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Todd Siegel
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Todd Siegel's Groups
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Front Range Gardeners
101 members
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Colorado-wide Email List
96 members
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Transition South Boulder
14 members
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Transition Louisville
42 members
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Inner Transition Skills
38 members
Todd Siegel's Discussions
"Be the change that you want to see in the world."
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The Transition Initiative for the City of Boulder is forming. If you wish to join the initiating group or just want to stay informed please join.
The transition group for those that live or work in South Boulder, the area bounded by 36, Baseline, the mountains (south of NIST), and the south edge of town. This includes Martin Arces, Table Mesa, Shanahan Ridge, Tantra Lake, etc.
The Transition Initiative for the City of Boulder is forming. If you wish to join the initiating group or just want to stay informed please join.
HAND MADE COMPOST BIN FOR SALE!
See the attached PDF. This is a brand-new bin, size approx. 3x3x3. No bottom, no top, and the sides come apart with a hook and eye for easy access to compost or for easy transport in your vehicle or across your yar...
Calling all gardeners on the Front Range! This is the place to ask questions and exchange ideas.
Boulder County Sugar Beet Issue.
An interesting court decision came down today in San Francisco. Please read the news story by using the following link:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/22/BACP19QTF7.DTL
Profile Information
- How are you currently involved in the Transition movement?
- I am on the Steering Group for Transition Boulder, the Transition initiative for the city of Boulder.
- In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
- Even without Peak Oil and Global Climate Change, the message of transition is important because communities have weakened and we have lost millennia of accumulated culture practically overnight to the forces of modernization. Transition will allow us to rebuild what we've lost.
- What background and skills do you bring to this community?
- Permaculture
- How can you help the growth/acceptance/vitality of the Transition movement?
- I have initiated the transition initiative for the city of Boulder. I also give talks and facilitate discussions on Transition.
- Your Favorite Books/Websites/Blogs/RSS Feeds for Information about the Transition Movement
- The Transition Handbook by Rob Hopkins
Permaculture: Principles and Pathways Beyond Sustainability David Holmgren
http://thearchdruidreport.blogspot.com/
http://energybulletin.net/
http://theoildrum.com/
http://transitionculture.org
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David Korten on the "Agenda for a New Economy"
David Korten appeared on Democracy Now this morning talking about his new book "Agenda for a New Economy."
In the interview he talks about the how the current economy creates phantom wealth and ideas for a new economy.
http://www.democracynow.org/2009/1/26/david_korten_agenda_for_a_new
In the interview he talks about the how the current economy creates phantom wealth and ideas for a new economy.
http://www.democracynow.org/2009/1/26/david_korten_agenda_for_a_new
Posted on January 26, 2009 at 9:18am — 1 Comment
'Energy Inefficient' NY Times Editorial
An editorial in the Times today hits it right on the head: go after inefficiency first. As a country, we tend to look to technology to fix many of our problems when simpler solutions are possible.
I commend the Times on this well thought out editorial.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/19/opinion/19mon1.html
I commend the Times on this well thought out editorial.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/19/opinion/19mon1.html
Posted on January 18, 2009 at 10:33pm — 1 Comment
New 'Future Of Colorado Agriculture' Blog
Check out new blog from CSU on the Future of Colorado Agriculture.
Future of Colorado Agriculture
What are the critical trends in Colorado's food, fiber and green production? Will labor, water or cash be the factor that limits agriculture’s success in the next few years? What role do rural communities play in agriculture's future? What opportunities will change the structure of agriculture in the future?
Colorado State Univ… Continue
Future of Colorado Agriculture
What are the critical trends in Colorado's food, fiber and green production? Will labor, water or cash be the factor that limits agriculture’s success in the next few years? What role do rural communities play in agriculture's future? What opportunities will change the structure of agriculture in the future?
Colorado State Univ… Continue
Posted on January 15, 2009 at 10:38am — 2 Comments
Coal: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Further proof that coal ain't just bad when you mine it or burn it. There is also no good way to dispose of the toxic coal ash. One poor town in Tennessee found this out the hard way.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/25/us/25sludge.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/25/us/25sludge.html
Posted on December 25, 2008 at 9:38am — 2 Comments
Photos of Alberta's Tar Sands
Tar sands were never a good idea.
Here's an article and slideshow from Alberta tar sands.
http://www.grist.org/feature/2008/12/18/tar_sands/index.html
Here's an article and slideshow from Alberta tar sands.
http://www.grist.org/feature/2008/12/18/tar_sands/index.html
Posted on December 19, 2008 at 8:36am — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (59 comments)
- At 8:02am on October 13, 2009,
Mary Collette Rogers said…
- Hi Todd, long time no talk, I know. Sorry I dropped off the planet. We have been totally immersed in creating the Vegetable a Month online magazine and cooking club. Anyway, my daughter's boyfriend is a senior at CU, a poli sci guy who is doing a food writing class. They must volunteer 15 hours in a food related position. He is very interested in the whole sustainable food idea, and would like to see if you have any volunteer needs. I don't think it needs to be anything fancy. Let me know and I'll pass it on, but if you don't mind could you please send to my email: mcr@everydaygoodeating.com. I'm old-fashioned and don't get this group thing too well. Also, I still am very interested in the City initiative and will try to reengage.
- At 12:33pm on March 31, 2009,
Neshama Abraham said… - Todd,
I'm on the Transition Boulder ning site and am looking for past documents re a Vision or Mission Statement. Can you help direct me where they would be?
Thank you,
Neshama
- At 11:22pm on February 23, 2009,
Phil Metzler said…
- Todd,
thanks again for intiating the Tantra/Bridgewalk meeting, here's the forum I alluded to...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TantraDrive/
- At 12:39pm on January 21, 2009,
David Muhl said…
- Todd,
Buenas dias! I'm doing well...taking things easy. It's a slower pace down here, so that's the way you do it. Nobody is in a hurry. Did you hear about the earthquake down here? I told Lisa about it. I was on the nearest "semi-active" volcano at the time, about 10km from the epicenter (6.2 richter). We couldn't see into the crater because the clouds (fog?) moved in early that day, so nobody knew what was going on down in "the pit," although there were some geologists down there at the time, so we all hoped the best for them. It's one thing to be in California...when you feel an earthquake, you know it's an earthquake. But when the earth starts shaking and you're standing on top of a volcano, the thought of "eruption" comes to mind! However, about 30 seconds after the shaking stops, you just pause, look around (with senses accutely sharpened), and come to the conclusion that since there aren't any fireballs flying up in the air or landing at your feet that, yes, it was probably just an earthquake. At the same time, I also found myself thinking "why pretend I know what's really going on?...let`s get the heck off this mountain!" Anyway, I survived. We had to pull a few fallen trees off the road and drive under some downed powerlines, but we got that tour bus back down the hill. Many locals in the neighboring villages weren't as lucky however.
About Obama... Unfortunately, I didn't see the innaguration. If I were still in my budget hotel room, I could have watched it an english speaking CNN channel. However, I recently moved in with my host family near the school where I'm talking Spanish lessons. They apparently don't have the deluxe cable package...only a few spanish channels. I at least saw some clips from the local news. The funniest clip was from some place (couldn't understand where), the people had a 50ft tall blow-up Bush figurine and were hucking their shoes at it! Did you see that? Yes, I think Obama is extremely popular down here. My new family was glued to the TV as well. Many places in town, people will ask "who do you like?...Bush or Obama?" Without getting into specific issues (in broken english), you just reply "Obama." They then say "yes, every American we ask says Obama also," but it's commonly followed with another question. With a perplexed look on their faces, they ask..."so why did Bush get re-elected for a second term?" Then you pause for a second and come up with the best explanation you can!
Anyway, I need to move on. Thanks for checking in and hopefully we can hook up soon (May perhaps).
Hasta luego,
Dave
Hey Dave. How are you? How's Central America? Are you getting to watch the inauguration? What to people think down there?
- At 1:21pm on December 5, 2008,
Stephen Blaes said… - Snow threw a wrench in the gears for work, I have some time if you are free at all in the next few days.
- At 8:32am on December 5, 2008,
David E Greenwald said… - Hi Todd
Please email me w your phone and email address - I'd like to talk w you about the meeting last night and more thoughts I have on Raising Awareness
thanks
david
- At 11:32am on December 2, 2008,
Lilly Justman said… - Hey Todd!
Will you call me today to discuss tonight? 512 294 8853. I am working until 4pm. Did you get the video?
thanks!
Lilly
- At 8:32pm on December 1, 2008,
Stephen Blaes said…
- Hey there Todd, not enough muscle eh? Brains before brawn brother, I would be very interested in hearing about your projects, and to find a way to collaborate if you feel confident and comfortable with taking them on. You can reach me on my cell at 410-877-5094 or at the house 303-993-7433. Thanks for the response, I look forward to hearing from you, be well.
- At 2:17pm on November 23, 2008,
Michael Garfield said… - Thanks, Todd! I'm not in town full time but hopefully I will remember to invite you to my next show, next time I'm around...
- At 4:37pm on November 20, 2008,
Nisa B. Hallesy said… - Hi Todd, I wondered if you had a chance to check out my discussion about "sustainable living arts guilds". So far I haven't gotten lots of commentary, but I really think that this or some variation would be a wonderful way to organize our re-skilling efforts, providing those wishing to learn new skills, with those in the community who know and practice them. What do you think? Nisa
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I posted the night at the movies on my facebook page as well.
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Pass it along to your facebook friends too.
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