken advantage of the compost pile I started and the huge assortment of seeds I had on hand. It's only one person so… Continue

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I see a future where I am fully engaged in activity that benefits others and our environment. In ten years I will have the knowledge and wisdom to be running a small organic farm, teaching others about sustainability, building green, conservation and compassion for people, animals and the planet as a wh***. I am contributing to the next generation with my actions, thoughts and words and surrounded by like-minded people. Where I can raise funds and supplies locally to help those in need in other… Continue

"What you have matters more than what you lack (If you’ve got a bicycle, consider what you can build based on that, rather than worrying about not having a car, a truck, a metal shop".

I know from experience that this secret is vital. You can't use what you don't have. I have spent time living on the streets, raising myself and was on my own by 16 years old. Once I finally began working, it was always low paying jobs and living paycheck to…

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"What you have matters more than what you lack (If you’ve got a bicycle, consider what you can build based on that, rather than worrying about not having a car, a truck, a metal shop".

I know from experience that this secret is vital. You can't use what you don't have. I have spent time living on the streets, raising myself and was on my own by 16 years old. Once I finally began working, it was always low paying jobs and living paycheck to…

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