Living On The Earth by Alicia Bay Laurel

[THEFAN]

There are a couple copies on ebay. Here is a link to one

http://cgi.ebay.com/Living-On-The-E...emQQptZUS_Nonfiction_Book?hash=item5ad32e5e9d

 

[Blackbird]

I'm doubting you offended anyone Laura, don't worry.

 

[dragonlaurel]

Hi Blackbird That book sounds pretty cool. Just had a trip down memory lane for a bit there.

 

[delia_peterson]

I'm doubting you offended anyone Laura, don't worry.

Same here, I highly doubt you offended anyone.

 

[FarmerDenise]

I was more into the peace and love thing, not the drugs. To me hippies were more into doing acid, getting high was a big part of their lives. Flower children were more involved with nature and being healthy in every way, organic food co-ops, living peacefully with everyone, playing and listening to music - more folk than hard rock, always being nice and kind, natural childbirth, saving "our mother" earth that is.
I participated in the first earthday in New York City. We made posters and had demonstration at my Junior High School and marched around the campus. I still have one of the posters I made.
I wore the long skirts, the bandana on my head and braids and halter tops. I also wore embroidered and patched bellbottom jeans (still have my favorite pair, got a saggy baggy elephant patch on one cheek), hotpants and peasant blouses. Yes, I wore flowers in my hair and went to Greenwich (sp?) Village once.
I marched against the (vietnam) war when I was 14, participated in sit-ins and walk-outs, and moratoriums for peace.

I communed with nature on a regular basis. She was my sanctuary. Music was my voice. Art - my innermost feelings.

Sex, drugs and rock 'n roll was more the hippy thing. I didn' t mind the rock 'n roll, but the sex and drugs were too risky for my taste.
I did mess with drugs quite a bit, but it was not something I did on a regular basis. I was too afraid of loosing control of myself.

 

[Blackbird]

What a beautiful story Denise! Very fascinating!

 

[Blackbird]

Here is part of what it has to say about chickens;

The eggs you buy in supermarkets come from hens that live in shaded cages and are fed methedrine so they lay more & eat less. You eggs will come from happy fertile hens who dance freely in the sun. Like you.

 

[FarmerDenise]

Here is part of what it has to say about chickens;

The eggs you buy in supermarkets come from hens that live in shaded cages and are fed methedrine so they lay more & eat less. You eggs will come from happy fertile hens who dance freely in the sun. Like you.

It's not the same without the illustrations

 

[delia_peterson]

Here is part of what it has to say about chickens;

The eggs you buy in supermarkets come from hens that live in shaded cages and are fed methedrine so they lay more & eat less. You eggs will come from happy fertile hens who dance freely in the sun. Like you.

Yup, that seals the deal..I have to get this book! If anything to read out loud to my chickens..

 

[Blackbird]

Theres also info on communal living as well.

'How to slow down...

Find a little bit of land somewhere and plant a carrot seed.
Now sit down and watch it grow.
When it is full grown pull it up and eat it.

-Stephen Gaskin.'