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Gators, Jon boats and Kayaks!

Springtime is coming! The snow is melting (not in Florida!). I biked down to Lake Sybelia, here in Maitland, FL yesterday and caught this sunset photo with an iPhone camera. Click on the photo to see more sunsets from this ride and other days...

A neighbor had a garage sale and look what showed up! It's a 10' Jon boat. Weighs in at… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on March 21, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Biking in Florida

The orange blossoms are in bloom. And, the weather is spectacular. Sunsets? Like you've never seen before...

A bicycle is one of the best ways to experience nature at its fullest. After a long days work, I rode out to a nearby lake to watch the sunset. No fancy camera necessary. I caught this fiery sunset with an iPhone. I was recently in Crested Butte, Colorado... Read the rest… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on March 20, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

The Workingman's Friend

In honor of St. Patrick's…

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Added by Michael Levin on March 18, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Field of Greens

"Last year, Googling “Houston” and “organic,” Marcella Murff found the Last Organic Outpost’s Web site. She admired the photos and the philosophy, but it was Joe’s poetry that really caught her attention — poems that praise “planting seeds of change” and “building micro-communities of living soil.” Who was this guy?

She drove to the Emile Street farm, the biggest of Last Organic’s two… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on March 17, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Good Morning!

Added by Michael Levin on March 16, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Compassion has benefits!

Every day, I read Eknath Easawaran's "Thought of the Day". It's a free email service, even if you've bought the… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 19, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Stingrays featured in National Geographic!

Sandra Critelli captured captivating photos of migrating stingrays while looking for whales in the Gulf of Mexico. Her photos have circulated the world in a blast of the viral web, often without credit. She's finally getting the credit due for her amazing photographic prowess. Her work… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 17, 2009 at 9:56am — No Comments

Yoga on Demand

You want yoga. But, you're far from the "social chi" you get by being in a group of people close to you. Well, there's Yoga on Demand, from our friends at Core Power Yoga. Here's what I learned. Read the rest here!

Added by Michael Levin on February 16, 2009 at 8:08pm — No Comments

Stop staring at my Zoobirds!

You can write something for people to read! Did you know you can create Discussions here at Zoobird? You can even create your own Group! Every blog post you make is featured on the top left hand column of the Zoobird homepage. Have a favorite song? You can upload music, too. We have a very enjoyable Photo Gallery. And, there is a collection of… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 12, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

You can pick your friends!

I get a "Thought for the Day" message every day because someone I love gave me the book. It's wonderful! Today's thought:

"February 11

Faults and virtues arise from our companions.

– Sanskrit proverb

According to this ancient saying, what is good in us and what is bad, our strong points and our weak points alike, develop because of constant association.… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 11, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Ethiopian Vegetarian Feast

Tonight I'm going to use all the vegetables and spices I have on hand with some couscous to make a feast from the tasty recipes I just found on a website called Astray's Recipes.

The first dish is called simply Ethiopian Vegetables. My takeaway:

"Stir in cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, turmeric, garlic,… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on February 4, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Mass Migration of Stingrays

Sandra Critelli caught these amazing photos of stingrays. Her photos have become very popular on the viral web. I've gotten three emails from different people detailing her adventure. I asked Sandra whether it was OK to post her pictures on Zoobird. She thanked me and said it was OK. So, here are a few. Her website is http://sandracritelli.com/. Here's the description from one email...from my cousin Jerry in… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on January 31, 2009 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Starting Over

We've all seen the pattern. Things begin and end. We begin again. This may mean starting your exercise again or dieting. You may find yourself smoking again and have to make a promise to yourself that you'll quit. You may have quit drinking and need to jump back on the wagon. You might have sworn you'd be kinder and nicer to people and lost your temper. Fortunately, you've got a second… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on January 30, 2009 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Being Slow

I woke up this morning ready for a cup of coffee. Last night, I watched a show about Ethiopia on the travel channel. It reminded me of the coffee I bought a few months ago from the local Ethiopian restaurant. The whole process of roasting your own coffee intrigued me. I tried it myself and loved it. It only takes about 10 or 15 minutes to put the green beans in a pot, open all the windows and shut off the…

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Added by Michael Levin on January 28, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Beginner's Luck

I'm a music buff. My life has been filled with good vibes ever since I can remember. (click here to jump out and see the above video - worth it!)

The house back in Texas was filled with kids taking piano and guitar lessons. We had recitals every so often with students showing off what they'd learned. Proud parents smiled as their children and friends… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on January 27, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments

Weather Buffs

Wonder what the snow is like in Crested Butte right now? FlyingCracker dot com is the place to go to find out. It's all about weather. High tech sensors feed data from all over Colorado to give you a real-time view of what it's like out there. There's a webcam, feeds from the Dep't of Transportation, a wishcam, and so much more. And, there's also great drink recipes! What more could an armchair traveler ask… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on January 26, 2009 at 6:59pm — No Comments

Experiences Color the Future

I just read a review of Slum Dog Millionaire that said "The older you get, the more movies you’ve seen, the harder it is to get carried away by one. (Inevitably you begin to put every movie you see in the context of some other movie you’ve seen. You become impossible to surprise. You wise up to the ways movie…

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Added by Michael Levin on January 26, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Good Way to Start the Day

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Atmospheric Disturbances

Rivka Galchen's novel Atmospheric Disturbances explores the consensus view of reality. Descartes asked the same question in his Meditations. He wondered if... Read the rest…

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Added by Michael Levin on January 19, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

The Reality of Bicycle Commuting

All photos by Mike Levin unless otherwise noted

NYTimes, "A Bicycle Evangelist With the Wind Now at His Back", by Cornelia Dean: "Mr. Blumenauer’s goals are larger than putting Americans on two wheels. He seeks to create what he calls a more sustainable society, including wiser use of… Continue

Added by Michael Levin on January 13, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments