Tag Archives: Believe in Humanity

Being Normal

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

Being normal can mean different things.  For example, not being an abnormal psychopath is a good thing, but so is not losing your identity by conforming to the norm.  I’ve been dwelling on the question of being normal under natural … Continue reading →

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Michael the Houseless

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

I mentioned previously that we are swapping home repairs for room and board with Michael.  Michael has a fascinating story which I don’t feel entitled to share.  He does share some of it himself on a web site for the … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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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Work and Community – Part Three

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Humanity Hiker

As I hiked across the plains I often heard the lament that Americans do not want to work hard any more.  What prompted this lament was the influx of Mexicans to work in meat-packing plants.  If we are to consider … Continue reading →

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