Simplicity Matters Earth Institute |
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A large, vibrant community of like-minded people exists in Maryland and Washington D.C.
We're inside and outside the DC beltway, in Baltimore, and growing into Frederick and other areas.
Simplicity Matters is an association of volunteers who offer you:
| 1. Discussion circles -- the unique experience of deep conversations with 7-11 other adults, about topics that really matter. | |
| 2. Monthly forums about various topics, open to the public at large | |
| Bethesda Second Sunday Forum, 6:30-8:30 PM | |
| Baltimore Green Forum, at Towson, usually last Sunday of each month, 4:30-6:30 PM | |
| 3. Monthly announcement listing events of interest to our community, as well as discussion circles forming | |
| 4. Lively virtual communities | |
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also check out our other yahoogroups, A Greener Home and Food Passion ESA |
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5. Resources on this website: Resources for You and Resources for Circles. Check them out! |
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About Simplicity Matters Earth Institute (PDF, 35K)
Photos of our June Second Sunday forum in Bethesda, about solar ovens Local testimonials about Menu for the Future, the exciting new discussion guide about food launched Earth Day, 2008. You can also subscribe to our local yahoogroup about food. Updated video lending library list Suggested Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint - 2-page checklist compiled by SMEI volunteers Michael Hartman and Lore Rosenthal (PDF, 100 KB) |
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| One of the activities at our Annual Statewide Simple Picnic was a juggling lesson led by Jerry Raitzyk. What would you rather do: juggle your load more efficiently, or juggle fewer things? (To learn to juggle better, contact Jerry. To learn to simplify what you juggle, explore this site.) |
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2-page flier with session themes and list of excerpted readings (PDF, 170 KB)
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| One Maryland circle -- in Middletown -- has already completed this guide. Some of their comments: | "I am much more aware of food, buying habits, ecology. I am mindful of the food I eat, and I started growing herbs. I'm aware of the things I buy, and gas consumption. I've made good friends, and look forward to groups." | "It was so wonderful to find kindred spirits. The experience of deep conversation and sharing ideas was so much more than I expected." |
| "I've really enjoyed meeting like-minded people. This is my 'community' and I look forward to the discussions each week." | "I loved this circle and this book. I didn't know anything about GMO or how farming is done. I also didn't understand how inefficient beef is. I'm now only eating meat once a day." | "I've really enjoyed meeting the friendly people involved in this group. I liked the range of articles and the pace of the reading." |
| "For me the most valuable aspect of this course was realizing [again] how clueless most people are!" | "The readings were good. Listening to the experiences of others in the group, who were at different places, was invaluable to me." | "This is the best NWEI course so far." |