Posted in Blog on Nov 11th, 2011
Thanks, Occupy Wall Street! This long overdue movement is gaining ground as thousands work tirelessly to expose the playing field skewed at a 99-degree angle. Change is upon us and it is critically important that we tip toward the light. That OWS is largely peaceful and rigorously democratic gives us good reason to believe that [...]
Posted in Blog on Oct 28th, 2011
Alan Grayson’s take on Occupy Wall Street on Bill Maher’s Real Time© hit home. I gave him a standing ovation in front of my laptop. Our political system has become so toxic that the conditions to provide people with jobs, much less ones that pay enough to live in decent housing, buy nourishing food, care for [...]
Posted in Blog on Oct 21st, 2011
Could you use a little comfort right now? In this harsh, austere time, home as a haven of comfort would bolster us with the well being that comes from living graciously with people who know you and like you anyway. If you would like to live in a more supportive environment, cooperatives may be your [...]
Posted in Blog on Oct 13th, 2011
The first housing mixer at the end of July was successful and people want to mix again. I’ve been looking for locations and I am thrilled to report that the United Church of Rogers Park is making space available. We will meet on the second Monday of the month, November 14th, December 12th and January 9th [...]
Posted in Blog on Oct 13th, 2011
How often does anyone get to witness an historic revolution from within? This is breathtaking. The Occupy Wall Street protests, vocal but largely peaceful, may indicate that we are breaking through to a higher level of consciousness. I think we can do it. Momentum is building and consciousness is rising, except in Washington of course. [...]
Posted in Blog on Oct 6th, 2011
Posted in Blog on Sep 22nd, 2011
Back in (mythical) golden olden days, when Father Knew Best and June Cleaver waxed her floor wearing high heels, we had one thing going for us: households were mostly stable. Women were certainly repressed but the roles were clear and dinner was on the table at 6 o’clock. Although the far-flung family has replaced the [...]
Posted in Blog on Sep 15th, 2011
Our country has issues. Lots of them. Seemingly insurmountable ones. Scratch the surface, however, and you will find scores and scads of committed, talented, good people who, with a bit of encouragement, would brainstorm for solutions that uniquely address their communities’ needs and resources. Mixing with your neighbors sets the stage for a community brainstorm [...]
Posted in Blog on Sep 9th, 2011
We have hit a new low that seriously threatens our nation. Mike Lofgren’s article, Goodbye to All That, exposes the Republican party’s cynical, systematic assault on our democracy. A couple of years ago, a Republican committee staff director told me candidly (and proudly) what the method was to all this obstruction and disruption. Should Republicans [...]
Posted in Blog on Sep 1st, 2011
The first housing mixer was well attended and well received. Everyone was curious about the concepts of home sharing, cohousing, cooperatives and dormitory housing. Many were interested in mixing again to cautiously explore and broaden their options. As soon as I find locations to host the mixers, I will organize and facilitate them often, in any [...]