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Will There be Food Among American's Ruins?

Gary’s Note: We’ve been exploring what’s wrong with Detroit. Now it’s time to see what Detroit may be doing right. Detroit’s downsizing could become the ideal of post industrial urbanism in the U.S. Mark Dowie shows us how the blighted, overgrown and largely abandoned industrial city can be reformed into the smaller communities and local agriculture it replaced. Whiskey & Gunpowder By Mark Dowie November 3, 2009 Originally Published in Guernica Will There Be Food Among America’s Ruins? W… Continue

Added by james mccutchan on November 19, 2009 at 7:04pm — No Comments

Eating Recovery Center Awarded Accreditation from the Joint Commission

By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission‘s national standards for health care quality and safety, Eating Recovery Center (http://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com), a behavioral hospital providing comprehensive treatment and sustainable recovery for eating disorders, has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™. “We sought accreditation for our organization because we want to demonstrate our commitment to patients’ safety and… Continue

Added by Crystal Thomas on November 19, 2009 at 1:12pm — No Comments

To Big Not to Fail

Gary’s Note: Too big not to fail. That’s how James Howard Kunstler sees the hyper-complex institutions we take for granted, including government and corporations. When the reality sets in there will be very real losses for much of the country’s population. Whiskey & Gunpowder By James Howard Kunstler November 11, 2009 Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.A. Too Big NOT To Fail In The Long Emergency (2005, Atlantic Monthly Press), I said that we ought to expect the federal government to become… Continue

Added by james mccutchan on November 19, 2009 at 11:12am — 1 Comment

Indoor Farmers' Market open Saturdays in Denver

DENVER URBAN HOMESTEADING'S INDOOR FARMERS MARKET Now Open Saturdays from 9-2 WHERE: 200 Santa Fe Drive, Denver WHO: Denver Urban Homesteading (DUH) and small local farmers and fooders using organic and sustainable practices. WHAT: FOOD AND AG PRODUCTS Mini Moos: goat cheese and milk Uptain Farms: meats, raw goat cheese and milk shares Lee’s Bees: raw honey Ela Family Farms: cider, dried apples, applesauce, jams and apple butter Callicrate Beef: high-quality beef Fiona’s Natural Foods:… Continue

Added by James on November 15, 2009 at 4:08pm — 1 Comment

Indoor Farmers' Market open Saturdays in Denver

Added by James on November 15, 2009 at 4:08pm — 1 Comment

CODE GREEN - an important TransACTION - Transition in Action!

PASS THIS ON TO AS MANY FOLKS AS YOU CAN! The Denver Planning Board & City Council will soon hold two joint "Listening Sessions" to hear public comments about the new zoning code. This is a chance for us all to show up, WEAR GREEN and speak (no more than 3 minutes each) about the importance of a new code that includes robust sustainability and resiliency measures that will take Denver into a vibrant future. Listening Session 1: Wed., Nov. 18, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Sign up to speak from 5-5:3… Continue

Added by Dana Miller on November 15, 2009 at 3:33pm — No Comments

THE ROAD AHEAD

THE ROAD AHEAD FOR TRANSITION COLORADO COMMUNITIES: ONE VIEWPOINT Well, Rob Hopkins would be the first to admit that the Transition Handbook needs to be taken seriously because a lot of serious thought and life experience went into his writing it. And at the same time, he admits that it m… Continue

Added by forrest craver on November 12, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

INVOCATION

INVOCATION

A miracle is the wholehearted invocation of the Divine, combined with suspension of all disbelief Allowing the Other World to Shatter and reconstitute this world. Through Invocation, the dead are raised and the blind see again. Invocation is how the multitudes of the hungry a… Continue

Added by forrest craver on November 12, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

ALTARS OF THE HOLY ONE

ALTARS OF THE HOLY ONE Milky breath of the buffalo On starry plains Fireflies dance in the night A woman groans with birth pangs Of transformation Tree people crucified Yet still they stand Flowers sing silent hallelujahs Kaleidoscopes of color and scent

Tall grass prairie of our mothe… Continue

Added by forrest craver on November 12, 2009 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

SPIRITUAL TOOLS FOR THE CHALLENGING ROAD AHEAD

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BOOKS PEOPLE OF THE GOOD RED ROAD SONS OF THE WIND: Sacred Stories of the Lakota D.M. Dooling GOD IS RED: A NATIVE VIEW OF RELIGION Vine Deloria

A SONG FROM SACRED MOUNTAIN Oglala Lakota Legal Defense Fund

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Added by forrest craver on November 12, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

SHARING APPROACHES THAT WORK -- FORGING COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS

Dear Friends and Members. A long time friend of mine, David Karr, in Minneapolis, joined BuIlding the Movement recently and then posted the key question: AND THE POINT TO THIS IS WHAT? Shortly thereafter he called me and said "You know there are so many websites, constantly contacting me and asking me to sign up -- and I just get fed up and tired with it all." What is happening according to one stages of grief scientist is that we are becoming numb, creating a fire wall of social isolat… Continue

Added by forrest craver on November 11, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

"It's Really Bad" - Oil Supplies Intentionally Overstated

From a blog post by Chris Martenson: http://www.chrismartenson.com/blog/its-really-bad-oil-reserves-intentionally-overstated/31155 "The Guardian published an explosive article today. If true, it means that governments have been intentionally overstating the amount of oil that we have and could pump out of the ground. The implications are enormous..." Continue

Added by David Olivero on November 11, 2009 at 9:26am — No Comments

HOW WE GET FROM "A NICE IDEA" TO PUTTING IT ON THE GROUND NOW"

"IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME."

GUIDELINES FOR CREATING A NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE PARTY “Individual face to face fund raising, based on peer relationships, meeting in small groups is the most effective form of fundraising. Over 72% of all money given annually in the USA is given by indivi… Continue

Added by forrest craver on November 10, 2009 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

FROM THE WILDERNESS TO THE END OF CIVILIZATION: Carolyn Baker Reviews "Collapse"

For all links in this review, CLICK HERE To find a screening near you CLICK HERE Why would someone go to a movie that is essentially an interview of someone else? Don't we go to movies to be entertained or watch documentaries in order to be inundated with voluminous information and breath-taking cinematography? What would compel anyone… Continue

Added by Carolyn Baker on November 9, 2009 at 8:43pm — No Comments

Invasive Species

In ecology, “invasive species” are species that evolve in one type of ecosystem and either move, or are moved, into another type of ecosystem. Once there, they typically wreak havoc by outcompeting native species. Humans are arguably the most successful invasive species on the planet; and will continue to be, until we either change, or finish driving ourselves extinct along with as many other species as we can take with us. Our corporations and empire-building nations are perhaps the most visib… Continue

Added by Brad Jarvis on November 8, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Denver Metro Neighborhood CSA

Hello and Good Day! My name is Anthony Vail, and i am the current opperator of the Welshire East Neighborhood CSA. We began in April of 2009 as a small group of neighbors commited to creating a sustainable local source of fresh seasonal produce. We accomplished this by converting what was once wasted lawn space into organic veggie gardens. We have had very humble beginings, but we managed to make this year an astounding success for all the members. At this time i am currently involved in sever… Continue

Added by Anthony Vail on November 8, 2009 at 1:33pm — 2 Comments

THE BIG PICTURE: "ALL IS ONE" -- BEST WEBSITE LISTINGS

WHEN ONE TUGS AT ANYTHING IN NATURE, HE FINDS IT IS ATTACHED TO THE REST OF THE WORLD. John Muir RITUAL PROCESS/POETRY/MYTHOLOGY

"We have simply to embark on the Hero's Journey -- and where we had thought to find a curse, we shall find instead a Blessing, and where we had thought to be… Continue

Added by forrest craver on November 8, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments

The Greater Good Program Launches November 12th Featuring Key Colorado Sustainability Leadership

The Progress Group, a Denver based consulting firm, announces the launch of The Greater Good Program, a comprehensive business development initiative designed to bring triple-bottom-line thinking to entrepreneurial businesses from under-served communities throughout the Front Range. To celebrate the launch, leaders and entrepreneurs from the community will gather for a half-day kick-off event on November 12, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mi Casa Resource Center at 360 Acoma Street, Den… Continue

Added by Ron Zwerin on November 4, 2009 at 11:01am — No Comments

Turning a war zone into a food zone

Added by james mccutchan on November 3, 2009 at 6:09pm — No Comments

How Humans Came to Live in Peace and Plenty

I am sharing this story because of inspiration I have taken from Forrest Craver's most recent posts: There came a time in our community when we grew tired of arguing over who was right and who was wrong. Despite all the arguing there were still hungry people and the environment kept declining. What we needed was more places for people, plants and creatures to fit. Then we came to realize that the market could not solve all our problems. The market is wonderful for what it does – a spur… Continue

Added by David Braden on November 3, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

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Transition Denver Potlucks Continue! Nov. 30 at 700 Kalamath at The lovely building at the northeast corner of 7th and Kalamath

November 30, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm

Our ZERO WASTE potlucks continue.....bring something yummy to drink and/or eat, and your own plate, silverware, napkin. This potluck will be hosted by our newest Transition Denver initiating committee member, Michele Hart. She works for the Redire...

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Night at the Movies: The Story of Stuff & What Would Jesus Buy? at Crescent Grange

December 4, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm

Join us for a fun and educational evening viewing of two films that are changing the way Americans look at their spending and consumption. The two documentaries, The Story of Stuff (20 minutes) and What Would Jesus Buy? (91 minutes) focus on our c...

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Aaron Brachfeld and Mary Choate commented on David Braden's blog post 'Jethro Tull'

Dear Mr. Braden, It is our belief that you are mistaken on several facts concerning tillage and Jethro Tull, whose tillage system is quite different from those conventionally employed today. His system of deep (more than 12 inches) tillage in aisl...

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Energy for All

Finding a source of energy to counter a potential energy crisis has become a grave issue for the world. The fossil fuel energy, which has been in use since many years, is getting short in supply. This has led to high prices of these fuels. As such...

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Michele Melio commented on Margaret Emerson's group 'Transition Westminster/Arvada/Broomfield'

Michele posted A Night at the Movies on the Events page and sent a message to all WAB members. Have a great day!

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Night at the Movies: The Story of Stuff & What Would Jesus Buy? at Crescent Grange

December 4, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm

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David Braden commented on Margaret Emerson's group 'Transition Westminster/Arvada/Broomfield'

I was out at the Church garden today and reset the centers of the existing beds in the leaf next to the parking lot. I then laid out the edges and started redefining the pathways. I started with the bed closest to the parking lot. I put down newsp...

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No, I just spoke too soon. You will see it now :-)

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First of all, I want to thank everyone who is reaching out to other people and other groups to get involved. I am really excited about the Garden Coordinator's pot luck coming up 12/3. On my agenda, and also the agenda of others I've heard from, i...

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