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The Answer Lies in The Soil
When I was a child, one of my favorite radio programs was called “The Answer Lies in the Soil.” It was run by the Natural Resources Board of Rhodesia, teaching farmers how to get the most out of their land. My grandfather, an agricultural extension officer, and my...
PARADISE REGAINED: THE SYMBOLISM OF THE APPLE TREE
The apple tree has been a symbol in myths, literature, and spiritual lore from the earliest times. When I was a child, my father grew fruit trees, and each year, in season, he took plums and apples into town to sell at the grocery store. We would dance around...
Breaking Barriers, Building Bonds: The Power of Freedom of Association
I will explore the ‘Freedom of Association’ this month, another aspect of the US Constitution. This important freedom allows us to form meaningful relationships and activities. We can seek the people and organizations that share our values and beliefs. This is...