http://simon-mitchell.com/ en Simon Mitchell Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:25:44 +0000 http://simon-mitchell.com/transcend_the_stress.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/transcend_the_stress.htm <p>I want to make some positive suggestions on how to transcend and alleviate the stress of cultural self destruct by enjoying the moment.</p> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:55 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/were_doomed_captain_mannering.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/were_doomed_captain_mannering.htm <p>Its funny how the Green Message is marginalized by many to 'We're Doomed', and its no wonder people just don't want to listen to the finger wagging Greenies who tell us that our way of life has a limited shelf life.</p> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:21:41 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/human_rights_and_the_child_support_agency.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/human_rights_and_the_child_support_agency.htm <p>It seems to me that there are several issues under which the CSA are undermining basic human rights and I wish to publicise these here for discussion.</p> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:50:24 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/pumpkin_recipes_for_halloween.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/pumpkin_recipes_for_halloween.htm <p>Pumpkin is a versatile food with many traditional, warming recipes ideal for autumn and winter. Here are recipes for Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Soup.</p> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:02:01 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/kavida_rei.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/kavida_rei.htm <p>It is fabulous to reconnect with old friends after 30 years. Especially when you discover the fantastic things they do, like achieving a living by bringing lots of love into the world. In addition to writing fascinating books on Tantra and Erotic Massage, Kavida Rei organises and runs unique parties, called Sensual Soirées - Parties with Heart...</p> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:13:09 +0000 http://simon-mitchell.com/an_ezine_called_nettle_soup.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/an_ezine_called_nettle_soup.htm <p>Have you heard of a very successful series of books on life improvement, called 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' by Jack Canfield? Well, here is an ezine called 'Nettle Soup for the Mind' - a positive, stimulating and tonic mixture of green ingredients inspired by of one of nature\'s most useful plants, the humble and wholly underrated stinging nettle.</p> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:58:08 +0000 http://simon-mitchell.com/lostwithiel_christmas_pageant.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/lostwithiel_christmas_pageant.htm <p>Every year for the past 25 years, the Cornish town of Lostwithiel has hosted what may be the last non-commercial carol singing event in the country, Lostwithiel Christmas Pageant. A turn-out of more than 200 people is not unusual for this event which is quite a substantial amount of people for a small Cornish town.</p> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:02:39 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/i_love_to_dance.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/i_love_to_dance.htm <p>There is nothing like dancing. I used to freelance my dance then I learned Salsa.</p> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:56:08 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/pink_floyd_tribute.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/pink_floyd_tribute.htm <p>Pink Floyd at Bingley Hall Staffordshire in 1977 was just the best music concert I ever went to. It was Pink Floyd at their 'prog. rock' best. Dark Side of the Moon is also my favourite album ever ! it has certainly stood the test of time! I know all the words to all the tracks and can sing along to the whole album.</p> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:11:37 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/summer_pudding.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/summer_pudding.htm <p>Midsummer's Day. What better time for the archetypal summer treat, home-made Summer Pudding with clotted cream. I salivate just thinking about it.</p> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:51:34 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/dealing_with_the_rocket_glut_rocket_pesto.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/dealing_with_the_rocket_glut_rocket_pesto.htm <p>What do you do when your garden is heaving with rocket, just about to flower and bolt into seed? The answer is Rocket Pesto, a way of conserving this lovely taste of summer for six months or so.</p> Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:34:55 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/the_tastiest_potatoes_in_the_world.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/the_tastiest_potatoes_in_the_world.htm <p>It was in April 07 that I read in the Sunday Times about the fantastically tasty potatoes on the Ile de Batz, near Roscoff on the coast of Brittany. The article described how the islanders grow potatoes in seaweed.</p> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:28:53 +0000 http://simon-mitchell.com/the_cut_and_paste_generation.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/the_cut_and_paste_generation.htm <p>Cutting and pasting essays from the internet is a wholly rational response to an education system that is now an indoctrination system.</p> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:26:36 +0000 http://simon-mitchell.com/green_hedonism.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/green_hedonism.htm <p>In reality I view my values as a green person as relatively meaningless in the scheme of things.</p> Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:24:14 +0000 http://simon-mitchell.com/a_truth_about_being_green.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/a_truth_about_being_green.htm <p>When you look around, it seems that 'green' is just another colour of consumer capitalism. Often it is the more expensive option in a choice to buy goods.</p> Sun, 03 Dec 2006 15:26:09 +0000 http://simon-mitchell.com/a_global_context.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/a_global_context.htm <p>The first section from 'Report on Employment and Housing Prospects in Lostwithiel'. Written for Lostwithiel town Forum in October 2003.</p> Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:00:24 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/learn_english_in_cornwall.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/learn_english_in_cornwall.htm <p>Eco-linguistics meets biodiversity in my language school in the ancient Cornish capital of Lostwithiel. I am a Cornish person with a life-long love of Cornwall and a deep concern for green issues. My business involves offering a year-round combination of residential and non-residential language courses. I also provide organic vegan and vegetarian Bed and Breakfast.</p> Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:24:40 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/hazelnut_delight.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/hazelnut_delight.htm <p>It felt like the first touch of autumn today and my mind turned to getting in some wood for the winter. On the way up the hill I noticed there were many windfall hazel nuts on the ground and picked up a few to take home for later as my teeth aren't up to cracking them any more.</p> Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:45:13 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/beyond_maslow.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/beyond_maslow.htm <p>Abraham Maslow’s model of human needs, showing a ‘motivating hierarchy’ has been a strong influence in several sectors of our culture since the 1950’s.</p> Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:42:52 +0100 http://simon-mitchell.com/earth_and_world_healing_meditation.htm http://simon-mitchell.com/earth_and_world_healing_meditation.htm <p>I was walking down from Bob's Enchanted Croft to Penpoll Creek, to check my kayak was alright, when this lady called Pam jumped out of the hedge and invited me to a party on her land to celebrate her husband's, David's birthday.</p>