Tag Archives: Co-operative

May 6, 2013 · 6:00 am

“From Below, Not Above”

Before we introduce this week’s blog link, we have AMAZING news!  Co-author and co-creator of this here blog, Linda Keys, along with her partner Alan MacFarlane, welcomed their son Findlay into the world on Saturday evening, May 4.  In a text she wrote, “Our beautiful wonderful son Findlay Keys MacFarlane, was born last night, May 4 at 8:21pm at home in water.  Weight 8 lbs, 11 ounces. It was the most perfect home birth I could have ever imagined.  His transition to the outside world was gentle and calm.  Auntie Jenny made it here in time.  We are all incredibly well and happy.”  Congratulations Linda and Alan on the birth of Findlay!! Findlay is blessed to have you as parents!  Now on with the show…

This week we are honored to provide you with a link to a dear friend’s blog, April Doner. Continue reading →

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April 29, 2013 · 6:00 am

Imagination creates beauty…

A friend, and recent guest blogger, Chris Lee, recently shared this video about a project coordinated by Christina MacLeod.  She organized a group of community members to transform a “dull and lifeless street, into a public place that encourages activity, community and health.”  It is a beautiful piece about a beautiful idea.  Take the time to watch this 6 minute video.  Be well friends!

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April 15, 2013 · 6:00 am

Life can and will evolve…you simply need to be open to it.

This week we’ve linked in a TED talk given by Shane Koyczan.  I don’t know much about him, other than he is a master with spoken word and that his message is beyond powerful.  I first saw this video a month or two ago, it was all over the place for a weekend.  I’ve watched it several times since.  Take the time to watch this clip.  Really.  Take the time.  Truly.  We wouldn’t lead you astray intentionally.  Big love to you all from the Come In From The Cold blog!!!

 

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April 1, 2013 · 6:00 am

No More Throw Away People

I’ve been blessed in my life to have the opportunity to travel to amazing places, meet amazing people and develop on-going supportive and creative relationships with these amazing people.  I learn from these people and value these connections. One of these teachers,  John O’Brien,  recently posted this YouTube clip on FaceBook and I immediately thought to share it here on this blog.  The person responsible for this video is Edgar Cahn, creator of time banking concept.  In this piece, “The Parable of The Blobs and Squares”, the concept of co-production is highlighted.  In our society, as currently structured, all too often well-intentioned governmental systems and institutions try solving problems with “imposed solutions” rather than seeing people for what they can be…citizens capable of creating solutions by simply utilizing the gifts and talents we already possess.

Take the time to watch this brilliant piece.  It is 6 minutes well spent!  Thanks for sharing John!

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March 18, 2013 · 6:00 am

The Original Roving Listener…

This week we share an interview facilitated by Janis Foster Richardson with De’Amon Harges.  Janis Foster Richardson is the executive director of Grassroots Grantmakers, a non-profit group that strives to “strengthen and resource the work of everyday people and citizen-led groups”.  De’Amon Harges, the original Roving Listener, shares his wisdom with Janis about the work he is doing in Indianapolis with Broadway United Methodist Church, and neighborhoods across North America.  Thanks to Janis for originally posting this interview via podcast.  Thanks to De’Amon for sharing his stories…

Take the time to listen to this podcast.  You’ll find it by following the link below.  You may have to cut and paste it into your address bar. I tried embedding it into the post, but it is in a format I’m unfamiliar with embedding.  We are working on being as tech-savvy as possible.  Bear with us, but in the meantime, follow the link and enjoy the conversation between Janis and De’Amon.
http://www.grassrootsgrantmakers.org/2013/03/roving-listening-a-strategy-for-building-community/

 

 

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March 4, 2013 · 8:15 pm

Beauty in the Weeds

Today’s post is from guest blogger, Christopher Lee. We welcome his contribution and hope you enjoy what he has to share! To find out more about Chris and his work, go to www.potluckprojects.ca.

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