Why is 350 the most important number in the world? In what way are the world’s leaders deciding the future of the earth in Copenhagen this December? And despite Bill McKibben’s brilliance and his Deep Economy being one of my all-time favorite books, why did I leave his keynote address at the Muddy Boot Festival [...]
Entries Tagged as 'government'
The Most Important Number In The World
September 13th, 2009 · 2 Comments · global warming and climate change, politics, sustainability
Tags: Bill McKibben·carbon emissions·Copenhagen·government·Muddy Boot Festival·sacrifice
Laid Off: Not A Disaster If . . . .
January 14th, 2009 · 3 Comments · home & garden, lifestyle, simplicity, work
“I’ll need to move. I’ve been laid off.” Our housemate Scott’s face was unusually sober. He had been happily working as a carpenter here in Portland for a company that did home remodels. “The work has dried up because nobody is signing new contracts. My boss cut me loose yesterday.” My eyes welled with tears. [...]
Tags: consumption·economics·family·government·housemates·jobs·laid off·life·Oregon·stimulus package·thrift
