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Post Prop 37 Blues = Meeting with Shiva

November 13, 2012 by Shiva Rose

Recently the always inspiring author, producer and eco-warrior Laurie David invited me to her house to hear Vandana Shiva speak. I was beyond thrilled to have an opportunity to meet my hero. Shiva is fighting the good fight against the money grubbing corporations and defending our planet’s seeds, organic farmers, and our livelihood. Like many of [...]

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Elves Fair, Woodland Faire

November 12, 2012 by Shiva Rose

Fifteen years ago when my daughter Colette was a wee being still wrapped against me in a carrier, I stumbled upon the Autumn Enchantment fair at The Westside Waldorf School in Santa Monica. I had read about Rudolph Steiner a bit, and aware of the school, but it wasn’t until I stepped into the enchanted [...]

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On The Quest With Hayley Starr Part 2

November 9, 2012 by Shiva Rose

Hayley Starr along with some other Venetian vanguards are turning Lincoln blvd. into a go to destination for independent artists and designers. Since Google has moved into Venice and the rents have sky rocketed, the new wave must move a bit East and inhabit the once barren blocks. The Quest, Hayley’s store carries her dresses, [...]

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Yours Truly is a Guest Editor on The Chalkboard.

November 8, 2012 by Shiva Rose

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I am beyond thrilled to be a gust editor on one of my most favorite sites The Chalkboard. This site exemplifies all I believe in such a beautiful and informative way. I hope you all with join me this month as a guest editor. TCM GUEST EDITOR NOVEMBER 2012: MEET NOVEMBER’S GUEST EDITOR, SHIVA ROSE [...]

Invoking the Daughter of the Mountains

I was born with a powerful name. Shiva is my given birth name and I have always taken it for granted as we do with our monickers. Lately I am beginning to see the dots of my life connecting. Though I think of myself as feminine I recently was astounded to hear from a therapist friend that I am actually living a masculine existence. The last several years of being truly on my own, and slaying the dragons in my life have led me to compensate with my masculine side. The society in which we live in contributes to thisRead more »

Homemade Rose Cream

It is said that one of Cleopatra's beauty secrets was using skin creams made of roses. Rose is a natural astringent and the oil has wonderful properties for keeping skin young. The scent also is said to open the heart. Here is a relatively easy recipe for a natural rose cream. 8 drops of Rose Oil 2 oz almond or coconut oil 1/2 oz beeswax Vitamin E Slowly heat the almond oil, beeswax and rose oil. Beeswax is the thickener, so the more you add, the thicker the cream. It's best to start with just a little. If you find that the cream is too thick, Read more »

Post Prop 37 Blues = Meeting with Shiva

Elves Fair, Woodland Faire

On The Quest With Hayley Starr Part 2

Yours Truly is a Guest Editor on The Chalkboard.

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