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how to make sustainability changes fun and effortless. my monthly change goals. a knit sock triumph.
alternative communities on reality tv. life-partners as life-work-partners. diving into the work and the messiness of off-grid relationships
on co-sibling-ing in intentional communities (not just co-parenting), the benefits of siblings for our political world, oh, and party for 1000 subs?
kindness as resistance, activism as sacrament, faith in the intentional communities movement, and updates from my dentist, if you're into that
how ecovillage residents make ends meet, from remote work to chosen poverty; a new meaning of work/life balance; and the first signs of spring
exciting news, diving into the 'sales pitch' of alternative communities, and some old records of sustainable desert building experiments
the truth of the black plastic utensils scare, and how it can motivate environmentalism -- plus, five new action ideas gaining popularity
writing conferences, swelling tides, and reckoning with a winner-takes-all mentality
are we really all lonelier than we used to be? what can we learn from intentional communities to start connecting more with those around us?
free promo stickers, new options for subscriptions or tax-deductible donations, and a teaser for an upcoming art merch sale!
while national climate initiatives are put on life support, in sustainable intentional communities, they're thriving
featuring some direct support opportunities for LA wildfire victims, and for this research/newsletter, as well as some cool IC mutual aid projects!