Perhaps the first autobiography by a plant, dictated by Ms. Coffea Arabica, aka Lady Coffee, this story presents the wit and wisdom of a lovable yet sassy tree. She traces the connections intertwining people and coffee throughout history, from prehistoric poker games to go-carts on Mars. Come along on this journey and discover Lady Coffee's deep family roots. Learn how her
Perhaps the first autobiography by a plant, dictated by Ms. Coffea Arabica, aka Lady Coffee, this story presents the wit and wisdom of a lovable yet sassy tree. She traces the connections intertwining people and coffee throughout history, from prehistoric poker games to go-carts on Mars. Come along on this journey and discover Lady Coffee's deep family roots. Learn how her cunning ancestors convinced humans to transport their seeds throughout the world. Perhaps indeed, they were the ones to domesticate humanity, rather than our assumption that it was we who first learned to make use of their gifts of enlightenment and inspiration of the mind, and delight of the taste buds. Chapters include Coffee from Africa to the Moon, Rituals and Ceremonies, A Coffee Theme Park, Coffee and Your Health, Growing a Coffee Companion, Coffee Quotes and so many more topics such as Our Future Together, Promoting Fair Trade and Sustainability. Let Lady Coffee stimulate your imagination and promote lofty ideas of ways to create a brighter tomorrow for all.
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During my lifetime I have had the opportunity to meet a multitude of fascinating people It’s not the rich and famous, but the everyday people who have, time after time, taught me valuable lessons, and shown me by their actions what it means to be an everyday hero. There is no such thing as a common man, but there are billions of delightfully unique fellow human beings, and each one has something t
During my lifetime I have had the opportunity to meet a multitude of fascinating people It’s not the rich and famous, but the everyday people who have, time after time, taught me valuable lessons, and shown me by their actions what it means to be an everyday hero. There is no such thing as a common man, but there are billions of delightfully unique fellow human beings, and each one has something to teach me.
I have been a horticultural therapist, hunger activist, teacher, speaker and writer. Together with my wonderful, and incredibly patient wife, Tomi Jill Folk we have written over 20 books ranging from writing specifically for for senior citizens to children’s books. Much of their writing involves the field of therapeutic gardening and hunger issues. They have also authored several collections of short stories.
From 1999 through 2002 Tomi and I worked with Walt Disney World to design and staff a horticultural therapy showcase called The Opportunity Garden during the annual six week EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. We also spoke on the subject four days each of the six weeks. This experience led to the creation of “Gardens for the Senses, Gardening as Therapy” Recently this book was revised and expanded edition
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continues to be our best selling title.
We have had the opportunity to work with Miho Komatsu, a gifted artist, in the creation of “Miracle of the Moringa Tree,”
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a children’s book that shows how the nutritious leaves of this tree can save lives in some of the most difficult parts of the world and how the seeds can be used to provide safe drinking water. Tomi and I was working with Miho to produce “The Children’s Peace Garden,” to be released in August 2014. All of our books are available on Amazon.com and many are available in Kindle format.
The ideas, thoughts and comments of readers are important to a writer. I welcome the opportunity to communicating with and learning from you.
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