I went to our Occupy Spokane march this week determined to Occupy our Future and to articulate some of my dreams instead of just reiterating that things are economically in the pits for 99% of the population. I went as a Marge Simpson inspired teacher. A coworker lent me the hair which I decorated with [...]
Archive for October, 2011
what a fun day so far
Posted in Inspiration, Life, Politics on October 29, 2011 | 2 Comments »
a few images to contemplate
Posted in Life, Politics on October 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Sometimes visuals help. Check out how much wealth is accumulating in the pockets of a small few. And here in Washington State Governor Gregoire proposes drastic $2 billion cuts that will eliminate many social services. This is not just a TV show, this is reality. I hear it nearly every day from people calling at [...]
occupy our future
Posted in Beyond Postcards, Politics, Postal call on October 24, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I started a new swap-bot swap: Occupy our Future. Here is the description: Most of us have heard about the Occupy Wall Street movement at this point. There are critiques that the movement has not identified demands. Here is a chance to create your own dreams and hence demands. What future would you like to [...]
happy surprises
Posted in Beyond Postcards, Mail Art Received on October 16, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I found two very unusual pieces of mail in my mailbox this week. One was this frisbee from Pen Thief. The writing got a little smudged in transit. It would be nice to use it during the last of our sunny days. Frisbee anyone? And, I also received a little wooden something from Charlie, the [...]
oh, Canada! part 3
Posted in Beyond Postcards, Inspiration, Journaling, Process, Travel on October 13, 2011 | 4 Comments »
I love my partner. Our last day in British Columbia, the day we were heading back, she took the long way home and did all of the driving all so that I could ride the ferry across Kootenay Lake. The last time I crossed this lake by ferry was a few years ago after I [...]
i heart bicycles: the results
Posted in Beyond Postcards, Bicycles, Inspiration, Mail Art Received, Mail Art Sent on October 7, 2011 | 2 Comments »
>>>I INTERRUPT THE CANADA SERIES FOR AN IMPORTANT POST. THE BICYCLE SERIES HAS REACHED COMPLETION>>> I created my first swap for swap-bot in late August, with the mailing occurring in September. I had 8 people sign up for “i heart bicycles,” two of whom I know are IUOMA members and others that may become people [...]
oh, Canada! part 2
Posted in Beyond Postcards, Inspiration, Life, Travel on October 5, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I have so many images that I want to share from our trip. On the second day, we decided to visit Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park. Our 16 km drive up a dirt road began with this sign. After making it up, we were greeted with this porcupine warning. Thankfully, there was a good supply of [...]
oh, Canada!
Posted in Beyond Postcards, Inspiration, Life, Travel on October 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We just returned from a few days north of the border. It was good to get away. I needed it. I will share photos and experiences in sections. This is a photo that I took our first full day in Canada. It’s a view of the West Arm of Kootenay Lake from Kokanee Creek Provincial [...]
