… We cover topics such as (but not limited to) edible landscapes, gardening, farming, renewable energy, green building, local currency, rainwater harvesting, composting, mushrooms, local food, forest gardening, herbalism, "green" living, sustainable economic systems, conservation, community-building, relocalization and transition towns ... (Thanks to the Portland, Maine MeetUp Group (http://www.meetup.com/portlandpermacu...) for this text!) .

before i started this group, just about 2 years ago, i had less than 5 "foodie" friends.  it wouldn't be unusual to see these friends dining on frozen dinners or fast food.  not-to-say they complained when faced with a home cooked meal at my place, but . . . i just wasn't getting that fuzzy feeling.  that feeling that surrounds you with a warm and satisfied glow (who doesn't like to bathe in the praise that a well-cooked meal elicits).  during this same time period i was getting ready to move in …

    It's like a Flash Muffin Mob!                  Ask yourself,   When was the last time someone gave you a fresh, homemade muffin?            Suppose that someone was you, and the receiver a stranger?                 The way we see it, people just don't  talk to each other anymore.              It bothers us.     The economy is---well, there you go.   So here's a radical idea.  Why not get together with a bunch of friends, make a bunch of muffins and give them away?       I …