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> Subject: Summer Mailing From Frank
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> July 22nd , 2008
>
> Dear Family and Friends,
>
> Here is a progressive letter I have written to you over the
> last few
> weeks starting at the rainbow gathering up in Wyoming and on to right
> now. I am neck deep in my masters dissertation work and continue that
> delicate summer dance of balance.
>
> July 4th, 2008
>
> I sit now on the earth in Wyoming at the 37th Annual Rainbow
> Gathering at
> 9200 ft. It is early morning and I feel the day of celebration
> dawning in
> (relative) silence. I look forward to a day full of prayer and family
> time. 15,000 of us coming together to pray for the earth. So much to
> learn here. Happy interdependence day!
> [I have since found out that next year we will keep the cycle
> turning and
> gather in New Mexico. Hope to see you over the rainbow.]
>
> July 13th , 2008
>
> Greetings from New Mexico where the monsoons have come and I am
> privileged to experience a balmy night. I have spent time sharing
> plants
> with with over 12oo people since my last letter. Many of you reading
> this are amongst them. Bless you. I thank you for adding depth to
> these
> letters through our staying connected in word and deed.
> Many of you whom I saw along the path mentioned an appreciation
> for these
> virtual letters. It is good energy to help me to show up here
> despite an
> excessive amount of good work to do and the whirlwind of the current
> flow.
> I have finished my coursework at Schumacher College. My
> dissertation due
> at the end of August is occupying a daily focus. I look forward to
> sharing it with you this fall. I plan to visit Schumacher again on
> my way
> to India. Thank you to all those who helped to make that experience
> memorable and who helped the energy flow. In my last days at
> school I was
> surprised with a scholarship from Aboca Herbal Company that paid
> off the
> remaining money I owed. Ahh, living my dream. May the energy flow
> toward
> you living yours also.
> Below you will find my schedule over the next couple of months.
> Please
> show up if you can and share with others.
> I have finalized my dates for the southern India expedition I have
> been
> mentioning these last couple of years—September 19-October 10.
> Space is
> limited but let me know if you are interested. More details are below
> this letter.
> These are such challenging times in the world. The paradoxes are
> becoming
> more profound. Shift. Change. Transition is happening. My spring
> journey flowed so well. Many thanks to the hosts and participants
> –wow—30 happenings in 37 days through 8 states. I could not have done
> it with the assistance of Jessikah Towle who helped get it
> organized and
> traveled with me helping to keep track of all the details.
> I then spent time in California with family and launched from there
> to the
> stone soup gathering and then on to rainbow. After rainbow I traveled
> with Joseph through Colorado teaching a day outside Durango then
> down into
> NM into hot springs and time in the Sandia Mtns. Now I am in NC at
> home
> hard at work preparing my dissertation. Heading to the Appalachian
> Mountains soon to teach and participate in summer gatherings. Hope
> to see
> you along the way.
> Enjoy the Summer!
>
> Remember!
> Eat Something Wild Everyday
> Multi-skill yourself (start with the basics)
> Build resilience in yourself and your community
>
> Love and Light,
>
> Frank
> www.plantsandhealers.com
>
>
> "A fundamental flaw of modern western culture is its defining
> Nature as
> somehow separate from humanity. That illusion of otherness is
> killing all
> of us."
> -anonymous
>
>
>
> Schedule for Summer 2008
>
>
> July 24th -25th Wild Foods and Fermentation with Sandor Katz at the
> Ashevillage Institute, NC Details at www.kleiwerks.org
> July 25th-27th Plants and Mushrooms with Ken Crouse Hot Springs,
> NC Some
> day spaces still available. Contact Elmer for details: 828-622-7206.
> July 28th Transition Culture Discussion circle in Hot Springs, NC
> 8:00 pm.
> Contact Elmer for details: 828-622-7206. If you would like to
> join us
> for dinner at 7:00 please let Elmer know. He has copies of the
> "Transition Handbook" by Rob Hopkins available. Come share and listen
> to views on local resilience and re-skilling ourselves. Now is the
> time
> to build community.
> August 1nd-3th 15th Summer Permaculture Gathering at Celo, NC visit:
> www.se-permaculture.tripod.com
> August 8th Embracing Your Plant Allies with Mary 10-3 outside
> Asheville
> exact Location TBA. email marymorgaine@yahoo.com for details.
> August 8th Getting to know the Conifers 6:00-8:00 at the ASHH in west
> Asheville. 2 Westwood Place
> tel: 828-350-1221 www.HerbsHeal.com
> Bring a snack to share. Also, any cones, needles or branches of
> conifers
> around you. They are called the plants of a thousand uses.
> Conifers have
> many stories to tell. Come Listen and Share.
>
> Donations are always appreciated. Many Thanks for those who support
> me on
> the Green Path…
>
>
>
>
> India Adventure
>
> Kerala, S. India
>
> September 19-October 10
>
> Ayurvedic Medicine, Spice Gardens and South Indian Culture
>
>
> Walk through diverse spice gardens. Explore Indian Nature Preserves
> and
> time with native people. Experience an introduction to Ayurveda in a
> hands-on, rootsy way.
>
> If you are interested in living into this journey send an email to:
> Planttalk2008@yahoo.com and I will send you more information.
> Starting
> looking into plane tickets to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram),
> Kerala and
> applying for a visa.
>
>
> Going Deeper—
>
> This will be my third journey to India (1997, 2004). Though
> our time
> together is scheduled for three weeks (Sept 19-Oct 10), I encourage
> you to let this be a launching pad for additional travel. If you
> would like suggestions ask me.
> I have facilitated journeys with people out into the world since
> 2002. You can check my website to read about earlier trips. This
> is not a passive journey in which you are catered to. Instead, it
> is a collective journey in which we will share in the
> responsibilities and experiences. It is not something that is all
> pre-arranged, but rather participation in the dynamic unfolding as
> the challenges and opportunities present themselves.
> I would recommend that you begin looking for plane tickets to
> Kerala
> soon and also go to the Indian Embassy website to begin the visa
> process.
>
> Costs:
>
> I am suggesting that you budget $2500 for the trip. This breaks
> down into around $1000 for the flight, $1000 for basic expenses, and
> $500 is a suggested donation for my efforts and to help subsidize a
> work/study position. When you are committed to going, please send
> to me $1000 for the stipend and money toward collective expenses.
> You purchase the plane ticket, acquire a visa and bring at least an
> additional $500 for expenses as they arise. Questions?
>
>
> Trip Details:
>
> Depending on how many of us end up coming, we will rent a
> vehicle
> and driver to help get us around if needed. The basic outline of
> our trip is to spend some time in the capitol area meeting plants
> and getting familiar with Kerala. Then we will head north to Cochin
> to experience the coastal life and then up into the western Ghats to
> Kumily to experience spice gardens, native people, and the mountain
> life. We will go further north into the Wynard district to meet
> healers there and then up to the highlands of Ooty to experience
> what that world has to offer. Then make our way back to the
> capitol. That is the basic flow and plan.
>
> What you need to Bring: The less you bring the better. Do not bring
> things for camping. I do not recommend immunizations nor anti-malaria
> medicines, but you have to decide for yourself your comforts with
> that.
> Check into natural medicines to meet your needs. Ask if you have
> questions. Check out the Lonely Planet Website for lists of their
> suggestions and notes on that part of the world that they have
> compiled:
> http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/india
>
> I hope this answers some of your questions and helps you to get
> clear with
> your intention.
>
> Please take the time to write me an email describing your history of
> travel and interests in plants and healing; what you would like to get
> out of the journey; and any questions you might have.
>
> I look forward to hearing from you!
>
> Namaste,
>
> Frank
> www.plantsandhealers.com
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>
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