Quote: Change is inevitable. Except from a vending machine. – Bumper sticker wisdom When I first moved to California I heard dire stories of the Cuesta Grade and the land beyond – a land described as difficult and harsh and distant. Quite unexpectedly I found my dream home in that “land beyond” and I found … Continue reading Over the Cuesta Grade

Quote: Beginnings are usually scary and endings are usually sad, but it’s the middle that counts. You have to remember this when you find yourself at the beginning. – Sandra Bullock Hello – Family, furniture, pets and stuff have followed me across the country to settle in a new home in Kent. We are mostly … Continue reading Hello/Goodbye

Quote: A pamphlet, no matter how good, is never read more than once. But a song is learned by heart and repeated over and over. – Joe Hill In honor of Labor Day, we take a look at labor reform from its American beginnings to the 21st century through music and words. Come and celebrate. … Continue reading Mindful Resistance