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Let Eric Garner's life and death..and Our Country Breathe New Life Into Our Systems and Beings

on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 18:19
To Whom It May Concern or The Editor:
Current headlines are detailing outcomes from the tragedy of Eric Garner being put in a choke hold by one policeman, who had recently been dismissed from his job, with others present five years ago. Everyone can take a moment of silence and consider how 'one man's life moved the nation,particularly with the the banned choke hold  resulting in him calling out 11 times, "I Can't Breathe!"
 
The efforts of his family, including his six children and particularly late daughter Erica who was a vigilant advocate as is his mother Gwen Carr, and his well-spoken

Lots of Chatter about Bicyclists Who Don't Pull Over (or stay in their lane two bikes wide) on Northwest Corner Chatter (of CT)

on Tue, 08/20/2019 - 03:23
Very sadly, a situation like the one that started this thread was a Warning Sign that minors were not up to 'following the laws or common courtesy' about bicycling and sharing the road.
 
A person who was peeved at their behavior could have given them a talking to they wouldn't have forgotten, and likely would have had some put their bikes to the side and call their parents...
 
That would have been a miracle had he felt 'this was one of those moments'...because Then they wouldn't have headed off to The Falls where our teen son Kaelan Paton lost his life helping others --which I cover on

In response to the saying "Don't raise your daughter to look for a Knight, Raise her to use the sword herself..."

on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 18:52

I like to encourage everyone to 'use words to help put down the swords of despair, anger, harm and misery....' So definitely want to rear people of all genders to 'use words (which may come in the form of silence, journaling, sharing anonymously, online or off (with clarity and safety about whose who for real and of course many ways to talk 'in person' with the right setting and supervision, support and 'script' for understanding what one can express legally and reasonably without repercussions.)....

Basically the last bastion of freedom is being 'picked to the bone', often with others doing

A Note to Communities In America and Around The World...Let's Network (with a free recording and programs from The Shift Network and more)

on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 18:36
More people are learning about 'integrative health'. I write about some of this on my community-service and thinking out loud livfully.org blog... Gregg Braden is doing a program with this person (and a few others in the cutting edge field of metaphysics, quantum science and so on...don't quote me just a lot of Cool Important Stuff integral to our modern day world in critical ways...)
 
There is a free talk online and another program offered...maybe a few folks could join together, take it and summarize some highlights?

Feel The Thrill of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn: Block Festival Today to Celebrate Community and Remember Loved Ones

on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 13:07
Hello from the Brooklyn Clinton Hill Block Festival about to get under way... I have my 'Turtle Garden' Acorns to Oaks area set up...for people to come chill, enjoy some free books and toys for the kids..
 
.I'm promoting wearing Green with some razzle dazzle as people may be apt to draw on their own tee shirts or get one I've secured for a few bucks...or a bit more with an order of some that read Clinton Hill Growing Strong. Feel free to promote friendly networking in your area with such signs, designs and pop-up gatherings.
 
It's the new thing, that's actually a great old skill to

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