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December 2012 Blog Posts (4)

Assumption choices in 2013

Assumptions rule our actions and relationships.

If we assume that Human Nature is driven by self-interest, Mother Nature is an endless storehouse of treasures and a dumping ground for our waste, and that success is measured by GNP (Gross National Product) we get one set of actions.

If we assume that Human Nature is prone to cooperation in cohesive community, Mother Nature is a benevolent lover, and that success is measured by GNH (Gross National Happiness) we get another set…

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Added by John Gibson on December 31, 2012 at 5:23pm — No Comments

Preserving the fall harvest, Center for Sustainable Community Canning Kitchen

Here are photos of some of the first fall harvest vegetables that we preserved in the Center for Sustainable Community Canning Kitchen. We started off the season with storing strawberry corn kernels,canning tomatoes, beets, applesauce, BBQ sauce, sweet & sour sauce, chutney, and lots of peach jam. It was the first time that Megan and I had ever canned this much food from a garden. Enjoy the photos and if your ever in the neighborhood…

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Added by Ernest Rando on December 26, 2012 at 4:00pm — No Comments

The roots of violence

Yes, gun regulations and better mental health services may help. Even so, I think the issue goes deeper. We have a culture that nurtures violence through win-lose competition and exploitation. Many are thereby pushed to the margins, isolated, and ignored; a perfect recipe for resentment and discontent. I fear we will rush in to treat the symptoms and overlook the root causes of violence.

Added by John Gibson on December 18, 2012 at 11:34pm — 1 Comment

Center for Sustainable Community November Perma-Blitz

The Center for Sustainable Community November Perma-Blitz went well for our first Perma-Blitz. Our aim is to create a no-cost skill-building Permaculture Event (Perma-Blitz) each month. We also hope to be able to support some local permaculture Meetup groups around the state once a month. The organizers of the November Perma-Blitz were …

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Added by Ernest Rando on December 3, 2012 at 5:33pm — No Comments