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How to Build an Adobe Home, Sustainable Building Concepts pt 1 cont.

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Christi Carver

Adobe Building Instructions   Step 1: Floor Plan  1-Although you can design your own home, you may need an architect to help get you through the final touches of your floor plan if you need to be permitted. Make sure everyone … Continue reading →

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A Day of Recycling

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Christi Carver

Several of our resting spots along the road are hosts we found through www.warmshowers.org. It is a wonderful site where you can network with other cyclists and find a place to rest during your travels. I contacted Wayne Pinkerton through this site … Continue reading →

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Union of Hearts and Minds

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Christi Carver

During our first week we interviewed three farmers, met and stayed with numerous wonderful people, and shared ideas and dreams with all of them. The goals are common, healing, surviving, striving, sustaining. It is such a relief to see so … Continue reading →

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Day 2: Interview at 3 Sisters Farm

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Christi Carver

Our day started with 12 sneaky uphill miles. For the most part it was so subtle I just thought I was old and out of shape. It took twice as long to get to 3 sisters farm as planned. It … Continue reading →

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The Night Before…

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Christi Carver

Every dream has doubters and dilemmas, hardships and challenges, setbacks and reconfigurations. Despite the second winter storm and the 5 inches of new snow, despite the video software that panasonic failed to get to us, and despite the paycheck that … Continue reading →

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Creating Unity

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Christi Carver

As we have been preparing for the trip with excitement and some nervousness, I am constantly amazed by how many good people are on this planet. Every day I meet or learn about new people that are making a difference … Continue reading →

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The Mother The Earth Project countdown!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Christi Carver

In case you haven’t heard of the Mother The Earth Project,  it is an adventure dedicated the knowledge and education of sustainable living. On March 20th, also known as the first day of spring,  I will start a year long bicycle … Continue reading →

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