Rich Remedies, Vol 1 - A Frog Story

On my litt'l tour of the Taos Pueblo, I saw the longest inhabited building in North America, 1000 years, look up. Mondo Pueblo.

Accross the way is an art and native american crafts store.

I went into the store and in a joking way asked how we break the drought in Central Texas.

The frog was sold to me as a "Rain Maker". I interpreted that to mean that we will get rain in Central Texas and we will make rain with business. I bought this carving from a Pueblo Sister who told me that it rains when you keep this frog around.

We got rain

I sold the Kayak $$$ and canoe.....

So this frog works. (All I can say is "WOW!") :-) :-)

Courage

AHO

Richard

WWW.richrededies.com

PS- Rich Remedies, Volume 1, My Amazing Natural Self Healing Discoveries as mentioned above is now available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook fpormat.
"20 Years of Learnin' in 240 Pages."

Classic Columbia Bicycle for Sale

I'm working on removing some of the "toleration's" from my life, like the unused inventory in my garage. This is part of Jim Bunch's "The Ultimate Game of Life" 24 hour challenge. It's about clearing the decks and opening up your life to new possibilities.

Here is the link:

http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1323895512.html

In actual fact I have been pruning my possessions for 4 months.

This lovely reproduction vintage Columbia bicycle is available on Craig's list.

Hurry, it's going fast!

It's been slowly aging like a fine wine in my garages for over 23 years. I bought it new at the Lambertville, NJ Bicycle Shop on a whim. It struck a chord with me. I felt nostalgic. It's a reproduction vintage vintage bike if that makes sense.

Looking for a loving home.

http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/1323895512.html

AHO

Richard

Rich Remedies, Volume 1 Book Signing (8.13.09) Today Tao Center Austin, Texas

Rich Remedies, Volume 1, My Incredible Natural Healing Discoveries book signing in conjunction with Dr. Patrick Price's presentation on Cellular Release- The Body Detective. 7:00PM - 9:00PM.

The Tao Center
5515 Balcones Drive
Austin, Texas 78731

(2 blocks from the intersection of RR 2222 & Route 1 MOPAC Hwy)

See you there!

AHO

Richard

PS- Photo- "Clouds over Seattle"

Rich Remedies, Volume 1, My Amazing, Natural Self Healing Discoveries- now available in hard cover

Rich Remedies, Volume 1 hardcovers are now available through my website www.richremedies.com

This is a re-edited version of my original transcript.

It is still available in softcover and eBook versions.

Book signings this week with Dr. Patrick Price at the Unity Church, Austin 12/ 12/ 09 (today) and tomorrow at the Tao Health Center in Austin.

Dr. Price will be presenting his revolutionary healing process called Cellular Release which is part of a program that he has developed called the "Body Detective".

Very powerful healing techniques. Check out his website and consider attending one of his lectures or classes.http://www.thebodydetective.com/

AHO

Richard

More Earthship Eco-Friendly Housing blogery

The Earthship communities are an example of how we reconcile economic growth, consumer recycling, energy conservation, and the stewardship of our planet.
I discovered The Taos Earthship Community driving down Route 64, just past the breath-taking Rio Grande Gorge, between Taos, NM and my next destination on a short road trip on the way to, Ojo Caliente (mineral springs) I knew that this development was somewhere near Taos (Two Feather told me) but I did not know exactly where and was not going to go out of my way to see it. There was limited time, no detours allowed.
So it just appeared on the right side of Highway 64.
Check it out at:
http://www.earthship.net/
Driving on 64 you will see these interesting mound dwellings on the right side of the road, facing east towards the Sangre de Christo Mountain range, in the direction of Taos.
I pulled into the first road I saw and got out to take pictures (see above).
The setting is just beautiful.
The comfort and aesthetics provided in some of the Earthship buildings is remarkable. Great light, use of space, indoor gardens, and a great vibe. They are constructed in part from old tires and empty glass bottles in combination with mud bricks and straw.
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”
There are six (6) principles in play with these innovative dwellings : Thermal / solar cooling, solar and wind electricity, contained sewage, recycled/ natural building materials, wood harvesting, and food production. What’s not to like about this? Off the grid, clean power, and responsible sewage.
So, you’re off the grid, growing your own food, recycling, and living in a cool place.

“Earthships are green buildings for residential, commercial and government buildings. Earthship buildings have the smallest carbon footprint and perform with the least amount of fossil fuels. Overall, from construction materials, where they came from, how the earthship is design and how it performs... earthships are the most sustainable building method on the planet.” http://www.earthship.net/
What’s not to like an Earthship?
AHO
Richard
PS- Throw a good party, build a mansion!

Earthship Wall- "99 bottles of beer on the wall"

Beer Bottle Walls (y'all)!

There is a really cool community just outside of Taos, NM called Earthship Community. It is built out of recycled materials, adobe bricks, and mortar and other stuff. The houses are funky on the outside, but warm and spacious on the inside with incredible light. Plants, both ornamental and edible grow in the houses.

I chuckled when I looked at a wall that is under construction with empty beer bottles. Some of my favorite empty beers are going into that wall. It looked like any ledge after a weekend party. Empty beers creating a living space. What a great idea!

99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall

"99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer.
Take one down and pass it around, 98 bottles of beer on the wall......

(go down to one)

"1 bottle of beer on the wall, 1 bottle of beer.
Take one down and pass it around, no more bottles of beer on the wall.

No more bottles of beer on the wall, no more bottles of beer.
Go to the store and buy some more, 99 bottles of beer on the wall."

"Finish your beer....we have another wall to build.....hurry up!"

AHO

Richard
PS- This site is copy right protected space......if you copy my stuff, at least give me a mention. This is afterall very profound material. Building communities with beer bottles....... I'll drink to that. Cheers!

Healing Dirt

Chimayo is a religious sanctuary and church located on the High Road between Espanola, NM and Taos, NM. I heard about this place a few days before my trip and decided to visit on my way to Taos.

One of the attractions of Chimayo is the "sacred sand" or dirt that is found in a hole in the room to the side of the Chapel (pictured above).

The legend of Chimayo goes something like this: A priest a found a crucifix, quickly dubbed the miraculous crucifix of Our Lord of Esquipulas. A local priest brought the crucifix to Santa Cruz, but three times it disappeared and was later found back in its hole, where it was originally discovered. By the third time, everyone understood that El Senor de Esquipulas wanted to remain in Chimayo, and so a small chapel was built on the site. Then miraculous healings began. These grew so numerous that the chapel had to be replaced by the larger, current Chimayó Shrine in 1816.

Chimayo chapel is believed to be built on sacred earth with miraculous healing powers. The shrine El Santuario de Chimayó, is probably the most visited church in New Mexico.

I believe in miracles. If you don't, read my earlier blog on the placebo effect and the fact that over 50% of the prescriptions that are dispensed are actually inert ingredients with no pharmaceutical content. People get well just believing; every day of the week.

Chimayo has an incredible energy. There is something special here. This whole area of Northern New Mexico is enchanted.

I went into the side room just off the chapel where the "holy dirt hole" is located. There were two dime store hand trowels sitting in the hole for the faithful to scoop up. I scooped up some dirt and placed it into a cotton pouch just for good measure.

It is said that the dirt in the hole never runs out.....another mystery.

Can I interest anyone in some dirt?

This stuff fascinates me.....

AHO

Richard