Michael the Handyman

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

For the past three weeks we have taken in a “houseless” person who turns out to be quite a handyman.  I’d like to make several short posts about this, the first being this is an example of community economics at … Continue reading →

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My Position on Gun Control Issues

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

A variety of passionate appeals both for and against gun control flood the Internet.  It’s time to lay my position out on this because:  1) I focus on community in general and this issue has a community component; and 2) … Continue reading →

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Community Autonomy in Marion, Illinois

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Autonomy enables a community to do what’s best for itself, often with greater success than with outside help.

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Community Expectations along the American Discovery Trail

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Sure, people take the path of least resistance. Conservation of energy is a universal trait of living systems. Yet as an altruistic species we want to do our part to belong to others. We do people a favor when we have expectations for even the people that need assistance to contribute to community, as this podcast explains.

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Community Networks along the ADT

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

I often speak of community alliance, though I now am leaning towards the concept of community networks.

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Community Oneness in Leadville Colorado

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

My favorite quote from the American Discovery Trail journey, one I share at virtually every talk, came from Leadville, Colorado. The goal of their community meals program was to “confuse who is giving and who is receiving.” I had another video up of this subject, but this one is more concise and features some slides of Leadville.

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Community Economics in Locke, California

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

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Community Belonging and Oneness along the Appalachian Trail

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

During the 1975 Appalachian Trail Expedition led by Warren Doyle I learned the value of becoming uncivilized.

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Community along the ADT slideshow

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Photos from the ADT journey with music from The Bards of Balance!  Enjoy.

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Work and Community – Part Four

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Across the country I heard people complain that Americans don’t want to work hard any more because Mexicans were filling the jobs at meat-packing plants.  Though we actually work longer hours than forty years ago there may be some truth … Continue reading →

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