Community: Summer Bounty Pasta
07.29.11 |
Each month Alexis Braga contributes Community, a column about ways to build community in Burien.
Summer is a fabulous season. I love all that comes with it: sunshine, (when the sun decides to visit!), fresh-home grown produce, barbecues with friends, wine at dusk on the back patio, marshmallows roasted in the fire pit, evening walks, and the delicious bounty of summer. I am always in search of tasty, healthy, and refreshing dishes that are easily prepared for those evenings of food with family and friends... Read On...
Summer is a fabulous season. I love all that comes with it: sunshine, (when the sun decides to visit!), fresh-home grown produce, barbecues with friends, wine at dusk on the back patio, marshmallows roasted in the fire pit, evening walks, and the delicious bounty of summer. I am always in search of tasty, healthy, and refreshing dishes that are easily prepared for those evenings of food with family and friends... Read On...
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Community: All American Community
05.28.11 |
Each month Alexis Braga contributes Community, a column about hospitality and community.
Memorial Day has its roots in the Civil War. It was put to practice to remember the Union and Confederate soldiers. Originally called Decoration Day, this day of remembrance has evolved to not only remember American soldiers of all times but also to celebrate the beginning of summer. With the weather changing (hopefully!) and BBQ’s firing up, this provides a perfect opportunity to build community. Read On...
Memorial Day has its roots in the Civil War. It was put to practice to remember the Union and Confederate soldiers. Originally called Decoration Day, this day of remembrance has evolved to not only remember American soldiers of all times but also to celebrate the beginning of summer. With the weather changing (hopefully!) and BBQ’s firing up, this provides a perfect opportunity to build community. Read On...
Community: Community for Longevity
04.28.11 |
In 2004, Dan Beuttner, teamed up with National Geographic to study people groups that, on average, outlived the typical lifespan of the average human being. These studies found nine characteristics among those people who had longer life and greater overall happiness. One of the nine is called, “right tribe.” These people groups made their friendships (healthy friends that impact your life in a beneficial way) and their social circles a priority, which richly influenced their overall physical well being.
In many ways, both big and small, we can have an impact on our longevity and be a positive influence in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and in our city... Read On...
In many ways, both big and small, we can have an impact on our longevity and be a positive influence in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and in our city... Read On...