From Meltdown to Miracle

This year we had a particularly good apple crop, more than we could eat in any form, so when we found ourselves between crops for our staples (kale and chard), we took a bushel or two of granny smiths and winesaps down to the nearby community-supported farm, and traded. The aroma of fresh wine saps [...]

On the ‘sea change’ of November, 2008

An old gospel song kept running through my mind as I was driving home last night:
The long night it is ending,
The long night it is ending,
The long night it is ending,
Day is a-breaking in my soul.

Amid the euphoria, I did detect a cause for concern in the reports that I’ve been hearing and reading: all [...]

Voluntary Simplicity

This is a golden opportunity to try some voluntary simplicity.  As described in our latest blog post, Form Meltdown to ‘Miracle’, the faltering of the global economy — some say, of capitalism itself — makes this a time like no other to buy less, ‘plant calories,’ turn to renewables wherever possible, and in general build [...]

Our Job

Our job as leaders of the Progressive revolution is to create a secure, dry, inviting stepping stone for people in the middle of a raging stream. The world is tottering, like a person trying to reach safety on stones that are far apart, under the surface, and slippery. We need to build one for them [...]

Reaching Out

Reaching out to those who disagree with us is challenging, but vitally necessary.  Give it a try.  Have a friendly discussion with someone who doesn’t ‘get’ nonviolence.  They’re in the majority, after all!  Practice separating the person from the ideas — a critical skill for satyagrahis.  Take note of points where you need to marshall [...]