"The Eisenstein quote reminds me of the distinction Chris Hedges draws between revolution and rebellion. Revolution, he says, is about "establishing a new power structure." Rebellion is about "perpetual revolt and the permanent…"
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Resource Library
Started this discussion. Last reply by Garrett Snedaker Mar 18. 3 Replies 0 Likes
After reading…Continue
Would anyone like to play catch?
Started Feb 17 0 Replies 1 Like
I hope this isn't considered an inappropriate use of the forum, but I was hoping to find someone who might like to toss a football around from time to time. When I was young and played sports a lot,…Continue
Nonviolent Activism and (not versus) Lifestyle Changes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Garrett Snedaker Jan 13. 4 Replies 1 Like
I hope this post isn't too terribly disjointed. I feel I should start off with some background, or context. I've read a good chunk of David Graeber's Debt. I find it fascinating. It led me to search…Continue
Transition Whatcom and Fourth Corner Exchange
Started Dec 7, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
My wife and I recently moved from Oregon to Whatcom County. We're members of both Fourth Corner Exchange and Transition Whatcom. I was just wondering how many TW members are also 4th Corner Exchange…Continue
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Garrett Snedaker commented on David MacLeod's blog post Occupy Love, Part 2: Charles Eisenstein and Sacred EconomicsGarrett Snedaker commented on Richard Chrappa's blog post My Personal Park"Hi Richard,
I'd be interested in learning more, and possibly getting a tour of your "park."
Garrett"
Garrett Snedaker replied to Garrett Snedaker's discussion Resource Library"I wouldn't say that. It just seems like there ought to be one within this community of ours. Personally, I don't have the time to organize such a thing...at least not right now.
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David MacLeod replied to Garrett Snedaker's discussion Resource Library"Garrett, see the Tool Libraries Working Group, maybe you could help revitalize it:
http://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/group/toollibraries?
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Garrett Snedaker posted a discussionResource Library
After reading http://www.resilience.org/stories/2013-03-15/on-the-skill-of-sharing-and-the-sharing-of-skills, I wondered if Transition Whatcom has a Resource Library. I can think of all sorts of things my wife and I would be willing to loan, from cloth napkins to tools to a karaoke machine to a large cooler.See More
Garrett Snedaker replied to Micah & Bonnie's discussion Seeking home to put down some roots"I wish you luck in your search for new housing. I'm posting a reply, because I thought you might find this of interest: http://www.hikingtogetkidsoutside.org/. Kate is a relative (of sorts) of mine, and I'm hoping folks will donate to her…"
Garrett Snedaker replied to Janaki Kilgore's discussion Happy Valley Cohousing seeking members"I'm curious to know if the current members have discussed the history of intentional communities, including the high rate of failure."
Garrett Snedaker commented on David MacLeod's group TW Book Study Group"I'm sorry Kendra and I weren't able to make it to the most recent meeting. Anyone care to summarize the highlights? If not, no biggie. Thanks."
Garrett Snedaker might attend Celt M. Schira's event
Tea and Seeds with Celt at Celt's Garden - RSVP for address
March 10, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Join me sorting and packing seeds to give away. Take home some of whatever strikes your fancy. Have tea and pick my brain about subsistence gardening, seed saving and plant breeding. Spring is here, and we are making up a large care package for Beth Chisholm at WSU to give to her community gardeners. Donations to the cause cheerfully accepted.See More
Garrett Snedaker is attending David MacLeod's event
Transition Whatcom Book Study Group at Birchwood Neighborhood: The home of Joy Patterson and Paul Keupfer
March 7, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Join us on Thursday, March 7th at 6:30PM as we continue our study of The Transition Companion, by Rob Hopkins. (review)This month: Looking at Chapters 6 and 7, What the Transition Response Looks Like in Practice: "Framing Transition" and "The Story of Four Transition Initiatives Using Ingredients and Tools." ...and/or…See More
Garrett Snedaker commented on David MacLeod's blog post Aspects and Perspectives on Localization and Relocalization"I liked the Bradford article, but I'm afraid we're doomed if the following is true:
"Given our advanced state of ecological debt and the long social lag times involved in changing so many fundamental patterns of behavior, only sound…"
Garrett Snedaker commented on David MacLeod's blog post Aspects and Perspectives on Localization and Relocalization"A video worth watching: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2Xh5eN2fXY"
Garrett Snedaker commented on David MacLeod's blog post Aspects and Perspectives on Localization and Relocalization"The Ran Prieur piece is interesting (and, what do you know, Ran included a link to the Dunbar's Number Wikipedia page). What Ran calls "cells" Jeff Vail calls "rhizome networks" (consisting of dozens of loose connections and…"
Garrett Snedaker commented on David MacLeod's blog post Aspects and Perspectives on Localization and Relocalization"The name Ken Wilber rang a bell. I recall reading about him some years ago. I have to say I'm not a fan, and not just because of his overdeveloped ego. I don't think he really grasps US politics, which I think is largely true of John…"
Garrett Snedaker commented on David MacLeod's blog post Aspects and Perspectives on Localization and Relocalization"Thanks for the reply, David. I look forward to reading through the Beams and Struts page over the next few days."
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- How are you currently involved in the Transition?
- I'm not, except in the sense that I've been working on being a conscientious consumer. I want "act locally and think globally" to be something I live, and not just something I say.
- In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
- I feel passionately about living differently, living sustainably. I've been passionate about social and economic justice for a lot of years, and the transition movement is in large part about justice. My wife and I are in the process of moving to the Bellingham area, and we want to meet like-minded people.
- Do you have particular interests, skills, talents or resources you would like to bring to Transition Whatcom?
- I've been reading works of Chris Hedges, Robert Jensen and David Korten. I have spent most of my life working with kids, so I'd like to think I have some skills in that regard. Aside from that, I bring an eagerness to learn. I'm somewhat of a city guy who is, shall we say, evolving.
- In what neighborhood or part of the county do you reside?
- Bellingham
- Where did you hear about Transition Whatcom and how did you find our community network website?
- I found it through Sustainable Bellingham, which I found via an Internet search.
- Please note that you do not have to answer all of the above questions in order to join, and you can always come back later to edit your profile. If it's all too many questions for now, please provide a short answer below on why you'd like to join this site (or a summary of the above, if answered).
- I want to live "acting locally and thinking globally."
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 3:07am on December 17, 2012,
Behrouz said… Hi Garrett. Nice to see you. I am glad you are trying to grow intentionally. I wish more of us realized the necessity for this. This is an urgent task for all of us, individually and as a species. And it is best done collectively, since individually we are so blind and dum, both on relative and absolute terms with reference to our survival requirements. I wish you much success in your journey, both for you individually and for our species sake.
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