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Archive for the ‘Films’ Category
A Farm for the Future
Posted: March 12, 2010 by Mia in Climate Change, Environment, Films, Food, Peak OilI thought I was getting better, but alas I was fooled. I’m still down with this illness, which seems to have progressed to a rotten headache and deep lethargy. I can’t find the energy to write any posts so instead, here is a video I found today at the Simple, Green, Frugal Co-op. Hope you [...]
Finding Freedom in Simple Living
Posted: March 11, 2010 by Mia in Films, Frugality, Peak Oil, SimplicityI came across this interesting Peak Moment interview with an early 30-something couple. I found their story to be really interesting because their lives parallel ours in many ways. While the host of this show gets on my nerves somewhat this video is worth watching for some inspiration on how others are choosing to find [...]
For those of you who think ‘visually’ like me, this is a short film which does a great job of explaining Peak Oil.
Vision and Action; Transition
Posted: February 27, 2010 by Mia in Climate Change, Environment, Films, Peak Oil, Permaculture, Sustainability, Vision“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.” The Transition Movement combines a wonderful vision with meaningful action. Watch In Transition 1.0 for some inspiration:
I Dare You
Posted: August 31, 2009 by livingmyrichlife in Big Ideas, Culture, Films, Human Rights, SustainabilityA very powerful message about why we need to invest in and advocate for girls in developing countries. They are the future of change. I can’t say it any better than this video does, so just watch it.
Home
Posted: August 26, 2009 by livingmyrichlife in Big Picture, Climate Change, Culture, Empire, Environment, Films, Food, Human Rights, Peak Oil, Sustainability, Toxins, VisionBrendan and I watch a lot of documentaries, but last night we watched what I consider to be the best documentary I’ve ever seen. Home takes viewers on a ride around an Earth put in dire peril by its most adaptable life form, humanity. The shot-from-above cinematography is simply stunning. French photographer Yann Arthus-Betrand has managed to turn the [...]
The Story of Stuff
Posted: August 12, 2009 by livingmyrichlife in Big Ideas, Big Picture, Business, Consumerism, FilmsI’ve watched a lot of videos in the last 18 months, but one of the first films which really helped my see how many of our problems are intertwined was The Story of Stuff. The Story of Stuff is a 20 minute, fast paced, fact filled look at the underside of our production and consumption [...]
A friend of mine posted this on Facebook. I thought it had an excellent message. (You have to watch past 0:38. It’s about more than just sunscreen)
Chris Martenson rocks!
Posted: July 28, 2009 by livingmyrichlife in Big Picture, Films, Money and economics, Peak OilA couple of weekends ago, Brendan and I attended a seminar in Denver, Colorado which was held by Chris Martenson and his wife Becca. I’ve been devouring everything I can from Chris’ website since I first discovered it in February 09. I think his Crash Course is essential viewing and I encourage everyone to watch it and [...]
