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do-si-do your partner

August 27, 2010 in community, events, music + merriment by eringoodman | 5 comments

Thank you for all your sweet comments this week! I read each and every one and they brought such joy — and a few good chuckles — to my days! Thank you!

I often use this space to share ways that I personally “fill the well” – at the beach, dancing with the Ladies, quiet time alone — but today I want to tell you about one of our favorite family activities…Contra Dancing!

Our kids have been Contra Dancing with us their whole lives. I twirled and do-si-do’d while pregnant with each of them and one of the first family dates we went on soon after Quinn was born was to a Contra Dance. (I remember because people kept asking me when my baby was due and I had to keep saying…oh two weeks ago. He’s right over there with my husband. Good times.)

I first heard of Contra Dancing when I was in high school my aunt met the man who would become her husband, and our beloved Uncle Bill, at a dance. Then somewhere along the line in our dating years, John and I decided to give it a try and were surprised by just how much fun we had!

Sure it’s kind of goofy. And a little awkward at first. But once you get over that, it’s a whole LOT of fun!

Contra Dances are social mixers. You do not need to have a partner to attend and by the end of the night you will likely have danced with everyone there!

The moves, which are all taught as you go, are similar to the square dancing I learned — and perhaps you did too — in middle school PE classes but the whole event is SO much more.

First of all, the music is amazing. Even if you aren’t a dancer, you can come and sit and listen (and knit!) and soak up all the good energy.

Secondly, you will laugh a LOT. Stepped on toes. Misplacement of hands. Dancing in the wrong direction. It all happens. And it’s all the perfect excuse for a good laugh.

Plus it’s a great workout. Seriously. Dance two or three songs in a row and your heart will be pumping!

But I think what I love most about Contra Dancing is that it is a wonderful, traditional, all-ages community event that I feel really good about sharing with my children.

Okay. That and it is SO much fun to dance in a twirly skirt!!!!!

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For those who are local, I hope you’ll join me Saturday night from 7-10 p.m. for the first Community Contra Dance at Casey Farm in Saunderstown, RI.

For everyone else, check out this link to find a Contra Dance near you!

Happy Weekend Friends!

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sweating in service

August 20, 2010 in community, events, music + merriment by eringoodman | 9 comments

 

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“Ensemble, that is the key to musical enjoyment. Your soloist, no matter how skillful, is a bird of a different feather, and your concert-goer, though he feed upon symphony as a lamb upon milk, is no true lover if he play no instrument. Your true lover does more than admire the muse; he sweats a little in her service.”

~Catherine Drinker Bowen

 

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It’s time for me to sweat a little in service to the muse! For those who are local, I hope you’ll join me at one (or both) of these upcoming events…

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It’s never too Late
(THIS!) Sunday, Aug 22 ~ 10 a.m.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of So. County, Peacedale, RI

Erin Barrette Goodman grew up in a wonderful, loving, and decidedly non-musical family. She is a drop out of both flute and piano lessons and lived most of her life believing that she couldn’t carry a tune and has no rhythm until recently when she began singing and dancing (in public!) – and loving every minute of it! With words, songs and photographs she will share her story of entering the magical world of casual music-making as an adult.

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Community Contra Dance
(NEXT!) Saturday, Aug 28
Casey Farm, Saunderstown, RI

Beginner and family-friendly. No partner necessary. All dances will be taught and then called during the dance. Live music provided by Farm Dog & Friends. Dances called by Paul Wilde. Tickets (sold at the door): $5 per person or $10 per couple/family. Questions? E-mail Erin Goodman at caseyfarmnews@gmail.com.

*** This is an alcohol-free event. Please refrain from wearing fragrances due to allergies and close proximity of dancing. Children of all ages are most welcome but must be supervised by a parent or caregiver at all times. ***

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Thank you for welcoming me back to this space. It’s good to be “home.”

Have a wonderful weekend friends.

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yoga on the farm

July 5, 2010 in community, energy management, events by eringoodman | 15 comments

Often when people find out that I’m a yoga teacher what soon follows are comments about how I must be very flexible or that they can’t do yoga because they are not very flexible.

It’s really not about that, I always respond.

The pictures we see in magazines of people ”doing yoga” may be about bending and contorting pretzel-style, but yoga - real yoga - is not about the length of your hamstrings.

True yoga is about a very different kind of flexibility - especially when it is practiced at a community farm!

As in the kind of flexibility that is needed when you learn two days before your summer yoga program is set to start that the tent that is always up before the Fourth of July weekend, the tent we are blessed to use as our summer yoga studio, is not going up until the fifth of July this year.

And the quick (and relatively smooth) shift to a new location tucked in the shade of the farm house.

It is about OMs chanted in harmony with birdsong, punctuated by passing farm trucks.

And parents and children learning to find moments of peace together — one practicing Downward Facing Dog, while the other “decorates the dog” — during a family yoga class.

It’s about expressing gratitude for this amazing community that we are blessed to be a part of and giving thanks for all those who joyfully share their gifts each week in the form of music, art, produce, pastries, meats, cheeses, ice cream, flowers and so much more.

And the wonderful people who come out each week, shopping lists and market baskets in hand, to offer their dollars directly to the farmers and artisans.

And for me yoga on the farm is about realizing a dream, a little spark of a wish that was born in my heart several years ago to do what I can, using the unique gifts that I have been given, to help grow the community at this beautiful community farm I love so very much.

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Community Yoga at the Coastal Growers’ Market at Casey Farm runs through Sat., Aug. 28. See my events page for more details.

july events + announcements

July 1, 2010 in announcements, events by eringoodman

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Community Yoga at the Coastal Growers’ Market at Casey Farm in Saunderstown, RI begins THIS Saturday, July 3.

Erin Barrette Goodman (that would be moi), who started the community yoga program two summers ago, will lead the 8 a.m. Open Yoga class (suitable for all levels) and Shannon Baer will lead a 10 a.m. Family Yoga class for children of all ages. Classes are offered by donation ($10 suggested) and will run every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. through August 28 (with the exception of August 21 – Tomato Tasting Day!).  A second Family Yoga class will also be offered by Barbie French on Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. (Please e-mail me at caseyfarmnews@gmail.com if you have any questions.)

Farm Tour  The next Pat’s Pastured Farm Tour will take place on Saturday, July 10 from 3-5 p.m. at our Jamestown farm. Please see patspastured.com for details and to register.

Summer Festival  July 24 & 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kenyon Grist Mill in Usquepaugh, RI. All kinds of great activities, demonstrations and vendors. Admission and parking are free. Be sure to stop by the Pat’s Pastured stand and say hello!

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Please Save the Dates for these August events…

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It’s Never too Late   Sunday, August 22, 10 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County in Peacedale, RI

Erin Barrette Goodman grew up in a wonderful, loving, and decidedly non-musical family. She is a drop out of both flute and piano lessons and lived most of her life believing that she couldn’t carry a tune and has no rhythm, until recently when she began singing and dancing (in public!) – and loving every minute of it! With words, songs and photographs she will share her story of entering the magical world of casual music-making as an adult.

First Annual Community Contra Dance  Saturday, August 28, 7-10 p.m. at Casey Farm in Saunderstown, RI. More details will be posted soon!

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For the latest news on my events be sure to check out my facebook page! 

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mamaste mothers’ circle ~ this friday

June 9, 2010 in announcements, events by eringoodman

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Tired?  Stressed?  Overwhelmed?  Running in too many directions? 

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Step out of the craziness and into the quiet.

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~ Mamste Mothers’ Circle ~

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THIS Friday, June 11 ~ 7:30 – 9 p.m. at  All That Matters in Wakefield, RI

 

 

 Pre-registration at allthatmatters.com is recommended. Open to mothers of all ages, with children of all ages. Newborns always welcome!

 

 

june events

June 1, 2010 in announcements, events by eringoodman

 

saturday, june 5

Getting the Most out of Your CSA  ~ 10 a.m. to noon at Casey Farm in Saunderstown, RI

New to Community Supported Agriculture? Or perhaps you’ve been a CSA member for a while but you still don’t quite know what to do with all that kale?

I’ve created this fun and interactive workshop just for you! During this two-hour on-farm workshop, I will share favorite cookbooks and recipes for local, seasonal eating as well as tips and tricks for efficiently using and/or storing your weekly harvest share. I will also share ideas for getting involved in the work (and fun!!) of the farm and sharing the CSA experience with children. 

Open to all. By donation. ($10 suggested) Register by e-mailing erin@eringoodman.com.

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friday, june 11

Mamasté Mothers’ Circle ~ 7:30-9 p.m. at All That Matters in Wakefield, RI. More details and registration at allthatmatters.com.

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saturday, june 12

Ladies of the Rolling Pin Dancing Tour  ~ We will begin by dancing at the Coastal Growers’ Market in Saunderstown, RI at 10:30 a.m. Then we’ll head over to Middletwon, RI for the St. Columba’s Annual English Garden Party, where we will perform at 2:30 p.m. And finally we’ll appear at Sweet Berry Farm (also in Middletown) for a 4:00 performance.

And while I’m out dancing, Farmer Pat will be leading our first Pat’s Pastured on-farm events at our Jamestown farm.

Farm Tour

Come tour our pastures, take photos, ask questions and meet our animals (cattle, sheep, pigs, laying hens, broilers, turkeys and dairy cows). Tours, which offer sweeping views of Narragansett Bay, are led by Farmer Pat or Farmer Josh. All participants will take home a half-dozen of our delicious Pat’s Pastured eggs and our farm store will be open at the end of the tour.

Chicken Processing Workshop

Whether you are thinking of raising your own meat chickens or just want to know more about your food before it gets to your plate, this class is for you. Farmer Pat will lead you on a walking tour of our farm and then we’ll join the rest of the farm crew and get to work! Learn to cut, bleed, scald, pluck, and clean the interior cavity of a chicken. Learn to properly sharpen knives and how to part out a chicken. Harvest and take home one of our broilers.

Register for either of these events at patspastured.com.

 

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filling the well

May 16, 2010 in events, photography, self-care by eringoodman | 6 comments

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may events + announcements

May 2, 2010 in announcements, events by eringoodman

{ Ladies of the Rolling Pin May Day dance tour ~ more photos here. }

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Filling the Well: A Retreat for Mothers: Sat., May 15, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. I will be co-leading this very special mother’s retreat with yoga teacher, doula and massage therapist Sarah Bell. This light-hearted, soul-filling event will include gentle yoga, mini-chair-massage sessions, reflective writing, mindful crafting and joyful, supportive community. Lunch will be catered by the Alternative Food Co-op in Wakefield and will include delicious vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options. Open to mothers (and grandmothers) of all ages with children of all ages. Teachers and caregivers also welcome.

Please note: This event is baby-friendly. Newborns are welcome at the retreat. Older babies and toddlers are welcome to visit during lunch. Register at allthatmatters.com. Gift certificates (which make a lovely Mother’s Day gift by the way ;-) are also available.

Mamaste Mothers Circles  Upcoming Circles ~ Friday, June 11 ~ Friday, July 9 ~ Friday, August 13 ~ 7:30-9 p.m. at All That Matters in Wakefield, RI. Register at allthatmatters.com.

Save the Date! The Ladies of the Rolling Pin will be touring Rhode Island on Saturday, June 12. We will start the day at the Coastal Grower’s Market in Saunderstown, visit Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown, and then appear for a full performance at the St. Columba 19th Annual English Garden Party in Middletown. (I’ll post times as we get closer to this date.) 

Save the Date! I will be leading the Sunday morning worship service at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of South County on Sunday, August 22 at 10 a.m. Still working on a title for the sermon but I can tell you that the morning will include MUCH music and merriment (including a special performance by the Ladies of the Rolling Pin after the service). 

announcements.

~ Welcome to my newest sponsor, Lynn Ely and MomEvolve. Lynn is a certified life, career and empowerment coach, a human resources professional, and mother of two whose mission is to help moms restore balance in their own lives, so they can free up energy to discover & share their gifts. Check out this inspiring video that Lynn made (and share it with the special mothers in your life) in honor of Mother’s Day.

~ Thank you and good-bye (for now) to my cousin, friend and sponsor Dan Cummings of Queen’s River Flutes. Dan is closing his etsy shop for a bit while he and his partner Maureen travel to Missouri to study sustainable building and permaculture. Good luck guys! We’re going to miss you a lot!

~ I am so enjoying the conversation that my essay Kindergarten Can Wait sparked over at kidoinfo.com. So many varied perspectives being shared in such a respectful way. I also really enjoyed the blog post Plenty Bright Enough that Emily shared. Also, I just learned that the current debate in Brain, Child Magazine is on whether or not kindergarten red-shirting should be allowed. I haven’t read this issue yet but look forward to doing so.

 Hope you are having a great weekend. I’ll be back tomorrow with an interview and book giveaway with author Chris Carr.

 

dream big!

April 18, 2010 in community, events, living our dreams! by eringoodman | 7 comments

The meeting room at the Cross’ Mills Library in Charlestown was bursting with excitement yesterday as two dozen people gathered to map out their treasure-filled lives.

We spent a few minutes getting to know each other and shared a little about ourselves. Our stories and our reasons for attending were varied…divorce, job loss, retirement, illness, needing something positive after the devestating floods, something fun to do on a rainy Saturday, and because my mom made me. But there were definitely common themes. Things like…being at a crossroads, looking for direction, wanting more, feeling stuck, and needing clarity.

There was also a shared desire for a fun, light-hearted, community experience.

And that’s just what it was!

Families worked together. New friendships were made. Lots of networking happened.

I played host, photographer and inspirational music D.J. (and learned that I really love these roles) and wandered the room listening to delicious bits and pieces of people’s dreams for themselves, their families, their careers, their communities and for our world.

It was a beautiful way to spend a day.

Thank you to all who attended, to Nancy who helped advertise, to Patty who wrote the beautiful article about the event, to Ulla who helped me stay focused and ”keep it simple,” to Miss Kerry who provided more scissors (and glue and paper) every time our group grew, to John who helped me get out the door with all my supplies and provided “A great day with Papa!” at home for our kids. And special thanks also to Astrologer Tracy Cook, who introduced me to Treasure-Mapping.

(Seriously, friends. It really does take a village.)

Have a great day! I’ll be back tomorrow with a very special Sponsor Giveaway.

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(more) april events + announcements

April 15, 2010 in announcements, events by eringoodman

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~ Treasure-Mapping Funshop ~ This Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cross’ Mills Public Library. Free and open to adults and children 10+.

Just to answer a couple of questions I’ve received this week…This event is totally casual. Ok to come late. Ok to leave early. If it’s nice, we’ll spend part of the time outside. And there will be plenty of time to wander the gardens or across the street to Kate’s beautiful brick + mortar store. I’ll bring some snacks. You don’t need to bring anything (other than lunch), but you are welcome to bring whatever you’d like ~ magazines, stickers, photos etc.) Register by calling 401.364.6211.

~ I have been invited to speak at the 2nd Annual Celebration of Local Foods on Friday, April 30 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Kettle Pond Visitor’s Center in Charlestown. This event is free and open to the public. (I’ll post some more info here soon but in the meantime, you can contact David Floyd at relocalize1@gmail.com if you have any questions.)

~ Registration for Filling the Well: A Retreat for Mothers is now up at allthatmatters.com. Gift certificates, which make a lovely Mother’s Day present by the way, are available. Also wanted to note that this is a baby-friendly retreat. Newborns are welcome to attend the retreat and older babies/toddlers are welcome to visit at lunch. Speaking of which, lunch is being catered by the Alternative Food Co-op, and will include amazingly delicious gluten-free and dairy-free options.

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~ From the day job: I’m getting ready to send the next newsletter for Pat’s Pastured (pasture-based, sustainable farm here in Southern RI, featuring grass-fed beef / lamb, and pastured pork, poultry and eggs) . If you would like to be included in the mailing, please e-mail me at patspasturednews@gmail.com and I’ll add you to the list! (As soon as I can figure out how to do so, I will post a sign-up form on the website.)

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