Current Events

Fri, Nov 6 2020 at 8:00 AM From friend Margaret Britain: I’m concerned about plans for a development just north of the intersection of Zion Road and Hwy 265 that I think will have a huge impact on the water quality in Lake Fayetteville. If you agree, please send a short email to jmasters@fayetteville-ar.gov (Jessie Masters) TODAY (planning meeting deadline) that voices your concern. I’m including my letter to Jessie below not to use as a template; just to give you some details regarding my concerns.   Here it is:   Dear Jessie, As a Fayetteville resident who is frequently rowing on […]

Your story’s better than mine.Our thoughts and feelings about the election matter. America was on the verge of losing its democracy, and (not sure yet) we may have won. A watershed challenge to freedom may have been met successfully! Or maybe not. Maybe the final challenge lies ahead. Until we can look back from a world where democracy means all of us are respected and valued members of a culture that upholds the rights and well-being of people, planet and community, the job isn’t finished. But what we just did is wonderful. And what we learned from it is valuable.What […]

Arkansas dear Arkansas The polls were looking good there for a while. Guess they still are nationally.  But the Arkansas Poll came out yesterday and ruined my fantasy of a purple Arkansas moving toward progressive. “In short, not only has Arkansas now fully realigned (about 25 years after most of her southern peers), but – as we see nationally – almost no one is left in…  .  Full story hereArkansas Post-Election

Sunday Nov 1 – 7:00 pm online Take a deep breath. Breath in the music from a place of love. That’s where these peace musicians are comin’ from.Find us online here:Below is the technical stuff you need.  (Thanks Walter Schmidt)  To join the Zoom Meeting follow this link:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86770299990?pwd=TGYvNVJUMmEyRDZTY0hIc3BhQXNSQT09   This link will be good for all 6 open mics so you can save this message and use it for future sessions.   To get the best sound quality from Zoom  Below is information regarding how to set up your audio to sound your best. (You do this once you’ve logged […]

GoToMeeting Link belowSunday Nov 1 – 1:30 pm Join others concerned about climate change at this online event, where Arlene Hopkins will present. This gives me excited shiver’s! Here’s how she describes part of her talk: The Challenge: How can each of us in our households and in our communities, individually and collectively, foster resilient and regenerative ways of living on the earth in community with all sentient beings. Part 1 – Interesting Ideas: We look at a set of websites that may inform our thinking for programs and projects intended to enhance resilience and foster regeneration of our social ecological systems. We’re seeking […]

Nov 4 – maybe Election in 11 days. Nobody knows what will happen. Or what we need to do if there are problems. But we know we won’t stand for the diminishment of our democracy. Not a Partisan Issue – Democracy is All of Us Elected officials, please get ready to take a stand in defense of the election.Count All The Votes!Omni friends, be ready to meet on the Town Square if needed to protect our votes and defend our democracy. Could be as early at November 4. More information coming soon.

One of those gifts of the old Hippies… …There are so many more who led through that tumultuous time before this one. They stepped out of the role their families and their culture expected and took a different route against great resistance. And without supporting framework to nurture them through it. They just stepped out the door of expectation and did not go back. What happens next? Breathlessly, we wait for the Nov 3 election… All of creation is longing for the place where together, we can breath pure and free.  Full story here Writing the Mythology of Activism

Invitation from Lisa OrtonDear Friends of Markham Hill,Developer SREG is opening a trail on the 50 acres they promise to preserve on the west side of Markham Hill. You must register (only once), promising not to sue if hurt on their property. The link is below. Friends of Markham Hill asks that SREG shows the same care by valuing and protecting all 140 acres (144 minus the 4 acres they have deforested already on Markham Rd leading up the hill). SREG and their Markham Hill stakeholders can get all their investment back and make a profit by only building their 20 luxury […]