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Our BerkshireTimes
Carol Frances oil paint-
ings are richly layered with
a variety of mixed media
including gold leaf, photo
transfer, and text. Her cur-
rent work focuses on birds,
fowers, and goldfsh. She
has gallery representation
in CT, MA, NY, and NM,
and is in collections in the
United States and Europe. She sells giclee prints of
her work and beautiful notecard sets, which can be
found at www.carolfrances.com.
3 Special Food & Drink Feature
Recipes from Our Advertisers
How to Make Bone Broth
12 Education & Workshops
Fostering Imagination in Early Childhood

10 Community Spotlight
Lee & Tyringham
8 Home, Garden & Landscape
Smart, Money-Saving Home Tips
16 Health & Wellness
Alternative Approaches to Migraines
It's Never too Late for Small Miracles

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Pittsfield's "Glory," The Civil War World
of Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Date: Thur-Sat, August 8-10, 2013, 7pm, and
Fri-Sat, September 6-7, 2013, 6pm
Place: Pittsfield Cemetery, 203 Wahconah Street,
Pittsfield, MA - (413) 442-1928, Price: $10.00
Pittsfields Glory, The Civil War World of Pitts-
field, Massachusetts, is a new play by Sally Filkins,
author of The Melville Trilogy. Presented by Voices
Theatre Company, Pittsfields Glory examines
the complex relationship between Pittsfields Af-
rican-American and white communities during
the Civil War era. www.mobydick.org
West Stockbridge Annual Zucchini Festival
Date: Sat, August 10, 2013, 10am
Place: West Stockbridge, MA, Town Center,
Corner Main Street and Center Street, West
Stockbridge MA - (413) 232-0222
Price: Free-tickets for some games
10th Annual Zucchini Festival in the West
Stockbridge town center, Rts. 41/102, mile
west of Exit 1 of Mass Pike. Great for kids and
adults: pet parade, rides, races, zucchini recipe
contest, decorating/weigh-off contests, live
music and entertainment, games, food, arts and
crafts booths, more. Fireworks & dancing in the
street. www.weststockbridgetown.com or call
(413) 232-0222 for more info.
Free Fun Friday!
Date: Fri, August 16, 2013, 10am-5 pm
Place: Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street
Pittsfield, MA - (413) 443-7171
Price: Free
Berkshire Museum will be open to the public free-
of-charge as part of the Newton, Mass - based
Highland Street Foundations summer-long Free
Fun Fridays program. www.berkshiremuseum.org
Vaudeville . . . A Valentine to an Old
Theatre Art Form
Date: Sat, August 17, 2013, 7pm
Place: The Guthrie Center, 2 Van Deusenville
Road, Great Barrington, MA - (413) 528.1955
Price: $25 includes a dessert and champagne re-
ception with the artist following the performance.
Sally-Jane Heit got her first vaudeville experi-
ence playing Mama Rose in the musical Gypsy.
Sally-Jane will perform A Valentine to an Old The-
atre Art Form that birthed some of the greatest
stars, songwriters, animal handlers, producers,
and writers in the business. Her longtime friend
and music director, Uel Wade, will accompany
her on piano. For tickets call (413) 528-1955.
www.guthriecenter.org
Beginner Meditation for Stress Relief
Date: Wed, August 21, 2013, 7pm
Place: Hands, Heart, and Health, 44 Rich-
mond Street, Cheshire, MA
Price: Free
Beginner Meditation for stress reduction and
to support a healthy balance from our busy,
hectic lives!
Say Cheese: Take Home Feta
Date: Sat, September 21, 2013, 12-3pm
Place: Hawthorne Valley Farm Creamery, 327
County Route 21C, Ghent, NY - (518) 672-7500
Price: $65
Join Hawthorne Valley Farms cheesemaker Peter
Kindel in the farm creamery for a day of hands-
on cheesemaking. Learn the science and art of
turning fresh milk into fabulous curds, and take
home fresh feta you made yourself! Space is limited;
reserve in advance by contacting Caroline at (518)
672-7500 x232, caroline@hawthornevalleyfarm.org.
www.hawthornevalleyfarm.org
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arols oil paintings,
many of which have
roots in pattern and
decoration, are richly layered
with a variety of mixed me-
dia including gold leaf, photo
transfer, and text. The artist,
whose current work focuses
on birds, fowers, and goldfsh, loves the metaphoric
meaning and poetic potential of simple objects.
The terror attacks of 9/11 propelled Carol to give
up her 20-year business career to pursue a direction
with more purpose and meaning she chose to follow
her longtime passion for art by learning to paint. As she
threw herself into art with an insatiable curiosity, she
discovered a world way bigger than before.
Carols enthusiasm and appreciation for life comes
across in her work, which has been recognized by many
regional and national juried exhibitions, represented in
galleries, awarded prizes, published, and sold to pub-
lic and private collections in the United States and Eu-
rope. She is also a selected member of the Connecticut
Women Artists and the New Haven Paint & Clay Club.
To view and purchase Carols original paintings, limited
edition giclee prints, and beautiful notecard sets, visit
her website at www.carolfrances.com.
The Art of Carol Frances (this month's cover illustrator)
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or generations, this recipe has been a cherished standard in the Italian kitchens of the
DalBarco family. The time has come to divulge the ways and means to this rich, slow-cooked,
and meaty sauce. Delicious served with pasta, this is real old-school Italian fare with a secret in-
gredient cinnamon! When the Masiero family gathers for a special occasion, or has nagged suf-
fciently, Renie serves her homemade gnocchi with this sauce. Leftovers? Out of the question!
Ingredients (serves a big Italian family at least 12 freezes well)
DalBarco Red Sauce
Renie Masiero, mother of Guidos
owners Chris and Matt (the boys), shares
her famous red sauce recipe.
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1 large yellow onion
4 cloves of garlic
3 turns of the pan olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound sweet sausage
2 cups red wine
3 (8 oz.) cans tomato paste
3 (32 oz.) boxes chicken broth
2 (28 oz.) cans tomato puree
2 (28 oz.) cans tomato sauce
4 country-style pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
bunch each fresh parsley,
sage, rosemary, and thyme
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 bay leaves
Pre-heat oven to 350F degrees. Chop onions and
garlic. On top of stove, cover the bottom of a big,
heavy stockpot with three turns of the pan of olive
oil. Saute onions and garlic until translucent.
Add ground beef and sausage, break up, and
brown. Add red wine. Add tomato paste and dilute with three empty tomato paste cans full
of chicken broth. Add the tomato puree and the tomato sauce. Reduce heat to simmer.
Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and two tablespoons chopped herbs (except bay
leaves) and bake for 1 hour in 350F degree oven. As the chops are baking, add to the sauce
on stovetop, salt, pepper, sugar, cinnamon, and remaining herbs. Continue to simmer.
Add cooked chops, two boxes of chicken broth, and bay leaf to the sauce and simmer gently,
uncovered for four to fve hours. Stir frequently. Remove pork chop bones before serving.
Instructions
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illtop Orchards an historic
apple orchard in the Berk-
shires and home to award-winning
Furnace Brook Winery invites you
to visit and explore our 200 acre property in Richmond, MA.The Vittori
family celebrates its 26th year at Hilltop Orchards. Preserving local farm-
ing and opening our land for apple picking, hiking, cross-country skiing,
and snowshoeing is our pleasure and our privilege. Youll be inspired by
the vast open space and fantastic views from the hilltop as you hike the
orchards and woodland trails. Enjoy this delicious recipe!
Furnace Brook
Normandy Chicken
6 chicken breasts
2 apples
3 large onions
4 tablespoons butter

2 cups Furnace Brooks French Cidre
cup cream
2 pinches ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cut onions into fne strips.
Cut apples into small cubes.
Add onions and apples to a frying pan with 2 tablespoons of butter.
Cook on medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until golden.
In a larger thicker pan melt remaining butter, add the chicken breasts
(brown for about 3 minutes).
Add the cooked onions and apples and cover with the Cidre.
Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Allow to simmer (without cover) until two thirds of the Cidre has evapo-
rated, approximately 30-40 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts and set aside keeping them warm.
Pour the cream into the Cidre sauce and stir for a few minutes.
If necessary, to thicken sauce, add a teaspoon of four.
Coat the chicken with the sauce.

Immediately serve with rice or potatoes.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
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ild Oats Market is a member-owned,
cooperative-based whole foods mar-
ket located at 320 Main Street, in William-
stown, MA. One need not be a member
to shop at Wild Oats, although member-
ship offers several benefts. The market
carries a wide selection of organic and
naturally-made products, including: meats,
eggs, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, breads, pastas, oils, cereals, juices, and
chocolate. In addition, the store offers a hot foods bar, a salad bar, a fresh
grab-and-go deli, and breads, rolls, and pastries freshly baked on-site. Wild
Oats Market also carries supplements and personal care products, as well as
environmentally-friendly household supplies. Try our tasty recipe below.
Tuscan
Eggplant Salad
1 large eggplant, peeled & sliced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon salt
1 roasted red pepper, sliced
pounds tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
bunch (6 big leaves) fresh basil
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
Place diced eggplant in a large bowl, salt,
and let sit for 1 hour. Rinse and drain.
Toss eggplant with 2 tablespoons of vin-
egar and let sit for a moment to absorb
the vinegar, toss with olive oil and spread
out on a lined sheet pan. Bake at 325F
until brown and tender, about hour. Cool.
In a large stainless steel or glass bowl combine pepper, tomato, capers, basil,
garlic and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. Add eggplant and mix until blended.
Salt and pepper to taste and let marinate overnight in refrigerator.
Ingredients
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B
ackyard Foraging by Ellen Zachos is a book I have
been waiting for: as an avid cook and hiker I have
been frustrated for decades by not knowing what
lovely berries and leaves I could safely pick! This book, filled
with full color pictures and warnings (so you wont pick and
eat something you should not), solves that dilemma for 65
easy to identify plants. With a little nudge from this book,
I will now boldly go where I have not gone before and
pick a FEW (also known as ethical foraging). There is so much to eat out there in
the wild (which we all did before agriculture came in): dandelions, crabapple, and
nasturtium I knew about, but spruce tree tips? Really? With your gatherings, you
can make liqueurs, dandelion wine, Hortopita (replacing the traditional spinach
with wild greens), and Dahlia Tuber Bread. Some very sweet childhood memories
revolve around blackberry picking in the dunes in Holland and I look forward to
expanding and reliving that connection with nature with this helpful book.
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ve mentioned on Twitter that Ive been making
bone broth and some of you asked for the de-
tails. And so I oblige! Ive become a big fan for
a bunch of overwhelming reasons, which Ill out-
line below. Sally Fallon introduced me to the stuff
in Nourishing Traditions and since then Ive followed
a community of people who cant stop raving about
it. A lot of nutritionists steer their clients to simply
drink bone broth. Thats it. It is so full of good
stuff . . . who needs supplements?
Making it is easy and cheap, albeit not very at-
tractive. When describing the final stages of cook-
ing says, Sally Fallon says, You will now have a pot
of rather repulsive-looking brown liquid containing
globs of gelatinous and fatty material. It doesnt even
smell particularly good. Nice, but regardless . . .
I buy the bones from farmers markets for $2 a
bag. But if youre not near a farmers market, your
butcher will sell some to you (or give them to you!).
I make a batch and freeze it for soups and stews
in 8- and 16-ounce containers to drink as a soup, or
to use for braising veggies (instead of using oil). You
basically use it as you would stock, but its richer, more
gelatinous, and more nutritious. Heres a bit of a cheat
sheet (if Sally hasnt scared you off)!
bone broth: the deal
Bone broth is like normal stock but made with big,
cheap bones (hopefully organic!) simmered for a very
long time (24-plus hours). At the end of cooking, a
stack of minerals have leached from the bones and into
the broth so the bones crumble when pressed lightly.
why would you?
because it is soooo good for you!
1. Our immune systems love it. Its rich in calcium,
magnesium, phosphorus, and other trace minerals,
which are easily absorbable, thus assisting the immune
system. Marks Daily Apple has a great article breaking
down all the nutrients found in bone broth.
2. Its great for arthritis and joint pain. It
contains glucosamine and chondroitin which
help mitigate the deleterious effects of arthritis and
joint pain. Rather than shelling out big bucks for
glucosamine-chondroitin and mineral supplements,
just make bone broth and other nutritive foods a
part of your regular diet.
3. Its a digestive aid. It helps break down
grains, beans, legumes, vegetables, and meats and is
hydrophilic in nature, which means that it facilitates
digestion by attracting digestive juices to food in
the gut. Bone broths have been used successfully in
treating gastrointestinal disorders, including hyper-
acidity, colitis, Crohns disease, and infant diarrhea.
4. It rebuilds the gut. Chris Kresser says the gelatin
in bone broth helps in repairing the integrity of the
gut: Homemade bone broth soups are effective in re-
storing a healthy mucosal lining in the stomach. Bone
broth is rich in collagen and gelatin, which have been
shown to benefit people with ulcers. Its also high in
proline, a nonessential amino acid that is an important
precursor for the formation of collagen.
5. It combats stress plus inflammation,
which is a boon for AI sufferers. Glycine is an inhibi-
tory neurotransmitter, and promotes natural sleep
and has a quieting, protective antistress action.
6. Its great for thyroid issues. Eating mus-
cle meat with a rich source of gelatin counters the
negative effects of methionine, cysteine, and tryp-
tophan, leading to a more efficient metabolism
(healthy thyroid).
7. Its great for nails, hair, and women
generally. Rich in both gelatin and collagen, it
promotes bone and joint healing in addition to sup-
porting digestion. It helps to support the connective
tissue in your body and also helps the fingernails and
hair to grow well and strong.
8. And its super cheap. I just made about 3.5
quarts of the stuff and then I got excited and added
up how much it cost me. Ready? $3.90. By using the
bones from leftover roast chickens matched with
vegetable scraps youve saved, you can whittle that
paltry sum down even lower.
beef bone broth recipe - Taken mostly from
Sally Fallons Nourishing Traditions.
about 4.5-6.5 pounds of bones (beef mar-
row, knuckle bones, meaty rib, neck bones
whatever the butcher will give you)
about 3-4 quarts of cold water
cup vinegar
2 or 3 onions, coarsely chopped
3 carrots, coarsely chopped
3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
several sprigs of fresh thyme, tied together
1 teaspoon dried green peppercorns,
crushed or a teaspoon black peppercorns
Place the bonier bones (without much
meat) in a very large pot with vinegar and
cover with water. Let stand for one hour.
Meanwhile, place the meaty bones in
a roasting pan and brown at 350F degrees
in the oven. When well browned, add to
the pot along with the vegetables.
Add additional water, if necessary, to
cover the bones. Bring to a boil. Reduce
heat and add the thyme and crushed pep-
percorns. Simmer 12-72 hours.

You will now have a pot of brown liquid
containing gelatinous and fatty material.
Strain the lot (youll need to use tongs
or your hands to pull out the bones) into a
large bowl. Let cool in the fridge and then
. . . operation remove fat layer.
This is a little gross, but somehow sat-
isfying. The congealed fat on top is usually
a good or more inches thick and you can literally
pick it up in chunks (like ice on a frozen pond) and
toss it out. Last but not least, divide into containers
and freeze/eat.
some things to know
You brown the meatier of the bones in the oven
first to 400F for 45-90 minutes. Lamb and beef
bones give better broth if roasted in the oven first.
Acid is necessary in order to extract the minerals
from the bone. Add some vinegar to aid in leach-
ing these minerals in particular calcium and other
nutrients from the bones.
The water should be cold, because slow heating
helps bring out flavors.
Stock will keep several days in the fridge . . . I
mostly freeze it though.
Boiled down, the stock concentrates and becomes
a jellylike fume or demi-glaze that can be reconsti-
tuted into a sauce by adding water.
~ Sarah Wilson is the author of the recently released best-
seller I Quit Sugar. A journalist, TV host, and blogger, Sarah is
the former editor of Cosmopolitan magazine and was the host
of the first series of MasterChef Australia, the highest-rated
show in Australian TV history. Shes also a qualified Health
Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York.
Visit www.sarahwilson.com.au and www.iquitsugar.com.
How to Make Bone Broth (and why you should) / By Sarah Wilson
Assembly
Ingredients
Hilltop Orchards, home of Furnace Brook Winery
Open daily: 9am-5pm (413) 698-3301
508 Canaan Rd / Rt 295 Richmond, MA 01254
hilltoporchards.com furnacebrookwinery.com
Beautiful vistas, heritage apples,
award-winning wines
Apple picking Free wine tasting Hiking Fresh baked goods
Open Weekly 7:30 - 5
(Closed Tuesday)
Sunday Musical Brunch 9 - 3
Crepes Paninis Soups Salads
Espresso Coffee Tea Juices
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40 Main St Lee, MA 413-394-5046
413.499.1192 Trattoria-Rustica.com
26 McKay Street in downtown Pittsfield. Dinner 5 p.m. (closed Tuesday)
Antichi Sapori
The authentic flavors of Pompeian brick oven cooking
& grilling savored in an elegant rustic ambiance.
Emphasis on local and organic products.
Meats are antibiotic & hormone-free.
Beautiful Courtyard Dining
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26 McKay Street in downtown Pittsfield. Dinner 5 p.m. (closed Tuesday)
Antichi Sapori
The authentic flavors of Pompeian brick oven cooking
& grilling savored in an elegant rustic ambiance.
Emphasis on local and organic products.
Meats are antibiotic & hormone-free.
Beautiful Courtyard Dining
At Trattoria Rustica you will experience Italy, from the intimate
setting with Neapolitan artwork surrounding you to the delicious
food you will enjoy. It's the fne art of Italian dining, service, music
and the enjoyment among family and friends.

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ix Depot Roastery and Caf is located in
the historic Train Station in the center
of West Stockbridge, MA. Its a friendly
mom and pop shop, run by Flavio and Lisa
(and children), with Sascha as Caf Manager
and Betsy and Sarah as baristas.
Six Depot imports green coffee from all
over the world, traveling to meet the farmers
and carefully sourcing the beans from small
growers and co-ops who use sustainable and
organic practices, grow their coffee high-alti-
tude in the shade, hand pick the ripest, best-
quality coffee cherries, and are recognized for
their efforts with fair pay.
They then roast these beans right in the caf,
three times a week, where people can see the
process and the connection is made between
grower, roaster, and drinker. Flavio hand-
roasts the coffee in small batches on a vintage
Probat roaster using eyes, ears, and nose to
adjust the roast and make sure it is perfect.
Friends, neighbors, farmers, and visitors meet
up in the caf where they enjoy hand-pulled
lever espresso drinks, beautifully prepared
teas, and housemade specialties, like slow-
roasted pork, Argentine steak, homemade
granola and baked goods, local salads, and
more. Its a friendly place with long commu-
nal tables, a guitar, and backgammon boards,
where it is not unusual to see strangers talking
and live music playing.
In their small shop within the cafe, you can
buy Six Depot coffee, 18 varieties of full-leaf
teas, natural sea salts, and olive oil. You can
also fnd local items from jams, yogurt, hon-
ey, pottery made within the caf, sauces, and
sweets, as well as some stellar Italian and Ar-
gentine imports. Their coffee is available for
sale to individuals as well as wholesale.
In September, as they expand into the cen-
tral space of the Train Station, Six Depot
will host regular community events such
as special suppers, coffee and tea tasting,
classes, art openings, original flm screenings
and more, so join their mailing list at www.
sixdepot.com and follow them on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/sixdepot.
Six Depot Roastery & Caf
Open every day (except Tuesdays) 8am-4pm
6 Depot Street, W. Stockbridge, MA 01266
(413) 232-0205, hello@sixdepot.com
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Providing Holistic
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rained and certified by world-
renowned teacher, lecturer, and
facial rejuvenation acupuncture
practitioner Virginia Doran, MAc L.Ac,
LMT, our acupuncturists Rebecca Rice and
Christopher Reilly are pleased to offer Fa-
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vitalizing the face. By maximizing our inner
vitality, our eyes glow with radiance, and
our inner beauty can shine through.
Stimulating the circulation of blood
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The Benefits of Facial
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Improved muscle tone and dermal contraction
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The thousands of acupuncture points
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2. Protect Your Wood Projects by
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using clamps just slip the cards between the wood
and the clamps before tightening the jaws.
3. Prevent Exterior Rot by priming
every side and all edges of each piece of wood with
one or two coats of an oil-based primer before you
install it (especially both ends since the end grain is
like a sponge). This is an often overlooked step that
creates unnecessary trouble down the line. In addi-
tion, you must make certain that all exterior work is
flashed and caulked correctly to prevent any water
from getting behind the exterior millwork.
4. I Use and Recommend aluminum
and stainless steel nails for areas where moisture is
a consideration to avoid corrosion, rust, and stain-
ing. Aluminum nails should be used for siding or
screening, and stainless nails for wood (especially
cedar or redwood).
5. Collect Pictures from magazines, books,
and the internet for inspiration when you are plan-
ning custom cabinetry or home improvement proj-
ects. A picture is worth a thousand words and will
help you share your vision with your interior deco-
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6. Protect Your Wood Trim by
attaching adhesive felt pads to the front and sides of
your vacuum cleaner head so that it can glide against
baseboard trim without making marks.
7. To Help Organize your workspace
when staining or painting wood trim, use an inex-
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frst-time visitor from the West Coast asked the con-
cierge in a Boston hotel what to see on a short trip
to the Berkshires. Even the Lee Chamber of Com-
merce couldnt have dreamed up a better reply: Go
to Lenox, its a marvelous boutique; go to Stockbridge, its a classic
photo op; then go to Lee, its the real Berkshires. True story.
So if National Geographic thinks we are one of the worlds most
authentic places to visit, and the concierge is right, Lee is perhaps the
most authentic place in the highly authentic Berkshires. It has a rela-
tive absence of the plastic and concrete found in urban areas and a
continuing infuence of the natural elements that built the place.
Lee is ringed by lush, leafy, unspoiled ridgelines. Beneath
those ridges lies some of the hardest rock known to humankind.
Therein lies the tale of this town. Those forests yielded the lum-
ber that built our quaint old frame houses still seen today. The
same forests gave us pulp and for a time made Lee the paper
capital of America. And the unyielding marble was carved from
the ground by tough, hard-working immigrants, then shipped to
Eastern cities to construct many of our most famous buildings.
There is a little bit of Lee in the U. S. Capitol Building, St. Pat-
ricks Cathedral, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Boston Public Li-
brary. Quarrying still goes on in town and thousands of Americans
have a little of the town (Lee Lime) sweetening their lawns. Spe-
cialty paper is still made in the town that has not lost its blue-collar
roots. Farms producing dairy products, beef, pork, vegetables, and
wool also dot the landscape. Most of us here are early risers.
Lee was never the darling of the Berkshire cottage set and it
remained a mill town well into the mid-twentieth century. Then the
Massachusetts Turnpike cut its swath through the state and funneled
most Berkshire traffc into our town. We started calling ourselves
Gateway to the Berkshires. Gradually, we became a visitor stop
and a place for vacation homes. Today the town has the full range
of accommodations from cozy motels to posh inns and B & Bs.
Restaurants abound too, with American, French, Chinese, Greek,
Hispanic, Italian, Indian, Peruvian, and Vietnamese cuisines. Once
there was only a 24-hour diner and the Morgan House.
Even while Lee maintains its somewhat gritty past, it has
made a transition. Dr. Michael McManmons College Internship
Program gives us a little of the feel of a unique prep school vil-
lage. Spectrum Playhouse brings in cultural events. At Animagic
you can practice with movie special effects. Any day now we will
annex West Becket, and Jacobs Pillow will be ours. (Just kidding!)
The galleries and antique shops are improving. You can even take
a hike with some friendly llamas at Hawkmeadow Farm.
And what of Tyringham, our charming tiny neighbor to the
south, linked to Lee by a common school system and by the famed
Appalachian Trail. The towns enjoy a symbiotic relationship; they
come here to shop and we go there to hike, especially at the exqui-
site Tyringham Cobble and at Ashintully. The town has a fascinat-
ing history all of its own. You have to love a place that would arrest
and fne a former American president for catching too many fsh
as they did to Grover Cleveland. And it was way ahead of its time,
being the only town in Massachusetts named for a woman.
Somehow you get the feeling that, as visitors come and
go, neither Lee nor Tyringham will fundamentally change much
anytime soon. Lee remains a rather quaint industrial village that
found a way to accommodate visitors without losing its soul.
And craggy, grassy Tyringham looks much the same as it did to
the Mahicans in spite of a two-century history of entertaining
the rich and powerful.
~ Phil Smith is a volunteer and a member of the Board of Direc-
tors of the Lee Chamber of Commerce, a Trustee of Housatonic Heri-
tage, and the author and publisher of Love the Berkshires Quiz Game, the
ultimate authority on Berkshire trivia.
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independent learning in the mixed-age classrooms
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Open Houses are oered in the fall and
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Education & Workshops
Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School
P a r e n t - B a b y P r e - K K i n d e r g a r t e n
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Igniting a Lifelong Love of Learning for over 40 Years
(413) 528-4015 www.gbrss.org Great Barrington, MA
The Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner School integrates
academics with the arts in a developmentally appropriate,
experiential education for preschool through eighth
grade, providing a well-rounded education which prepares
students for their choice of high school and college.
S
torytelling a deeply nurturing and en-
gaging act for both listener and teller
is a cornerstone of early childhood
education at the Great Barrington Rudolf
Steiner School. Early Childhood teachers
often accompany their storytelling with pup-
pets to gently illustrate the unfolding tale.
Puppetry is one way to nurture and grow the
imagination, particularly in young children.
Handmade puppets are loosely formed and
have lightly suggested features, allowing the
children to fill in the details, and begin to
create their own imaginative pictures to ac-
company the spoken word. Puppetry also
encourages deep listening and concentration,
an essential foundation for later academic
and artistic learning.
Einstein said, Imagination is more impor-
tant than information. Imagination is inter-
twined with the ability to think flexibly and
creatively. Finding a solution to a problem or
challenge is inextricably linked to envisioning
alternatives. Imagination points to the pos-
sible, and allows a fresh perspective on what
is and has been. As teachers and parents, we
cant know the future world in which our
children will live. But by nurturing our chil-
drens imagination, we nurture their power to
envision and imagine, and think creatively to
solve problems, so they are well equipped to
meet the future.
In the Great Barrington Rudolf Steiner
School early childhood programs, teachers
tell stories for children in parent-toddler and
nursery classes with felted wool tabletop pup-
pets, which can stand on their own as they are
moved about the set, depicting the story and
its characters in an uncomplicated way. In the
kindergarten, with an audience of four- to six-
year-olds, teachers often use silk marionettes,
which move gracefully and make simple ges-
tures that communicate the movement of the
story, creating a magical, fairytale quality.
Puppetry sets are simple, crafted out of natu-
ral objects like stones and branches, with col-
orful silks to suggest features of the landscape
(rivers, mountains) as well as the season and
mood of the story. While moving the pup-
pets, the teacher speaks in a calm, rhythmic
voice, using careful articulation so that the
children can clearly hear the story's poetic lan-
guage and imagery. Singing and softly played
instruments, such as the lyre or glockenspiel,
help children form a richly nuanced story in
their minds eye.
For three- and four-year-olds, puppet stories
are brief enactments of traditional nursery
rhymes, nature stories, or simple fairytales. By
kindergarten, stories grow in length and com-
plexity, adapted from familiar fairytales, folk
legends from around the world, and themes
representing the cycles of nature. These
stories paint pictures of courage, ingenuity,
friendship, thoughtfulness, and the natural or-
der of life. Characters often overcome adver-
sity or personal shortcomings to arrive at new
understanding.
As they listen eyes dreamy, cheeks flushed
children are delighted by and fully absorbed
in these puppet stories, and in a world where
wonderful, surprising things can happen. In
their free play, the children often reenact pup-
pet plays theyve seen their teachers present.
Sometimes they bubble over with their own
spontaneous stories and act them out for a
willing audience of fellow classmates.
The ability to form inner pictures is the foun-
dation for a rich imaginative life, and it lasts
a lifetime. Puppetry is one way early child-
hood teachers at the Great Barrington Rudolf
Steiner School assure that a child is ready for
the grades. Students ability to hold a thought
as a picture in their minds is a necessary pre-
cursor to reading, writing, and other academic
learning. In later years, the children may draw
upon the images inspired by puppet stories,
buoyed by the creative thinking they have
developed and inner nourishment they have
received to bring meaning, hope, and inspired
action to the challenges they meet.
For more information, call Tracy Fernbach-
er at (413) 528-4015, extension 106, or visit
www.gbrss.org.
~ Trice Atchison is the parent-child teacher at
GBRSS, offering classes for babies, toddlers, and
preschool-age children with a parent or caregiver.
She is a graduate of Sophia's Hearth Family Center
(Keene, NH), a leading training site for birth-to-three
work with families, and is studying therapeutic pup-
petry through Juniper Tree School of Puppetry Arts
(Denver, CO). She and other GBRSS teachers lead
Rhyme Time, a free circle time at Matrushka Toys
and Gifts, Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. For
details, contact store at (413) 528-6911.
Fostering Imagination in Early Childhood

By Trice Atchison
Animal Talk

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s a child, I lived in a beloved green
farmhouse on a small farm on Long
Island. My memories of living close to
nature with animals and growing our own food
are sweet and happy. Eventually, after the urban
sprawl of New York City crowded out many of
the little towns and rural farms, I moved away.
After years of living and working in Roch-
ester, NY, I came to a crossroads in my life.
Open to a change, I joined some of my fa-
vorite extended family members in a move to
the Berkshires, hoping for a more determined,
healthier, and fun lifestyle.
Now, two-and-a-half years since moving to
Western Massachusetts, I am living on a 16-
acre farm in Lee with a man I love, and grow-
ing my own vegetables again. A llama hiking
business has been an established small com-
munity treasure on the farm for locals and
summer tourists. The October Mountain
State Forest is in our backyard and our view is
westward, far into New York State, with spec-
tacular sunsets.
We conceived the idea of raising sheep after
a trip to Scotland last fall. Convinced that our
large open pasture is conducive to
grazing herds, we decided
to try out a coop-
erative with
several friends to share the responsibilities and
cost of such a project. What appealed to me
immediately was the idea of sharing space with
these animals and the pleasure of seeing them
day after day. The satisfaction of caring for the
herd in a manner that is respectful, kind, and
loving was also important to me. We received
advice and assistance from some of the local
sheep farmers to help get us started. I appreciate
their taking my numerous calls and questions.
After investigating sheep breeds, we decided to
raise Romney sheep for meat and wool.
Last fall, we purchased two yearling ewes,
Aimee and Amelia (who had been earmarked
for slaughter by their previous owners), and in
December we acquired two bred ewes, Bonnie
and Bernadette. The fve-month gestation pe-
riod for lambs few by. To my delight, our frst
lamb was born one hour after we returned
from a weeks vacation. I named her Char-
lotte. Twin boys arrived the following week.
As a nurse, I had envisioned helping with the
delivery. But of course these ewes knew ex-
actly what to do, and paid me no mind except
when I got too close for comfort. The thrill of
seeing nature in action reminded me of the
independent order of the natural world.
We also purchased triplet
boys, which my partners
strongly cautioned me
not to name. Conse-
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as troublemaker,
another the runt,
and we usually refer to
the three together
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Animal Talk
We have dealt with a number of unanticipated problems with
the lambs, such as multiple escapes from their pasture (includ-
ing a daytime escape accompanied by two piglets), constantly
getting their head stuck in the fencing, and a newborn eye in-
fection. Docking (applying a band at the top of the tail, caus-
ing the tail to wither off, in order to prevent backside infec-
tion) is an interesting procedure we had to learn.
Our llamas provide companionship for the sheep. They have
also demonstrated their protective services. This spring, when
a visiting dog entered the pasture uninvited, it was frmly es-
corted out of the pasture by our beautiful white llama, Picasso,
his head down as if pushing the dog out with his nose. Surely
this is instinctive; years earlier, Picasso had been observed
making the same move on a rogue coyote.
As the summer slips by, we have been caring for the herd on
a daily basis. Our partners in the cooperative will take care of
the butchering. That part of the project is less familiar and less
comfortable for me. While I am not a vegetarian, I anticipate
wanting to be away from home that day. I dont know how I
will feel when I arrive home with fewer sheep in the pasture
and a freezer full of meat. But we do want hormone- and
antibiotic-free meat. We want to provide a comfortable, low-
stress environment for the lambs as they exit this farm. We
value the concept of sustainability, and feel that working as a
cooperative with friends is a worthwhile goal.
Moving to the Berkshires has been an
unimaginable pleasure. The natural
beauty of the land is something I
never take for granted. And returning
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with a garden and animals is a dream
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Health & Wellness
36
million people in the United
States suffer from migraine head-
aches a year. It is a neurovascular
disease with the main symptoms being recur-
ring lateral or bilateral severe intense throb-
bing pain. The migraines can last from 4 to
72 hours and be accompanied by visual dis-
turbances, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sensi-
tivity to light, touch, and smell, and tingling
or numbness in the extremities or face. They
may be caused by food, stress, allergens, men-
struation, and changes in the weather.
Migraine sufferers often identify with
debilitating, unrelenting pain with unfortu-
nate frequency, which is the main reason for
employee absenteeism. As well, it imparts nu-
merous challenges on the individual struggling
with this chronic pain condition. Experimental
research has shown promising new therapies
for migraine sufferers, yet for many, success-
ful long-term treatment regimens are elusive.
Therapeutic protocols regularly utilize potent
drug combinations and/or invasive proce-
dures to prevent migraine onset and manage
symptoms; however, finding a tolerable regime
can be a lengthy process. Patients suffer from
unbearable or dangerous drug-related side ef-
fects, drug inefficacies, changing pain patterns,
and mental exhaustion. Thankfully, a variety of
complementary therapies, including acupunc-
ture, massage, diet, relaxation technique, and
exercise, have the ability to treat not only the
physical migraine symptoms, but may also rem-
edy the psychological and emotional stresses
associated with chronic pain. Acupuncture and
medical massage are two ways to treat the root
causes of migraine headaches.
In Chinese medicine the signs and symp-
toms of migraines signify an imbalance in the
body. A licensed acupuncturist considers the
whole body and environmental and physical
factors that are related to the onset of a mi-
graine. In-depth questions are asked about the
time (morning, afternoon, or evening); location
(frontal, one side, the back of the head, or the
whole head), character of pain (sharp, stabbing,
dull, or achy); as well as general questions about
sleep, diet, digestion, and more. The clearer the
picture the easier it is to create a proper diag-
nosis from which to select acupuncture points
that will either move stagnant energy, nourish
a deficiency, or reduce an excess. Acupuncture
treats the root cause of the migraines and alle-
viates the symptoms without any side effects.
There have been several studies that have
shown that acupuncture helps to improve the
quality of life of migraine sufferers by decreas-
ing days with migraines and their intensity. Dr.
Albrect Molsberger, a medical acupuncturist, of
Ruhr University in Germany has said about us-
ing acupuncture to treat migraines it is at least
as effective as [preventive] drug therapy, has
longer-lasting effects, is safe, seems to be cost-
effective, and reduces drug intake with possibly
severe unwanted effects. Another alternative to
consider is medically based massage.
Medically based massage therapy has proven
extremely effective both as an abortive migraine
treatment, as well as an invaluable tool for the
prevention of migraine onset. Specialized mas-
sage techniques/modalities are tailored to ad-
dress the specific needs of each patient. As with
acupuncture, migraine location, time of onset,
relevant postural imbalances, and daily stressors
cumulatively indicate the appropriate course of
treatment. Massage therapy can often provide
immediate pain relief by specifically manipulat-
ing tight, restricted, and/or ischemic tissues that
initiate and potentially prolong the pain cycle. In
addition, restoring range of motion and proper
circulation to affected areas prevents further
stagnation and supports the long-term develop-
ment of healthy tissue function. Patients with
extensive migraine histories respond particularly
well to trigger point therapy as the techniques
release chronically impaired tissues that cause
widespread, reoccurring pain. These techniques
carefully stretch restricted muscles, engage un-
derutilized muscles, and promote muscular sta-
bility for optimal functionality. Massage helps
alleviate the nausea, stress, and insomnia that
often accompany migraines. Medically based
massage provides migraine sufferers with effec-
tive, noninvasive therapy devoid of the potential
complication often associated with medications.
Of course, along with acupuncture and
massage, it is important for patients to do
their own part in maintaining optimal health,
such as eliminating common trigger foods like
chocolate, alcohol, MSG, aspartame, an over-
use of caffeine, and aged cheese. Other peo-
ple find keeping a migraine journal useful to
track triggers, and once they knows the causes
of their attacks it is simpler to stay away from
them. As well, remember to stay hydrated, get
plenty of sleep, and reduce stress.
~Ana del Rosal, MASc, LAc, is a Vermont-licensed
Acupuncturist and Dana Fulco, BS, LMT, is a licensed
Massage Therapist. They both work with the Stram
Center for Integrative Medicine in Bennington, VT.
Alternative Approaches to Ease Migraines
By Ana del Rosal and Dana Fulco
Editors Note: I suffered from debilitating migraines
for years until fnding out that I had leaky gut syn-
drome and was allergic to dairy and most grains. When
I eliminated these foods, the migraines disappeared.
To address the allergies, I am now in the process of
repairing my digestive tract with rich bone soups (see
page 5) and fermented foods (probiotics), and love the
idea of adding acupuncture and massage!

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Ursula's Story
F
or 30 years, I have been working in
the health and fitness field. I specialize
in fitness training for seniors and for
people with special needs. I was contacted by
a family member of an 83-year-old woman,
living in an assisted living facility, who had
suffered a stroke, completed physical therapy,
and was inclined to sleep most of the day.
The family recognized the importance of
keeping Ursula moving, and they were con-
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than walking properly.
So I headed out to meet Ursula and her
elder son. I immediately liked Ursula, who is a charming, attractive, polite
mother of two. We all agreed on a program to meet Ursulas goals of improved
gait, better balance, strength training, and endurance training. Sounds tough,
but I start where the client is and then move steadily in the right direction.
In my first session with Ursula, I learned that as a result of the stroke, she
could not follow my verbal or physical cues. I would demonstrate a move, but
Ursula could not mimic what I was showing her. So we began the work by my
placing Ursulas limbs in correct positions, guiding her movements, and commu-
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constant repetition. But within a couple of months, I saw clear improvement and
within four months Ursulas walk had improved to be a normal gait and pace.
The most amazing thing though was to witness the improvement in Ursulas
cognition. After much repetition, Ursula was able to focus on her large wall cal-
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seek out Ursulas company as her natural brilliance returned. Other ladies wanted
to share her table in the dining room, and began inviting her to take walks.
We have just passed our one-year anniversary. Ursula wants to begin tak-
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could not follow the instructions. I helped Ursula transition to the group exer-
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by how exercise was able to contribute so much to the improvement in Ursulas
cognitive abilities. It far exceeded my all of our expectations. Ursula went
on to inspire other residents to keep up their exercise routines as they have
seen her progress.
I am honored to have played a role in Ursulas recovery. I recognize that
like Ursula, my brain also benefits by physical activity. We all benefit from mov-
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Sally's Story
I
met Sally last year at an assisted
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More than a year ago, Sally had a set-
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Shortly afterward, Sallys family asked
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I agreed and requested a medical release from her primary care physician.
The doctor told Sallys daughter that he saw no need for fitness training as
he expected Sally to need nursing home care within six months. Fortunately,
Sallys daughter did not agree. Knowing Sally has COPD, I finally received
the medical release as the doctor had to admit that moving was definitely
better than not moving.
I admire Sallys willing spirit and we have been working
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Sally had a skin tear when I first started working with her that
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events of interest within the facility and enjoys Sunday dinner at
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Nonproft Spotlight
Grassroots Initiatives: Three Essential Mechanisms / By Paul Deslauriers
G
rassroots initiatives can resolve any commu-
nity need and create new avenues for well-
being and prosperity. Grassroots organiz-
ing utilizes a bottom-up approach. Its success and
sustainability is not dependent on money. Building a
grassroots initiative is not dependent upon a hierarchy
or a leader nor is it dependent upon any individual
or organization to get the initiative under way. It can
be done by you or by anyone with the desire and focus
to be one of the people to birth an initiative.
The three foundational mechanisms essen-
tial for the success of any grassroots initiative are
alignment, collaboration, and culture. These three
mechanisms can be utilized as guides for success.
They generate energy, creativity, and resources that
develop and sustain local solutions.
Alignment for grassroots development refers
to the relationship between a communitys need
and your personal intention and beliefs. An example
might be to hold the intention to support healthy, af-
fordable, organic food and independence from large
corporate agriculture. Personally, it is my belief that
healthy food is our birthright and that we should not
have to consume foods that are genetically modifed,
irradiated, and laden with man-made chemicals. I
have a passion to unplug from the corporate system
and plug into local healthy food systems.
In 2008, when most of the Berkshires 33 pan-
tries and meal sites were running out of food at the
end of the month, Co-Act initiated the Food Net to
resolve this need and also became a vehicle to teach
and promote local sustainability through commu-
nity gardens and instructive programs. Co-Act has
been proud of partnerships with local farms, gar-
deners, and organizations like Berkshire Organics
in Dalton, MA. Each year since the Food Nets in-
ception, produce distribution to the meal sites has
increased; the most recent was 21,000 pounds in
2012. For more information about the Food Net
and how you can participate, visit www.co-act.org.
Some communities may need cleaner water or air,
more affordable housing, improved job develop-
ment, or an end to gang violence. Needs can vary
from one town or city to the next. It is through the
alignment of our hearts with what the community
needs most that a supportive outlet is formed to
express our passion and access the community as
the primary resource.
Alignment occurs when this community issue
is taken on by dedicated individuals. The change
starts from within, such as a belief in a cause. A key
ingredient in the development of a grassroots ven-
ture is the ability of this focus to stir the hearts of
individuals to work for meaningful change within
their local community. When there is alignment of
a persons passion, words, and deeds, it opens the
doorway to a potential that is beyond the material
realm. The true asset that will bring about lasting
reform lies within our hearts.
Collaboration in grassroots organizations
forms webs of participation. The core compe-
tency of any grassroots endeavor involves partici-
pation, and the weaving together of talents, insights,
resources, and support. Collaboration is the actual
coming together of persons, a group, or groups to
work on issues as a cross-functional, mutually sup-
portive, interdisciplinary team.
The initiatives creativity and responsiveness
comes from the community brain trust formed
through collaboration. A brain is more creative and
insightful when all its synapses are alive and con-
nected throughout its gray matter. The same is true
with organizational intelligence, which also relies
on interconnected pathways. To increase the intel-
ligence of a grassroots initiative, you must nurture
and encourage these connections. The environment
of collaboration needs to be trustworthy and open.
Avoid the mistake of not including those who have
already been proactively working on this issue.
One inspiring example is Berkshire COTS, a
community-supported overnight shelter. For 25
years, Berkshire County had lacked shelter for people
who could not stay at the often overflled
local shelter. Their only options were wait-
ing out the frigid nights inside doorways
or under bridges, in abandoned cars and
buildings, offce buildings that had to be
broken into, or the police station waiting
room. As a community, many felt this was
not just a bad situation, but a moral issue.
Why then had this problem persisted un-
solved for so long? The answer lies mostly
in the fact that there was no fnancial proft
in setting up a winter shelter.
But grassroots organizing is not
dependent on money. Access to anoth-
er form of energy to fuel an initiative
comes from the network of support, re-
placing the so-called legal tender. Co-Act
began the grassroots initiative of COTS
by calling together the heads of 18 of the
most involved organizations who served
this population. This successful collabo-
ration involved many invested and com-
mitted groups and individuals whose
hearts were in alignment with the cause:
the Salvation Army for the use of their
space, the Berkshire County jail who col-
lected laundry weekly, the churches who
helped raise enough money to purchase
good quality cots and liability insurance,
and the many dedicated and compassion-
ate people who donated their time, some
night after night. Through collaboration,
new possibilities and resources become available.
Initially, it was estimated that 30 people would
probably use the shelter. Co-Act opened the doors
to COTS on December 22, 2012, more than 100
unduplicated guests used the shelter in the frst four
months. Averaging 21 people each night during the
winter months, people of all backgrounds are using
COTS. Single adults, elderly individuals, veterans,
and youth all experience homelessness. Persons
struggling with substance dependence, disability,
mental illness, or those who have lost their jobs, all
can experience homelessness. COTS has served as
a welcome harbor and safety net. For more infor-
mation about how you can participate or serve, visit
www.BerkshireCotShelter.org.
Culture implies growth, improvement, strength,
health, and productivity. Through culture we culti-
vate our group initiative. It has the potential to de-
velop and sustain the initiative, and nourishes those
who participate. Culture creates a unique cohesion
among the group. The more this cohesive element
is uplifting and supportive, the more attractive the
group endeavor becomes.
For these initiatives to work without the normal
compensation of money, there needs to be another
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Mind & Spirit Nonproft Spotlight
type of compensation participants receive. It is
an exchange that is not in the material realm.
Rewards like love, community, feeling alive, re-
spect, personal growth, and being able to make
a difference in other peoples lives are why peo-
ple keep on coming back.
The Pearl Street Center is an example of
a grassroots response to unemployment, and
other economic and social stressors that are
affecting over 20 percent of Berkshire County
residents. Using culture, collaboration, and align-
ment for its success, Co-Act worked closely with
21 health and human service organizations.
Initially, time was spent exploring the optimum
environment that would support the clients and
staff. The two most important values we agreed
to integrate into the culture were no separa-
tion and love. And it has worked.
The Pearl Street Center is celebrating its
second year serving the homeless and unem-
ployed and averages 35 guests each day, more
than 18,000 client services per year, and is
providing showers, mail addresses, phone
and computer use, counseling, workshops,
job development, refreshment, and commu-
nity. For information on how you can help,
visit www.PearlStreetDayCenter.org.
As community, we have the power to create
any grassroots initiative; we do not need to bind
ourselves to old bureaucratic ways of resolving
community needs. Together, we can solve any
community problem or realize any dream.
To learn more about developing grass-
roots initiatives, read the recently published
LIBERATE: Replace Elite Systems with Common
Good Systems . . . A Guide to develop Grassroots
Prosperity, by Paul Deslauriers, available at
www.nrgpublishing.com.
~ Paul Deslauriers has
more than 25 years of ex-
perience as a community
organizer, management
coach, organi zati onal
development consultant,
and workshop facilitator.
He has worked with di-
verse groups such as the
Alaskan Inuit, Icelandic,
and Hawaiian communities. He was coordinator and
coach for a group of 287 grassroots communities fo-
cused on activism in the United States and Europe.
As a business organizational development consul-
tant, he worked for over 60 ad agencies and 30 TV
broadcasting stations.
Presently, Paul is the Executive Director of Com-
munity Organizing for Action (Co-Act), which is in-
volved with locally produced energy, ending hunger and
malnutrition, public transportation, shelters, and local
currency. Paul also gives workshops throughout the
country involving grassroots community development
and improving group performance. www.co-act.org
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A
couple of days ago, I was visiting one of my
favorite cafs. Its a combination European
Pastry shop and a Japanese Tea House with
an emphasis on artisanal gourmet chocolate. I was
there to create a fyer for a new weekly conscious
breathing class called Breathe then Believe. I met up
with the owner, Joshua, who was very busy with a
mop and bucket, applying a sealant for his foor.
After about ten minutes, Josh sat down at my
table and we shared some Chinese tea and herbs that
I had brought in. He explained to me that it was his
annual springtime cleaning for the caf. After re-
moving all the dirt, grime, and gunk that had built up
over the year, he was polishing his foors and putting
on a new sealant. This was to make the daily sweep-
ing, mopping, and general cleaning easier. Josh said
even though it is hard work, it feels really good to
have a clean slate to begin fresh.
Josh then asked what I was up to. I mentioned
that I was starting up a breathing class entitled Breathe
then Believe. I began to explain that it was just like
cleaning the foors. You utilize the neces-
sary tools to clear away all the negative stuff
and restore the foors to a new clean slate.
The Breathe then Believe class utilizes our
conscious mind together with the breath to
clear away and/or bring to our awareness
any self-limiting beliefs and suppressed feel-
ings that muck up our view and experience
of ourselves in relationship to the people,
places, and things of this world.
Continuing, I explained that there is a
large body of self-helpers who claim that all
our problems are directly linked to our nega-
tive beliefs or thought patterns, and they ad-
vise people to put a positive spin on every
negative thought or feeling that they have.
And so, many people write out lists of posi-
tive affrmations daily and repeat them end-
lessly, only to fnd that a year later they still
have the same negative beliefs and feelings!
Breathe then Believe is all about breathing
frst and accepting the feelings that arise
without creating or buying into any beliefs
or judgments of the experience.
Very often in my life, an experience came
frst and then a belief followed! As a toddler I
remember sticking my fnger into an electrical
outlet. I was simply exploring my world with
no belief about what might happen; then I
got zapped and a belief was formed. When I
was studying Medical Qigong in China, Mas-
ter Luke Chan said to me, Dan. you dont
have to believe just do the practice and the
belief will follow. Master Luke Chan hit the
nail on the head for me and I focused on do-
ing the daily Qigong practice.
The Breathe then Believe approach
is very similar to mopping a foor, except
that it is about inner cleaning rather than
outer. Its best if you have as few ideas as
possible about the class so you are free to
explore on faith. The conscious work in-
volved in restoring your respiratory system so that
it is natural, free, and unrestricted will make life easy
and more fulflling.
When you open up your breathing to being more
natural, you increase your conscious awareness, and
with increased awareness comes greater personal re-
sponsibility. Thus you become an agent of transfor-
mation. Change is inevitable and requires no effort.
On the other hand, transformation requires a certain
effort resulting in a change in your conscious aware-
ness. And the great thing about learning to restore
your breath is you can practice while you mop foors
or make fantastic chocolate!
The Breathe then Believe weekly class is being of-
fered Thursday evenings at Lenox Yoga. Go to their
website at www.lenoxyoga.com for the schedule.
~ Dan is a Holistic Lifestyle Consultant and Optimal
Life Coach. Through nutrition and movement therapies, Dan
found his way back to health from the experience of termi-
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