I just did an interview with Stanley Bronstein from Superchangeyourlife.com . We talked about what gets me up in the morning, my favorite groups I’ve worked with, what happens when it all goes wrong, what poverty looks like in America, ...
Read More »My Wish List for the 100
I’ve only got a few projects left on my way to 100. As I’ve suggested before I have no idea right now what I’m going to be able to do or how I’m going to finish this list. It will ...
Read More »TheGoodMuse Explains: FAQ Questions like Why I Do TheGoodMuse
“Why do you do TheGoodMuse?” “Why do this?” “What’s in it for you?” “What’s the ‘angle’?” “Who are you doing it for?” I get asked the above a lot. Often, with a fair amount of cynicism in the tone. Sometimes people ...
Read More »Volunteer Journal #87 – LA Green Grounds & Ron Finley
Last year when LA Green Grounds sent out a call for volunteer gardeners 5 people responded. Then in early March 2013 a founding member of LAGG, Ron Finley, gave what is arguably one of the best inspirational speeches ever delivered ...
Read More »Volunteer Journal #86 – Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation
An actual conversation with my brother: Me: I’m going to help bunnies. Brother: Playboy bunnies. Me: No, bunny bunnies. Brother: They’re an invasive species. Me: No, house bunnies. Brother: Again, it sounds like we’re talking about Playboy bunnies. Me: [long ...
Read More »Demand for Blue Fin Increases While Supply Fades to Black
In a recent article “complacent” media was blamed for the lack of concern in Japan over the disappearing blue fin tuna. Apparently the Japanese public does not know that their consumption of blue fin is a major contributor to the ...
Read More »Come see me Speak Tonight in Santa Monica at 7:30 pm!
Hello Lovelies! I am spinning a yarn (southern for telling a story) tonight at the Santa Monica YWCA at 7:30 pm as part of their SHINE event. Feel free to swing by and say hi! I’d love to meet more ...
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