Larry F

Spiritual Well-being is defined as an expanding sense of purpose and meaning in life, including one's values and ethics. It may or may not involve religious activities. It can be a diverse and individualized aspect of health.

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Essay – Cultural Folklore

  Cultural Folklore Larry J. Fontana Before “civilizing contact” was introduced through British colonization the Naga lived according to a traditional cultural style. Their beliefs, customs, opinions and values were passed down through many generations of ancestors using an oral tradition, word of mouth. The stressing of the written word and literature from the British …

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Research Essay – A “Trojan Horse” to the American diet”

A Trojan Horse to the American Diet Larry J. Fontana   High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) was introduced into the American diet in the 1970’s. Since its inception, the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) has relentlessly tried to convince us that HFCS is a natural and safe additive because it is derived from corn. In spite …

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Research Essay – Enlightened Education

  Enlightened Education Larry J. Fontana     By integrating Passion, Pleasure and Purpose into our schooling environment, common educational activities can be transformed into self-actualizing learning adventures. Self-actualization is defined in the Free Dictionary as “To develop or achieve one’s full potential” (“Self-actualize”). Also, the distinction between student-centered learning and a standardized education (Rhonda, …

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Research and Interviews – Pikes Peak Urban Gardens

Pikes Peak Urban Gardens – Build it and they will come. By Larry J. Fontana Just a few years ago Larry Stebbins, founder, director and enthusiastic force behind the Pikes Peak Urban (PPUG) was having difficulty offering its urban community garden idea in Colorado Springs. In 2010 PPUG took a leap of faith “build it …

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How-to Article – Wheatgrass – Grow & Juice your Own

Published – Colorado Gardener “Wheat-grass – Grow & Juice ” (how-to) Includes all illustrations and photography. – Link to article (PAGE 12-13)  

How-to Article – Grow Sprouts Indoors

Published – Colorado Gardener “Grow Sprouts Indoors” (how-to) Includes all illustrations and photography. – Link to article (PAGE 12-13)

Interview Article – Music at Midday

Published – Gazette Fresh*Ink – “Music at Midday” – Review Colorado College Community Music Event – Includes all illustrations, photography and Interviews – L. Fontana —————————————– If you haven’t heard about the Music at Midday program presented by the Colorado College (CC) music department you are in for a real treat! The program is a …

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