Be the Change Weekly Community Update December 3, 2021
Co-Creating the Eco Future: Presentation & Discussion on Zoom Monday, December 6 at 7 pm Monday, December 6 at 7 pm Register NowHello all you cultural creatives! Simple livers, renegades…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 26, 2021
Photo by fauxels from Pexels A Simple Thanksgiving Grace (or for any meal)O Great Spirit, soul of all creatures great and small, we are thankful for this meal; it is the work of…
Tree of the Month, Dec 2021 American Holly (Ilex opaca)
by Martin (Mort) Schmidt for Simply Living Holly has long been associated with the holiday seasons. In fact, the name "Holly" is derived from the word “holy” because of this…
The Path to an Ecological Future for Humanity (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a longer essay by Chuck Lynd published in 4 parts on Medium.com. You can read the full essay here. Photo from article about Rising Cultural Creatives by…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 19, 2021
Future Humans: Meetup to Discuss Marianne Williamson's Podcast with world renowned author and wise woman elder Jean Houston. Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 7 pm via ZoomFirst, watch the 1…
COP 26: The good, the bad, and the takeaways
By Cathy Cowan Becker Unless you were hiding under a rock these last two weeks, then you are aware of the COP 26 climate talks taking place in Glasgow, Scotland.…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 12, 2021
Hey Hey Hey - are you tuned in?to our awesome Columbus community radio? https://www.wgrn.org/ Share your favorite program to Hello@simplyliving.org to enter adrawing for prizes! http://wcrsfm.org/ourscheduleShare your favorite program to…
Action Alert: Speak up for community solar
Community solar may be coming to Ohio! House Bill 450, which would enable community solar projects in the state, has been introduced and will have its second hearing for proponent…
Simply Living and OSBC to present at environmental leadership academy
Simply Living and the Ohio Sustainable Business Council are proud to be featured at the upcoming two-day conference, Pathways to Environmental Leadership Academy, organized by the Ohio Recycling Coalition. On…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update November 5, 2021
Localization and the Benefits of PlaceMonday, November 8 at 7 pmExplore LocalFutures.orgWatch Economics of Happiness (Free) “The one film we wish everyone could see? Hands down, this is it.It is…
Tree of the Month November 2021: Ohio Buckeye Aesculus Glabra
By Martin (Mort) Schmidt, for Simply Living Ohio Buckeye Tree in Bloom Photo by Mort Schmidt The Ohio State University's famous football coach, Woody Hayes, described the Buckeye as "a…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 29, 2021
This is the Day of the Dead, and by Jove, we shall celebrate! May your celebration be filled with lots of beautiful memories of the dead, delicious foods, music and…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 22, 2021
Must Hear, Watch, and Discuss this Weekend! The Inside Story of a True Hero Who Exposed Dow and Monsanto's DIOXIN Fraud and Coverup in the film The People Vs Agent…
Why this blatant “sales pitch” for Bill Cohen’s annual “songs of gratitude” concert is not outrageous
Bill Cohen - Guest Blogger For 8 years now, some musical friends and I have put on a Black Friday concert of songs that express gratitude for many of our…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 15, 2021
Grange Audubon Center, 505 W. Whittier St. Columbus 43215You can attend either in-person or through our virtual table online. Featured speakers for Gift To Be Simple include: Marilyn Welker, founder of Simply LivingPaula Penn-Nabrit, J.D., author, founder and president…
Announcing speakers, sponsors, and more for Gift To Be Simple on October 20!
Our annual Gift To Be Simple fundraiser is coming up on Wednesday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m., and we are thrilled to announce our speakers, sponsors and more. Featured speakers…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 8, 2021
You're Invited! Join us IN PERSON or ONLINE@ A Gift To Be Simple Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. Simply Living’s annual Gift To Be Simple fundraiser will be held in the beautiful,…
October Tree of the Month: Sugar Maple (Acer Saccharum) by Mort Schmidt
Thanks to Mort Schmidt for this wonderful description of the Sugar Maple tree and its many uses.
Be the Change Weekly Community Update October 1, 2021
You're Invited! Join us IN PERSON or ONLINE@ A Gift To Be Simple Wednesday, October 20, 5:30 p.m. Simply Living’s annual Gift To Be Simple fundraiser will be Wednesday, October 20, at 5:30…
Be the Change Weekly Community Update Friday September 17, 2021
Simply Living and other partners are working with Columbus Stand Up for a series of events to hear concerns of citizens. Join us! RSVP here. Small Group Discussion CoursesBest Way…