In 1991 after the Rodney King assault in Los Angeles, I was living in Boston and wanted to do something to support the dismantling of systemic racism. So I volunteered to be an adult literacy volunteer at a non-profit then known as Harriet Tubman House. After the teacher training course, Continue Reading
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I Alone Can Fix It
When someone says, I alone can fix it—that’s the voice of meta-ignorance.
10 People Making Change
I’ve discovered some new ways of looking at our shared problems by listening to people who are expert in science, history and technology.
Build the Sustainable You
Reducing our household debt is an act of resistance. The financial system preys on us. Don’t buy into debt culture.
Make Your Meaning
We need to get back to people power. Be thoughtful about how you spend your time. Off to the putty knife factory! Make your meaning.
Fruit Basket Upset
Fruit basket upset is the phrase my cohabitant’s mother used to describe an unexpected calamity. So many things have changed.
Let’s Get Physical
Physical connections remind me that the digital world is often a deep fake. When I spend too much time online, I start to go negative.