Pic of the Day- "In Appreciation of Our Sun"

In Appreciation of Our Sun - Fort Myers, FL LeahAnn 04.27.11

Quote "If someone who can't swim falls into the ocean, that person will grasp at the water and sink like a rock. A good swimmer who has trained knows how to relax and become one with the vast ocean. Learning how to swim takes practice, and it helps to have some guidance as we begin. it is the same way with our minds." Tulku Thondup

Fact Peace of mind, serenity, and calmness are descriptions of a disposition free from the effects of stress. In some cultures, inner peace is considered a state of consciousness or enlightenment that may be cultivated by various forms of training, such as prayer, meditation, T'ai Chi Ch'uan or yoga, for example. Many spiritual practices refer to this peace as an experience of knowing oneself. Finding inner peace is often associated with traditions such as Buddhism and Hinduism.

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#99 - Hemp "Sports Coat"

Pic of the Day- "A Change of Pace"

A Change of Pace - Fort Myers, FL Babel 04.27.2011

Quote "If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves." - Carl Jung

Fact  The first bowling balls used in the United States were made of wood, especially oak, and lignum vitae wood. In about 1906 the first hard rubber balls were produced, such as the Brunswick "Mineralite" ball, and these remained the standard until the 1960s and 70s. These decades saw the emergence of plastic (polyester) balls.

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#98 - Hemp "Burgers"

Pic of the Day- "Nightfall"

Nightfall - Fort Myers Beach, FL Babel 04.27.11

Quote "The foundation of the Buddha's teachings lies in compassion, and the reason for practicing the teachings is to wipe out the persistence of ego, the number-one enemy of compassion."

Dalai Lama XIV

Fact  Athens dominates the Attica periphery and it is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years.


TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#97 - Hemp "Ink"

Pic of the Day- "Venice Pier"

Venice Pier - Venice, FL Babel 04.25.2011

Quote "Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one."
Terry Pratchett

Fact stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is the rapidly developing loss of brain function(s) due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain.


TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp
#96 - Hemp "Caulking"

Pic of the Day- "ECHO: Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization"

ECHO in North Fort Myers, FL Babel 04.29.2011

Quote "In known history, nobody has had such capacity for altering the universe than the people of the United States of America. And nobody has gone about it in such an aggressive way."
Alan Watts

Fact Psychotherapy, or personal counseling with a psychotherapist, is an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained psychotherapists to aid a client or patient in problems of living.

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#95 - Hemp "Packaging"

Pic of the Day- March 22, 2011- "Pure Elegance"

Pure Elegance - Miami, FL Babel 06.2009

Quote "Cigarettes, I won't do cigarettes, nicotine will kill ya. "  

Tommy Chong

Fact Fusion power is the power generated by nuclear fusion reactions. In this kind of reaction, two light atomic nuclei fuse together to form a heavier nucleus and in doing so, release a large amount of energy.

TheHemp100 - 100 Uses of Hemp

#61 - Hemp "Lozenges"