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DeSwiss

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26. No.....
Sat Apr 21, 2012, 11:56 PM
Apr 2012

...I didn't see that program, but then I don't watch teevee (not since 2001). Just the bits that make to the Internets. But here's the video that made me aware of Jamie Oliver:



Several years ago (actually about 3 decades!) I used to put in a garden every year for my family. The whole extended family. Including my wife and 3 kids, I grew food for my sisters and cousins and nieces and nephews. It was a big garden (60' x 175'). It produced so much food I couldn't give it all away. Then I answered the beckoning call of business (a non-profit firm) and unfortunately, I became this person:



- I got my notes washed away by serious illness(es) that almost killed me. So now, I'm trying to find my inner-gardener again. Or whatever's left of him......

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WOW!!! Howler Apr 2012 #1
De Nada. DeSwiss Apr 2012 #6
Wow thank you felix_numinous Apr 2012 #2
I first saw her in a segment..... DeSwiss Apr 2012 #7
Very cool felix_numinous Apr 2012 #18
That video was the first TED Talk video I ever saw. canoeist52 Apr 2012 #3
I have quite a few favorite TEDs..... DeSwiss Apr 2012 #8
I didn't see any of my favorites on that list, kentauros Apr 2012 #16
Thanks for this listing. DeSwiss Apr 2012 #20
Mmm, nice vegetarian stir-fry there! kentauros Apr 2012 #25
No..... DeSwiss Apr 2012 #26
Yes, so wonderful! kimmerspixelated Apr 2012 #4
It was my pleasure! DeSwiss Apr 2012 #9
Thank you for bringing this here, DeSwiss. Amazing insight, the simplest truths are so dear, mother earth Apr 2012 #5
You're most welcome. DeSwiss Apr 2012 #10
Great words. kimmerspixelated Apr 2012 #11
Thank you! DeSwiss Apr 2012 #13
Her book of the same name is excellent too. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2012 #12
Thanks for the info! DeSwiss Apr 2012 #14
Wow, what a wonderful TED! Tumbulu Apr 2012 #15
De Nada DeSwiss Apr 2012 #21
Thanks for posting that! kentauros Apr 2012 #17
Thanks for the link. DeSwiss Apr 2012 #22
I'm only familiar with it through reading a couple of books on them. kentauros Apr 2012 #24
Thank you for sharing that!! memory Apr 2012 #19
You're so welcome! DeSwiss Apr 2012 #23
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