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"Thank you for coordinating the movie showing, Warren! There was a lady in the movie that drew my attention. I googled her and love what she has to say in this 3 part video (well worth the…"
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Urban Earthworks: A Terra-Forming Workshop at Birchwood Neighborhood

June 22, 2013 at 10am to June 23, 2013 at 4pm
Terra Forming: Gently sculpting the earth according to Permaculture principles to maximize energy storage and yields while harmonizing with the spirit of the land. June 22nd & 23rd 10 AM- 4 PM Price: $35 to $75, sliding scale. (Space is limited ~ register soon to hold your place)Do you have an issue with too much water on your property or not enough at various times of the year? Come work and learn with us on an urban property to design and implement a series of small swales, raised beds,…See More
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David MacLeod commented on Juliet Thompson's group Transition Birchwood
"Hello Neighbors Please plan to attend the BNA General Membership Meeting Tuesday May 28th 6:30-8:00pm Shuksan Middle School LIBRARY (new location)   May BNA meeting agenda: 6:30-6:40- Social time: no pizza – we’re in the…"
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Community Asks and Offers

Exchange goods & services. Post an offer or make a request. The value of the exchange is determined mutually by the people making the trade. Consider also  http://www.fourthcornerexchange.comSee More
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Urban Earthworks: A Terra-Forming Workshop at Birchwood Neighborhood

June 22, 2013 at 10am to June 23, 2013 at 4pm
Terra Forming: Gently sculpting the earth according to Permaculture principles to maximize energy storage and yields while harmonizing with the spirit of the land. June 22nd & 23rd 10 AM- 4 PM Price: $35 to $75, sliding scale. (Space is limited ~ register soon to hold your place)Do you have an issue with too much water on your property or not enough at various times of the year? Come work and learn with us on an urban property to design and implement a series of small swales, raised beds,…See More
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Urban Earthworks: A Terra-Forming Workshop at Birchwood Neighborhood

June 22, 2013 at 10am to June 23, 2013 at 4pm
Terra Forming: Gently sculpting the earth according to Permaculture principles to maximize energy storage and yields while harmonizing with the spirit of the land. June 22nd & 23rd 10 AM- 4 PM Price: $35 to $75, sliding scale. (Space is limited ~ register soon to hold your place)Do you have an issue with too much water on your property or not enough at various times of the year? Come work and learn with us on an urban property to design and implement a series of small swales, raised beds,…See More
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David MacLeod commented on warren miller's event Occupy Love Film Showing
"Quotes from Occupy Love: "The revolution here is from hierarchical to lateral power, that's the power shift...distributed, open, collateral, transparent. This shift is going to change the way we live, the way we educate our children, and…"
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How are you currently involved in the Transition?
I've taken the Transition Training workshop with Sophy and Naresh from the UK, and was a co-initiator of Transition Whatcom (TWIG), getting Transition Whatcom up and running.
In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
I've been concerned about Peak Oil and climate change since seeing The End of Suburbia in 2004, and I have been following the Transition movement since it began in the UK in 2005. I initiated and on served on the local Energy Resource Scarcity/Peak Oil Task Force for the city of Bellingham and Whatcom County.
Do you have particular interests, skills, talents or resources you would like to bring to Transition Whatcom?
I guess I'm a "community organizer." I have some skills in nonviolent communication, use the Acorn model for group organization, and modified dynamic facilitation. I can present on peak oil and Transition topics. I am a musician (trumpet). I have interest in Heart and Soul/Inner Transition issues and processes.
In what neighborhood or part of the county do you reside?
The Birchwood Neighborhood
Your Personal Website (if you have one)
http://integralpermaculture.wordpress.com
Where did you hear about Transition Whatcom and how did you find our community network website?
I heard about TW in my minds eye and I found the website when I created it!
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Occupy Love, Part 2: Charles Eisenstein and Sacred Economics

Posted on May 7, 2013 at 10:29pm 3 Comments

Part 2 of my comments about this film...see Part 1 here.

As TW's Emily Farrell said, “My sense, so far, of this movie, is that it is grounded in the connectedness we feel in our hearts about what is happening in the world.”



And what attracts me most to the film is the portion featuring…

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International Permaculture Day

Posted on May 5, 2013 at 10:55am 0 Comments

Today is International Permaculture Day.

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www.live.permacultureday.org

This is a good time to consider the investment ideas from the Permaculture movement:

“The time now is of transition, of asking yourself,…

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Occupy Love - May 21 at Pickford's Limelight Theatre

Posted on April 27, 2013 at 1:00pm 1 Comment

This is a 'heads up' that Transition Whatcom's Heart & Soul working group is partnering with the Center for S.A.C.R.Ed. Change, Community Food Co-op, Occupy Bellingham, Terra Organica, and the Pickford Film Center to show the film "Occupy Love" on May 21 at the Limelight Theatre.

Occupy Love is a journey that goes deep inside the revolution of the heart that is erupting around the…

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Principles for the Pulse that is Peak Oil

Posted on April 22, 2013 at 9:30pm 3 Comments

From PatternDynamics (TM) by Tim Winton

From PatternDynamics (TM) by Tim Winton

A comment has just appeared below my blog post on…

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Peak Oil and the Illusion of Invincibility

Posted on March 28, 2013 at 9:15pm 0 Comments

Reposted from my blog Integral Permaculture.

Here’s an extended quote from this week’s Archdruid Report by John Michael Greer.  Worth reading in its entirety, but this section succinctly addresses the 'peak oil theory is dead' meme currently…

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At 11:24am on December 13, 2012, Ira Carter said…

I joined in part to stay in touch with you, in part to stay in touch with the good work. My old e-mail died and I forgot to copy you over to the new one. Please send your snail mail address to theiman52 at yahoo dot com so I can send you Christmas/New Years propaganda. Life is good here, I hope it is for you as well.

At 12:36am on July 19, 2012, Heather K said…

Hi David, Would you be willing to send out an invitation to your TW friends list, for the Skillshare Event – When you think the event page is ready to go broader.   Its only 2 months before the faire date.

If I understood correctly, you will also post Larry Korns talk at Village Books.  That is so helpful and I know Larry would appreciate it.

 

Re the Skillshare event posting on our TW site.....There is a small volunteer team that has worked hard on the website....On my posting on TW, I've tried to keep it simple and to direct people to the main website- http://whatcomskillsharefaire.org/sponsors.html    I've now added a line on the TW event page that states its a TW sponsored event. 

I'm not sure who is taking the lead on seeking sponsors – check with Tom, my guess is we could really use your volunteer support with this, and with seeking skillshare presentors!

 

I'm waiting for an updated picture to add to the TW skillshare page ...I've requested  Brian K to look in his files, and am also waiting to hear back from webteam for a link.

I will be traveling for a week and return late July. ...It would be great to have your backup on this event page while I'm traveling (or offline)...please be sure any changes made are in near consensus with the planning team, as we're working hard to be a functioning collective. 

At 11:16pm on July 18, 2012, Heather K said…

Hi David, I need some help.  Would you request TW admin team to sponsor these two events?   Natural-farming http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/natural-farming-observations-with-larry-korn-at-inspiration-farm  and

Whatcom Skillshare http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/whatcom-skillshare-faire

I recall you sharing in the past that TW wants an online form filled out Before they will sponsor an event.

It would be so helpful if you or another computer person would fill out that TW form for these two events, all the info needed should be right on the event page or website.

Link  possibly here- https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFNPT1JiTWNvdjhsOGhKWEcyU3V1eEE6MQ

 

I believe both events would welcome sponsorship by Transition Whatcom. 

If the TW team is interested in this, sponsorship could be as simple as providing a donation (USD) towards the event (whatever amount team decide would be appreciated), and to also help with promotion by placing the events as featured events. 

The Skillshare event is looking for more volunteers, if there is an aspect of being involved in event preparation or at the event that you are especially called to, we would so welcome you! 

At this point, phoning Tom may be the best way to plug in, and asking to be on the planning team email list.

At 8:26am on April 3, 2012, Charles Kelm said…

Hey David - hope you have a great birthday tomorrow!

At 11:00pm on March 26, 2012, Justin Bartolini said…

Thanks David, glad to be here and can't wait to be more involved.  Currently I am overwhelmed yet extremely happy completing  my wilderness survival/ethnobotany/permaculture designs course, been helping create a small handful of gardens and soon off to AK until august.  Then you all should see a bit more of me as I hope to help be a vehicle of change.  Thanks for all your hard work

At 2:34pm on October 14, 2011, Heather K said…

Transition Whatcom now has 1,000 members! 

Thanks for your vision & work David!

At 10:22am on April 7, 2011, Cipriano Mauricio said…
Good Morning David! Juliet and I are meeting tonight to work on the Group Organization. We'll give you an update post our meeting. Have a good one!
At 1:47pm on March 28, 2011, nancy clark said…
thank you! i am aware of them.
At 8:32pm on December 27, 2010, Heather K said…

Hi David, I just posted my response to Juliet's Twog Blog.  I did not see your response as I was writing it...I'll read over what you've written later.

Thanks for all you do!

At 10:18pm on June 17, 2010, Kate Clark said…
Hi David
Yes the Boulevard park event is a TW OA event, so if you could "feature" it that would be great- thanks!
Kate
 
 
 

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