As we move into Lent, I heard a homily by Fr. Jim Kudilil at St. Francis Church in Mojave, California, that was right on the mark (in my opinion) when it comes to the true nature of “fasting.” Fr. Jim … Continue reading
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I gave a talk to a prayer group at St. Mary’s Church in Palmdale, California, last night. I noted that our culture continues to grow darker and that the country’s children are tragic losers in it all. That is, a … Continue reading
I was interviewed by reporter Kevin Buey of the Headlight, a daily newspaper in Deming, New Mexico. The day before, Buey had written an excellent piece about a “Southwest Desert Sustainability Project” slated for the area. Southwest Desert Sustainabilty is … Continue reading
Recap: We have spent the week at the Koinonia Community in Southwest Georgia. It is a group of Christians living in intentional community on a pecan farm here. They are trying to model how the early Christians were inspired to … Continue reading
Recap of the last few days on the trail: At Mass on Sunday, Fr. Ted Kossee at Queen of Angels Church in Peebles, Ohio, said he had the funeral of a young girl who had been killed in a car … Continue reading
We attended a conference on “Peak Oil” at Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio today. The conference focused on the societal shift that needs to happen now that we’re now on the verge of peak oil production worldwide, and we … Continue reading
Interviewed Frank Grieshop on his farm in Russia, Ohio today. Frank built his home here for a mere $6,000, and it is one of the most energy efficient we’ve seen. It was built into the side of a hill for … Continue reading
While in Alamosa, Colorado, I also met with Brian Benke. He participates in a Community Sponsored Agriculture project here in connection with El Sagrado Farms. People in the area buy “shares” at the beginning of the season ($450 a share). … Continue reading
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During Campaign 2004, I gave a talk to a sociology class at Bluffton College about part of my plan for: Jobs in America. I said I believed we needed to be looking at this issue through a “different lens.” And … Continue reading
Average Joe Buckeye Blitz cont. Was interviewed by Wheeling, West Virginia’s newspaper per: a whistle-stop in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio today. I said a “common sense” answer to our country’s energy situation is for some to: house share. Not only would … Continue reading