Discussion on communication in the context of activism, citizenship, and democracy. Thoughts on America and its claims about itself as a republic or representative democracy. A few thoughts on blogging and podcasts in relation to social change. General thoughts on citizenship, responsibility, and being engaged with the world around us. I close with a reference to Noam Chomsky's recent book Imperial Ambitions.

Been a while, eh? Trying out the new version of Garage Band in iLife 06. Thoughts on climate change and peak oil.

My first attempt at a videocast. A brief tour of our native garden landscape. Just entering its second growing season our native wildflower garden is doing very well. Our plants are all native and provide food to wildlife such as bees, butterflies, and birds. Plants discussed: Bee Balm, Purple Coneflower, Columbine, Missouri Primrose, and Black-eyed Susan.

Reflections on the Declaration of Independence and essays by anarchists Voltairine deCleyre and Emma Goldman. An exploration of the spirit and intensity of those that wrote the Declaration as well as those that have followed. What is our responsibility to these ideals? Do we take this Declaration as seriously as we should? Further, have we fallen into the traps that Thomas Jefferson warned us of?

A bit of discussion on my usual topics of interest. A brief mention Apple's release of iTunes 4.9 and how I'm feeling a bit inspired to return to a more regular podcast schedule. I also return to the subject of natural landscaping with native plants, my activism (or lack thereof), war, Iraq, and an oil-based economy. In many ways this is podcast summary of my recent posts at my blog which makes sense because these are the things that I think about.

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