COMPANIONS ON THE ROAD

                                           Mary Koehler/Naniloa Smith

                            (Photo taken by Pua-Mai-'I-Mai Young outside Kilauea Kreations in Volcano, Hawaii.)

January, 2007 - Vol. I___________________________________________________________________

Naniloa Smith, MSE, is a teacher.  She has worked with children over 30 years in the classroom and believes "that we’re all children and need to play".  Naniloa lives in San Diego, California.

Mary Koehler, is a teacher and Mother of seven.  Her approach to living is "if I'm in the right place and time so is my family".  Mary resides in Hillsboro, Oregon with her family.

This column shares new and old ideas for living and looking at life.  We invite you to join us monthly to interact with our column and share ideas or ask questions.

NS:  I’ve always been fascinated by others.  Enjoying reading how they live their lives, their thinking, the food they eat.  This column will be an interesting way to pursue that.                                                                   

MK:  I find that winter is A TIME for slowing down – for reflection.  A chance to focus on myself to see changes I CAN make in myself – ways I do things or even look at things.

The January Events activity of Snowflakes, supports this.

Mask Making Class – During this quiet time you may want to tune in to see what animal wants to communicate with you.  This class will be part of the February Events and taught by Eileen Boston.

The book provides pages to color and activities to do at home.

Cost:  $7.00

This book is  wonderful way to spend quiet time with yourself.

Cost:  $7.00

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A RECIPE

Oatmeal

Wake up to toasty oatmeal on a cold winter morning with this recipe. 

Place 4 cups Blue Solar Water in your slow cooker.  Add 1 cup steel cut oats.  Cook on low heat 6-8 hours.  Serve with your favorite toppings.

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RESPONSES FROM READERS ON THE ROAD

Irish Soda Bread

“Thank you very much for making these workshops available. The peacefulness that came through from just signing up to bake a loaf of bread was a powerful reminder that cleansing manifests in many unexpected ways.”  RJ

“I ended up giving a loaf to each family member as they came around during the holidays.  It is so good toasted with strawberry jam.”  N

A LITTLE BIT OF INTROSPECTION

What was your favorite part of 2006?

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Thank you.  NS/MK

A Blue Mister Bottle

Blue Solar Water is a wonderful way to care for yourself.   The Worksheet for this Activity is always available for no cost.  To request this, send an email to: info@inthedesertchildrensproject.org

The mister bottles are part of offering ideas or supplies to make the journey easier.

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Events

 January Events

Quilting Class Coming Up

We will be hosting a quilting class in Atlanta, Georgia in March.  Begin shopping for your fabric.  It will be a Rail Fence Quilt. Or you can bring a quilt you have started and want to work on.