Category Archives: Ecologically Sustainable Civilization

Bottom-down growth

In talking about grass roots efforts (including businesses, cause-related organizations, and interest groups), we say that that the development is from the bottom-up. This implies that it’s by the people and for the people. People meaning the common people – … Continue reading

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Imagining a small shop world

I’m halfway through my initial goal of 10 interviews.  It’s fair to say that I’m addicted.  There are so many interesting people in the world, I wish I could interview them all. Not knowing exactly how this series would shake … Continue reading

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Standing at the Fork in the Road

The path of least resistance: Focus on making good money, have a secure job, buy a house, buy a car, live for the weekend, work for the man- even if you’re uninspired, trapped, and aggravated, save up money to retire … Continue reading

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What are you going to contribute today?

This question sits at the top of my daily “To Do” list.  I read it at the start of every day and throughout the day when I consult my list.  It reminds me of what is important.  It’s a reminder … Continue reading

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Where you make world change daily

There are 3 ways you contribute to the world on a daily basis. Personal Life – How you interact on a daily basis with your family and friends.  How you run your household and your life.  What you buy, consume, … Continue reading

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Urban Frontiersmen

I’m coining a new phrase to describe a type of person I see actively involved in the urban culture. The phrase is “urban frontiersman” (which includes all man/woman kind – gender neutral here). Let’s break down the components with a … Continue reading

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The question of whether sustainable civilization is possible

I just finished reading the book Ishmael (highly recommended) which has served as the inspiration for this post. On the road of my life, the great journey that has brought me this far, I have read many signs along the … Continue reading

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The old way and the tunnel

When was it that we began thinking our dreams didn’t mean anything? That we would dismiss them rather than to recount them and relive those magical experiences for a few moments in the morning. When was it that we began … Continue reading

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The most humane solutions win out

In the process of trying to make the world a better place- more sustainable, less poverty and hunger, less war, more love- it’s hard to remember that no one person or company is to blame for the negative aspects of … Continue reading

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Making the world go faster to make us… happy?

Up until perhaps the 1950s the industrial revolution was providing some sense of greater happiness to the populace of the US. Our companies created more things, maximized outputs for the inputs and paid us more money and gave us more … Continue reading

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