Cooperatives & Community
The Sacred Act of Withdrawing Consent
Hundreds of thousands of people showed up this past weekend to resist the machinations of a fascist regime-making autocrat, and it was profound on multiple levels, and an awe to bear witness to, even remotely. I can envision a truly horizontally arranged, care-based society that understands what it means to...
Read More →One Month In and One Year Later: A Journey Worth Celebrating
It was just about a year ago when I wrote a reflection on 2023, so I figured I’d do it again this year. It’s hard to put into words how it feels to look back on this past year. At this time last year, I was sitting in my living...
Read More →Embarking on a Renewed Journey: Reintegration and Human-Centric Design
In this blog post, I reflect on my journey of personal and professional transformation over the past year, including the challenges of overcoming a 25-year burnout and a nervous breakdown. I announce my return to the professional world, emphasizing my renewed commitment to human-centric design and leadership. I discuss my...
Read More →Fate of an alma mater
Jeb Spaulding, the chancellor of the Vermont State College System, recommended on Friday April 17th that the VSCS board should vote to close three of the system’s campuses: Johnson, Lyndon, and Randolph. The response has been overwhelmingly against his recommendation. Faculty in the system along with alumni, students, and community...
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