“The Commons”

by Many Little Drops

I believe that reinvigorating the idea of “the commons” will go a long, long way toward solving many of the issues confronting the peoples of the world today. Considering common ownership – & therefore… Read More →

LOVE Is Quite Caustic

by Waverider1

Love is quite caustic Blessed acid of Life Burns softly it does Brings warmth to cold nights Love is quite caustic It wears gently away Wood, steel or hate Cannot stand in its… Read More →

Films to See Before You Die: #19 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

by The Alternate Economy

Reblogged from filmphanatic: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Director: Milos Forman Cast: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Brad Dourif, Will Sampson Synopsis: Randall Patrick “R.P.” McMurphy (Jack Nicholson), is a career criminal… Read More →

Enemies, Passion, Freedom & Peace

by Waverider1

The harsher the oppression — physical and non-physical — the stronger it grows: the desire – the passion, the need – for Freedom. Love and appreciate your so-called enemies, both conscious (living beings)… Read More →

Life, Love & Loneliness

by Waverider1

‘Life is an expression of Love to the never-ending Mind of All.’ The above thought-form came into my consciousness – unbidden, as usual — just as I was waking from one of my… Read More →

Guest Post: Finding Nemo

by The Alternate Economy

Films to See Before You Die: #64 Finding Nemo My Brother has started a blog of his own called Filmphanatic and has invited me to write a post for him. His blog is… Read More →

Week 2: Compassion, Forgiveness Dialogue — We be Lotus

by Many Little Drops

Just like Lesley of Sustainable Utopia, I also did not keep a journal of my negative mental chatter, as part of Compassion week of the 8 Week Challenge. I’m very aware of it… Read More →

Week 2: Outward Compassion, Doing my doody duty

by Many Little Drops

For this essay, in the 8 Week Challenge, I will be using Tristan’s definition of Outward Compassion: “….. looking at a situation and seeing how you would want to be treated in that… Read More →

Films to See Before You Die: #96 John Carter

by The Alternate Economy

Reblogged from filmphanatic: John Carter (2012) Director: Andrew Stanton Cast: Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Mark Strong Synopsis: John Carter (Taylor Kitsch) a Civil War veteran in 1868 who is asked to… Read More →

Moved in Market Square

by The Alternate Economy

Reblogged from Various Hysterias: I went to Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh today to do some writing. I sat in one seat, but it was a bit chilly the shade, so I moved.… Read More →

My Brother’s New Blog

by The Alternate Economy

I am all about living within your passions and sharing them with others, as many of you know. My brother, Trevor, has created a new blog discussing his passions: Film. He has started… Read More →

I listen more than I speak

by The Alternate Economy

Reblogged from everything has a place: Narcissist. Solitary. Egotist. Loner. Quiet. Shy. What do all of these words have in common? Besides having them used to describe my personality over the years, they… Read More →