Reading: Midnight’s Children

North Vancouver City Library Adult book club November book Excerpts “I am the sum total of everything that went before me, of all I have been seen done, of everything done-to-me. I am everyone everything whose being-in-the-world affected was affected by mine. I am anything that happens after I'm gone which...

December 1, 2022 Winter Berries

[envira-gallery id='13118'] Evergreen huckleberry Vaccinium ovatum A prized fruit in summer, evergreen huckleberry is native to the Western Pacific United States and British Columbia. The small, round fruit is similar in taste to a blueberry but with a more intense and sweet flavor. This makes them a perfect choice for...

Garden Retrospective 2022

Vegetables The three sister’s trellis patch was the absolute winner. The squash will probably do much better with more frequent attention, especially with the trellis. We were delightfully surprised the corn did so well! We’re excited to do more corn next year. As well, the pole beans and sweet peas...

Reading: Protect the Flame (Otto Scharmer)

Circles of Radical Presence in Times of Collapse Otto Scharmer Sep 6 Reflections by Scharmer on gatherings he had been to recently and the themes he was noticing. Both gatherings were convened with the intention to reimagine our path to a future that is regenerative, peaceful, and just. Otto Scharmer...

Listening: Andrew Explains the Commons (It Could Happen Here)

It Could Happen Here Podcast - Andrew Explains The Commons Oct 30, 2022 • 28 min Andrew walks James and Gare through the history and theory of the institution of the Commons. Andrew Explains the Commons (on Youtube as Andrewism) Based off Elinor Ostrom's research on the Tragedy of the...

Listening: Connect with Your Ancestors (Life Kit)

Podcast: Life Kit - Connect with Your Ancestors (Ancestral altars are for everybody. Here's how to create one at home) Camara says learning about your ancestors can be joyful and surprising that getting to know the people who came before you can help you understand yourself. Marielle Segarra, Host of...