Dear MOTHER: December 2011/January 2012

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Reader LeeAnn Coleman finds happiness in her 900-square-foot home. Similar to the homes featured in our Natural Home Living blog, LeeAnn adores her efficient kitchen, cozy living room and great outdoor space.
Reader LeeAnn Coleman finds happiness in her 900-square-foot home. Similar to the homes featured in our Natural Home Living blog, LeeAnn adores her efficient kitchen, cozy living room and great outdoor space.
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Properly seasoned firewood will have visible cracks in its end grain. 
Properly seasoned firewood will have visible cracks in its end grain. 
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Mark your calendars to attend a MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR in 2012! June 2 to 3 in Puyallup, Wash., and Sept. 22 to 23 in Seven Springs, Pa.
Mark your calendars to attend a MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR in 2012! June 2 to 3 in Puyallup, Wash., and Sept. 22 to 23 in Seven Springs, Pa.
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These tomato plants were defoliated by tomato hornworms.
These tomato plants were defoliated by tomato hornworms.
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A tomato hornworm ruthlessly chows down on a green tomato.
A tomato hornworm ruthlessly chows down on a green tomato.
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Consider adding some adorable to your farm by raising ducks, such as these Indian Runner ducks.
Consider adding some adorable to your farm by raising ducks, such as these Indian Runner ducks.
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Cargo bikes are a great way to transport all sorts of items, including plants and supplies for your garden.
Cargo bikes are a great way to transport all sorts of items, including plants and supplies for your garden.
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Peterson advocates a bio-centric wildlife management plan.
Peterson advocates a bio-centric wildlife management plan.

Let’s Be Civil

It is sad to see the amount of angry, disgruntled mail you receive. What happened to communicating with civility and kindness? My wife and I were both taught to take care of the Earth and our neighbors, and that change happens when compassion for all is expressed through our actions and speech.

We all have the right to communicate our feelings. However, to be rude in our speech toward your magazine, within the kindness you extend to allow us to comment, seems wrong. I praise any and all who speak up about their opinions, but go gently with each other out there. Good changes come through cooperativeness and compassion. Thank you for allowing me to speak my feelings and to continue to support your magazine.

Chee Ammen
Lake Oconee, Georgia


  • Published on Oct 17, 2011
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