McCaskill Street looks like an ordinary residential street in Victoria West, B.C. But it's much more. Neighbors are actively sharing projects and tools and information, and having fun together building friendships. Residents are joining brushes to paint a wall mural … [Read more...]
Early Autumn Chronicles from the Salish Sea Coast
October 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Harvest time. Gardens putting out the last of the summer veggies. Early fall rains, harbingers of winter coming. We're happy hyper-locavores relishing a zero-mile-diet along both sides of the Salish Sea. Tasting resilient, close-to-the-earth food cultivation … [Read more...]
Earth Repair – Grass Roots Healing for Toxic Landscapes
October 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Leila Darwish is a passionate dynamo, a champion of the underdog (those whose land and water are being poisoned by industrial civilization) and an advocate for grass roots action to heal the earth (especially when agencies and corporations are slow to act or their efforts … [Read more...]
Local Currency – Better Than Money
October 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
"The global economy is much worse after the 2008 financial crash," Francis Ayley asserted. "The usurious money system is a Ponzi scheme. It's collapsing." Usurious means loans must be repaid with additional interest — so the money system requires infinite growth, an … [Read more...]
PowerShift BC: Youth Gathering for Climate Justice (part 1)
October 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
"I come as an elder without an agenda," were keynoter David Suzuki's opening words at the Friday October 4 keynotes for PowerShift BC 2013. He closed acknowledging that the indigenous people have what is needed now [a deep connection and passion to protect the … [Read more...]
Celebrating Community at Whatcom Skill Share Faire
September 29, 2013 by 3 Comments
A gracious sun shining on green fields greeted comers to the Whatcom Skill Share Faire. Colorful pendant flags directed people to open-sided tents where dozens of local people demonstrated and taught their craft. What an extravaganza of sharing! You could try your hand or … [Read more...]
Meet Farmer George and His Pastured Animals
September 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
Skagit River Ranch nestles beside a sweeping bend in the Skagit River in northwest Washington. Salmon stir the waters while on land verdant pastures are dotted with grazing cattle, pigs, sheep, turkeys and chickens. These pastured animals are lovingly cared for, roaming out … [Read more...]
Farewell Seattle – We Fared Well in Your Fair City
September 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What a rich and full six weeks on the road! My dream of traveling the country visiting friends old and new continues to come true. Subscribe to get an email each time we post a blog. We really want to share our journey illustrated with Janaia's watercolors and Robyn's … [Read more...]
It Started with a Serendipitous Meeting
September 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Robyn and I walked our bikes across the crosswalk of the busy Ballard Seattle intersection. Waiting for the signal at the opposite corner, I looked back to make sure I wasn't blocking a biker waiting there. "Are you Janaia Donaldson?" he asked. Startled, I replied … [Read more...]
Be Rain Wise – Catch That Rainwater!
September 13, 2013 by 1 Comment
While biking around the Ballard neighborhood in northwest Seattle, we've noticed several little stone gardens beside the sidewalks. They have signs saying "I'm Rain Wise - This property manages rainwater at home." Our friend and Peak Moment guest Jim Bristow (This Old … [Read more...]
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