Keyhole Gardening

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Check out this brilliant idea. We live in a big apartment complex and the other day I was wondering how we could be more sustainable and use all the garbage for composting. This is a super cool idea. 



 I found this video on this other website along with helpful step by step photos.  http://www.valhalla-project.com/2012/01/from-africa-to-valhalla-keyhole-garden.html  

http://keyholegardens.com/
What is a Keyhole Garden
From "Deb Tolman"
The Keyhole Garden is a waist-high raised garden bed, circular in shape with a slice cut out of the circle to gain entry to a circular basket located in the center.  The basket serves to efficiently water and fertilize the plants in the garden – water-rich, compostable waste is placed in the basket, allowing nutrients and moisture to flow out to the roots of the plants.  This garden allows the conservation-minded gardener to recycle, compost, and grow a surprisingly large quantity of local produce in one six foot circular bed.  And Dr. Deb adds, “you’ll never have to bend over while gardening again!”

Here's a great Facebook page on Keyhole Gardens
https://www.facebook.com/keyholegardens

Wishing you all a Happy Easter

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Happy Easter Everyone!

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SHAME ON the Real Housewives of Vancouver for MISS REPRESENTATION

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APRIL 12/ 2013 UPDATE:

Real Housewives of Vancouver: Going out with a bang

http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/04/10/real-housewives-of-vancouver-going-out-with-a-bang/

 After reading this and all the comments (be sure to read the comments below the article) maybe now they'll finally get rid of this show. Or at least re-cast with some "healthy" women.  So sad...sad for women, sad for men, children, sad for Vancouverites, just plain SAD!! Stop Miss Representing Women!! and Vancouver!

 
Original Post: April 5/2012

SHAME ON "The Real Housewives of Vancouver "  television program and "Slice" too. SHAME ON YOU for MISS REPRESENTING women and especially the women of Vancouver.

I haven't been able to sleep well all night as this post was begging to be written so I got up early to share it. First let me tell you that I have seen ads for "Real Housewives for Whereever" and watched a little bit and I was more offended than impressed by what I saw, so I have never watched more than a 10 -20 minutes.

But when I saw that they were doing a show in Vancouver, my first reaction was "OH NO!" how could they!! So I had to watch and see how bad it would be. I knew there would be lots of Vancouver scenery and so I was curious.

So last night I watched and it lived up to every bit of it's reputation.

Shameful.

I just have a few comments and then I will put this puppy to bed and get on with my day. First, Jody you are a bully.  It doesn't matter if you have money or not, if you are self made or not, it's not appropriate to tell someone in front of a TV camera and a zillion viewers that a person  is an idiot and that they need therapy. It doesn't take rocket science to know that compassion is required.

That conversation should be held quietly together and in a very quiet comforting way suggest to that person they could get some counseling. You were so condescending and righteous it was really disturbing and sad.

Christina OMG, obviously you've suffered some kind of abuse that has put you where you are today. SHAME ON everyone for allowing that whole birthday party scene to be on TV. What does that say to everyone. Everything that women work so hard for to demonstrate to men, children, women, the world that we are intelligent powerful creative entities that deserve respect, flew out the window.

I seriously hope that you will be okay after this and you don't hurt yourself or others as I believe you need therapy and you have been damaged, but I believe you are a good person, you've just been hurt and abused and now it's all coming out in inappropriate ways.

For all the women on the REAL HOUSEWIVES OF VANCOUVER  with children, shame on you. How are those young men going to think after that. What will they think about women. How will they treat women. Badly, I imagine, because you MISS REPRESENTED US. You misrepresented all women on that show because in today's messed up society people believe what they see and this especially true in the media.

What did Jody say, something about you shouldn't judge until you walk in others shoes, OMG lady, do you hear yourself.  Why don't you go down to the DTES   http://www.dtes.ca/cms/and have a walk in the shoes around there.

And actually that's what I would like to say to all of you, since you have done all this damage to all women by misrepresenting us all so badly in the media, you should pay for your crimes by selling off some of those cars and houses and $1100 jeans and go make a difference.

I was trying to figure out why each of you did this, obviously Jody you want to promote your book and Mary you are trying to go back to singing, Christina your looking for someone new and I haven't figured out Ronnie or Reiko's agenda's but "WOW, all I can say was WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!!"

Okay I've vented, I'm not saying I'm perfect or better or have all the answers or that I haven't  made stupid mistakes, because I have. What I am saying is that now that you have done this terrible thing please fix it.

The REAL WOMEN OF VANCOUVER and of EVERYWHERE DESERVE IT!! as well as their husband, children, parents, families, society and the world in general.

You have tons of money, so you have no excuse not to.

http://www.missrepresentation.org/





Other important links to read.

Poverty Journey-MLA Jagrup Brar

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2012/01/poverty-journey-mla-jagrup-brar.html

Jagrup is Home!

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2012/02/jagrup-is-home.html

 I Sure Wouldn't Want To Be Out There

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2012/01/i-sure-wouldnt-want-to-be-out-there.html

Have You Ever Had to Go to the Food Bank?

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2012/01/have-you-ever-had-to-go-to-food-bank.html

Dignity Project

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2011/03/dignity-project.html

Downtown Eastside Literacy Roundtable
http://dteslit.blogspot.ca/

Reflections on  NewStart Program
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8Y64xYGAutFa2wtanBuMHVTUHFTbkpCQlBwR1lhdw/edit?pli=1

"Mean girls" syndrome alive and thriving- We need a Challenge Day

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2011/07/mean-girls-syndrome-alive-and-thriving.html

Diffuse the Mean Girl Syndrome-Encourage Changemakers

 http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2011/07/diffuse-mean-girl-syndrome-encourage.html

http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2011/07/isnt-it-ironic.html

Tom Cochrane- Fabulous Musician

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I have all these old tapes and I have Tom Cochrane's" Mad Mad World". I was listening to it the other day and I forgot how powerful his music is. Timeless too.  Here are a few of my favorites. I wish I could  find "Bigger Man" because that is a very enlightening message that everyone should definitely listen too...

Super Cool- Cargo Kids from WestJet!

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Brilliant and So Funny!!

I'm having an Art Show- April 3-30 - Kitsilano

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**Oops! April only has 30 days, not 31. Guess I April Fooled myself! Have to fix my flyer!!

When: April 3-30

 

A Study in Black & White

Artworks by Zipolita

Where:  Bean Around the World

 1945 Cornwall  St.

Kitsilano, Vancouver B.C. 

It's so exciting. I've been working so hard on learning how to paint oils and now I get to show you all my hard work. In the last few days my painting has really improved and I was telling my sister that I feel like singing "By George, I think she's got it!" from "My Fair Lady" as things seem to be falling into place.

It's super cool because I don't know if you remember but this has all come above fairly suddenly and it's really a miracle or a bunch of them. Obviously I believe in angels, I have named my child Angel and well I ask for their help often and I see a lot of signs of confirmation too.

That may sound silly to some but for me, I believe.

Anyways in my Facebook there was a little saying like this, I really didn't think about the repost part, it was more the message and the timing. ;)

Now it was so cool because I had been planning to comfirm my display yesterday, and had not got around to calling when the manager called me to confirm. This made me so happy. I hadn't wanted to get my hopes up too high as I was supposed to have my display last month but it got pushed back a month. Which is fine, it gave me more time. Anyways the other cool thing was that before I went to bed I got an email from Kelowna, where I had answered a Call for Artists, and the lady there say my work was beautiful and was asking me how many pieces I had to see how much space I could fill. Isn't that absolutely fabulous.

So it's all happening, I just have to go with the flow. I also need more canvas and paints. I feel the need to paint bigger.

Please see more details and a map here.
http://paintingathon.blogspot.ca/2012/03/art-show-bean-around-world-apr-3-30th.html

Okay, have to run, my cherub wants a snack! 
I hope you will go down for a coffee and check it out! Thanks!

A Study of Black & White- Art Show at Bean Around the World in Kitsilano by Artist Zipolita aka Tina Winterlik

Interesting Related Links
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2011/08/encounter-with-ron-hedrick-artist-so.html
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2011/08/incredibly-gifted-ron-hedrick-artist.html
http://tinawinterlik.blogspot.ca/2011/08/ave-maria.html

2 yr old Rocks Out to Elvis!!

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Check out this little guy as he Rocks Out to Elvis! Absolutely Awesome! So cute!

Abdul Sattar Edhi -"No religion is higher than humanity"

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Helpful Herb Information

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Helpful Herb Information- One day I will have my apothecary and I'll be making all sorts of infusions, salves, balms, lotions and potions ;) I can't wait! :)




http://www.anniesremedy.com/chart.php

http://webecoist.momtastic.com/2008/09/30/most-powerful-potent-medicinal-medical-plants-in-nature/

Dancing his way thru College

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Wow! I was in tears listening to Joshua, especially when he said his mom is in the shelter and he actually starting tapping because he was hungry. It's so cool that Ellen has helped him out this way!! Hurray!

St. Patrick's Day Parade-Vancouver 2012

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We had alot of fun this morning. We got up early and went down to watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade. We were there about  9:45 and went looking for the facepainting. We were approached by a Leprachaun who asked us if we would like to be in the parade.

Well what kid wouldn't, so of course we had to do it. I was hestitant at first because of the cold and the length but it wasn't as far as I though and luckily it didn't rain.

We carried flags for which we were richly rewarded by our Leprechaun Templeton with 4 leaf clovers! Very Cool! When we reached the end we quickly found a place along the route to take photos of the rest of the parade. I took alot of video.

Here is just the highlights and it is 7 minutes. I'll put up the entire thing later, it's 15 minutes.



We had a great time. My daughter was thrilled. I just loved the Black Sheep. All the dancers were fabulous. I surprised at all the entrants. It was really well done. We were blessed with good weather too! 

I'm Elmo and know it- "I MAKE ART" -Awesome Video!

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Too Funny!!--- Kids Look At these Crayons! I  MAKE ART!!  My girl and I had a hoot watching this yesterday. We love Sesame Street. We miss Mr. Noodle. He was Awesome. Great video - my favorite line is I MAKE ART.

HOW FABULOUS IS THAT! :)

Deepak Chopra- GMO & Toxic Chemicals on our food

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Please Watch this video and get informed about the toxic chemicals that are being sprayed on our food and in our environment. We Can Stop it but we must voice our opinions and make our governments ACT. For the sake of our children, please Do Not Ignore this serious life and death issue.

deepakhomebase on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free

Need a laugh! Watch this Video

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Ron Hedrick-Exhibition and Sale Saturday 12-5pm, March 24th, 2012

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My dear friend and fabulous painting instructor Ron Hedrick is having an Exhibition at the Gainsborough Galleries in Calgary. Be sure to check it out! He paints beautiful oil paintings. I just love the paintings below.

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Hedrick, Ron

Exhibition and Sale 

Saturday 12-5pm, 

March 24th, 2012

Gainsborough Galleries 441-5th Ave SW
 Calgary, AB T2P 2V1
 Canada Phone: 403-262-3715
 Fax: 403-262-3743
 
Toll Free: 1-866-425-5373
 
art@gainsboroughgalleries.com

He's Challenged!

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Having worked with people who have brain- damage and other severe challenges, I had my eyes opened long ago about some of the derogatory words people use and how they have no clue how hurtful they are.

This was especially important as I started to raise my daughter and was learning how to teach her to have great understanding and empathy for all people. This video is awesome. It's so well done and really drives the point home. I believe it will help.

 Let's share it and teach people a better way. When I speak of anyone dealing with anything, I say "s/he's challenged!" And the truth is we are all challenged in some way. Aren't we?

Take a Media Break!!

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I have been talking about this alot in my home lately. Too much time on the computer, TV, Ds. I am to blame as I use the computer alot in Social Media and creating videos which my daughter emulates.

She's getting really good. Watching this though is REALLY eye opening and is pushing me that much harder to stop this pattern.





When we were in Mexico, we rarely watched TV. We did use the computer a bit, but not much compared to here. We really need to go. What about you? Ever think about escaping the whole rat race and just taking your kids to some rural area and letting them see how people fend for themselves when they are off the grid.

Have you ever heard of WWOOF.  
WWOOF is a world wide network of organisations. http://www.wwoof.org/ I read this great story about 2 guys that travelled across Canada. They stayed at ten places. Wouldn't that be a cool thing to teach your kid. Stay at different Organic Farms that were off the grid and really see how it's done.

The reason I am thinking alot about this today is not only is it International Woman's Day,  there is also a big Solar Storm happening.


From the Huffington Post
Two huge solar flares erupted from the sun late Tuesday (March 6), triggering one of the most powerful solar storms in more than five years. The solar tempest is expected to intensify aurora displays (also known as the northern and southern lights) on Earth, according to space weather scientist Joseph Kunches, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

From Toronto Star
Solar Storm could causes disruptions
North American utilities are monitoring for abnormalities on their grids and have contingency plans, said Kimberly Mielcarek, spokeswoman for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, a consortium of electricity grid operators.

I am Woman, Hear me Roar

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I thought that I would post this video as it's very fitting for International Woman's Day!!
You Go Girls!!!

I am Woman, Hear me Roarrrrrr!!! 

My Art for Sale- Online

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Hi All, hope your having a good day. I found this website "Fine Art America" and I am going to be selling my art from here. Please click this link to find out more. Thanks.

http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/tina-winterlik.html 
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Oh, Would I LOVE to own a Village in France :)

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This is so cool!!  I've dreamed about having a farm for a long time, and sometimes I've sat around with friends and dreamed of one day owning a bunch of little houses, like a commune...and someone is already thinking about doing that here. Wouldn't that be fabulous. It's really sad for the people who originally owned it. The story doesn't mention them. Wonder what happened to them?

The bank is getting all famous and some family has lost their home. That's sad. If I won the lottery and was moving there, I would invite them back to live there if they wanted.

I would have huge lavender gardens, and sage and thyme ...and create a organic soap store with lots of holistic, organic and alternative salves and things. Hmmmm! Delicious. That's my dream.

Each day I would paint pretty oil paintings in the garden of all the beautiful buildings and countryside. How wonderful that would be. Well that's what I would do. What would you do?

http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/for-sale--deserted-french-village--pool-included-20120302.html