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Aug
29
2010

There is a way through to a brilliant future!

I’ve just read “The Passionate Mind Revisited “ by Joel Kramer and Diana Alstad.

In these times of drastic change when “unnatural disasters” caused by our species are rocking the planet daily, and the social and political fabric is being torn asunder, what’s a human to do? I highly recommend that you read “The Passionate Mind Revisited”

The old paradigms filled with judgments, absolutes, and so-called truths that cannot be verified, must go into the compost heap!

This brilliant deconstruction of failed religions, social structures and rigid fantasies of ideal human relationships will give you a refreshing approach (more…)

May
15
2010

The People vs. Walmart

The People vs. Walmart

Sometimes speaking from the heart is the strongest thing you can do

By Magick

(published May 19th 2010 in The Bohemian)

I have been an activist most of my life and I haven’t burned out yet. So what’s my secret?

I trust in life, answer the calls to action and keep my sense of humor. I relish the messy process called democracy. It’s never over and life is worth it, so I do what I can.

Recently I attended a meeting in Rohnert Park concerning a proposal by Walmart to add a grocery outlet.

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Jan
1
2010

Meadowfoam, Meadowfoam

Meadowfoam, Meadowfoam,

Welcome home, Welcome home,
Once again you’re swaying in the wetland loam!

Sebastopol your special home
Your sweet petals,
themselves a poem!
Tell a tale of modern day greed,
The thwarted plan to build
houses for money,
When this wetland was home
to so many already.

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