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Thanks for all the kind words!

Some answers...

-Oh, it's plenty big enough for me, but I should move my wife and kids to a little NY apt. for a year, so they will appreciate the efficiency and intimacy of smaller spaces;)

- The kitchen countertop and sink area are maple butcher-block and ceramic tile to fill in... Both were scrounged, recycled leftovers. The sink is cheap, enameled steel...

- The reclaimed teak furniture is primarily from Indonesia. I look for pieces made from things like old ox carts, as opposed to pieces of their temples. I also deal with importers who work philanthropically with local tribes, as opposed to plunderers.

- My use of Buddha figures do not ignore their spiritual meaning, but is intended to promote Buddhist values. Widely varying customs exist within Buddhism, including Buddha heads on the ground. I considered putting the Buddha up by the front gate, but that might look a bit too "Khmer Rouge'ish". Thank you - I will look for a better place that will not offend anyone.

"Buddha touches the ground to ask nature to witness his resolve to reach enlightenment."
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** P.S. I will gladly give a discount to any "green people" who mention this article.
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