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At 2:42pm on December 1, 2009, zach carsel said…: Hi Dana, not sure when exactly sometime around two years ago when oil was going up like crazy and I realized how dependent we were on it for everything from pharmaceuticals to food. I kind of had this realization that our current way of living was fundamentally flawed and out of balance with the rest of nature/the biosphere and that the basis of this could likely be traced to a spiritual disconnection, within ourselves and within society, built into the "fabric" of our culture. Through discussing this with other people I have been exposed to ideas such as "sustainability", permaculture and relocalizing.

At 8:28pm on November 28, 2009, janet jacobsen said…: Thank you Dana,
I'm excited to be a part of Transition Denver! I hope to meet you soon.

At 12:54pm on November 14, 2009, Brad Klafehn said…: Hi Dana - I definitely would be interested in helping with that. I plan on coming to the Nov. 24 Transition Denver meeting, so we can talk further about it then.

In the meantime, I'm working on a draft proposal to distribute for comment. Under State law, Denver is eligible to set up a "Clean Energy Finance District" which would let us loan money for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, and have the repayments occur on property tax bills. Aspen and Boulder have opted for bond issuance to finance their programs, but I'd prefer a revolving loan fund which could keep lending, rather than the one-shot deal that they have gone for. There is stimulus money available, too, and we could solicit donations for the revolving loan fund, as well.

I also just came from an INC meeting (InterNeighboorhood Cooperation), where I made my pitch. No one signed on to help immediately, but I think a good seed has been planted there.

Thanks for the support and feedback.

At 12:29pm on November 10, 2009, Jim Worthy said…: Yup! Let the rumpus continue! See you tonight at the Merc.

At 9:14pm on November 4, 2009, Phillip Rish said…: Thanks Dana! I'm very much looking forward to getting to know everyone and doing some good works. I am going to the Colorado Environmental Film Festival in Golden this weekend. I'm very excited! Talk to you soon.

Thanks again,
Phil

At 4:06pm on November 3, 2009, Ben Brangwyn said…: Dana, they seem to take ages over posting up the talks. Mebbe they need a bit of encouragement...

At 1:26am on October 29, 2009, Ben Brangwyn said…: Dana,

Thanks for the feedback. It's a bit crazy over here with the continuous onslaught of fascinating developments. Looks like you're doing great work over there - and boy is it needed! Just like over here.

Am looking forward to perusing what's going on in Denver and beyond.

All the best. Ben.

At 5:16pm on October 22, 2009, james mccutchan said…: perhaps we could discuss it over coffee sometime? james

At 9:40pm on October 8, 2009, Maureen said…: Hi Dana
Yes, add me to the list, I will contact you too.
Thanks
Maureen

At 7:19pm on October 6, 2009, Cat Stone said…: Dana;

I want to get together with you and share some thoughts. Will you please e-mail me at catstone@live.com? Thanks!

Cat

At 12:03am on October 6, 2009, John L. Shultz said…: Dana,

I have not met them. I will attempt to get in touch with them. I appreciate you passing along their names.

John

At 7:23pm on October 4, 2009, David E Ward said…: Good to be back on planet earth after living in the clouds of Christology. Keep me informed.
david

At 12:33pm on October 1, 2009, Jessica Morganfield said…: Thank you for being so helpful. I will not be able to chat this evening, I have some previous engagements, but maybe we can plan to meet up for a bit. Thanks!

At 10:44am on October 1, 2009, Jessica Morganfield said…: Hi Ms. Miller,
Is it alright if I ask you a few questions about your involvement in Transition Colorado and Transition Denver?

At 9:44am on October 1, 2009, Cindy said…: Dana, Thanks for your message. I am unfortunately out of town for all of the current upcoming events, but looking forward to getting involved.

At 7:17am on September 29, 2009, Holly said…: Hi Dana, thanks for the comment. I too was looking forward to the pot luck but I have been asked to work this evening :( But I plan on making the next one and being more involved with Transition Denver. I look forward to getting a better understanding of this groups' goals and becoming part of the solution!

At 4:29pm on September 22, 2009, Catherine D. said…: Hi Dana, thank you for the comment. I have found a group to work with; but great to know that the interest exists!

At 9:32pm on September 16, 2009, Nushin Farjadi said…: Hello Dana,
Would you add my organization's name to the Proclamation?
Nushin Farjadi Co founder
Quality of Life Int. LLC.

Thanks

At 12:27pm on September 16, 2009, Jeff Graef said…: Hi Dana, I have been rather inactive on the Ning site as I've been busy preparing for and teaching Permaculture classes. I have been posting the ones I am sponsoring on the growcolorado site. I hope to get more caught up on the Ning site in October. Jeff Grae

At 4:52pm on September 13, 2009, Carolyn Baker said…: Hi Dana,

David Greenwald suggested I contact you regarding doing an event for my book "Sacred Demise: Walking The Spiritual Path of Industrial Civilization's Collapse" at Mercury Cafe. I'm now living and Louisville and would love to do such an event. You can email me at carolyn@carolynbaker.net so that I can send you some promotional material. Thanks!--Carolyn

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