One of my core philosophies — Living Lightly — has at its heart the belief that you cannot and need not be able to do everything yourself. Our world is full of generous, like-minded people — fellow travellers — who are ready and willing to share what they’ve learned. Organic gardening, cycling in winter, insulating [...]
Hi David,
My name is Derek Roach. Â My wife Carla and I met you at the farmers market this past fall and we bought a copy of your “Living Lightly” video Be the Change. Â I’m writing to say that we enjoyed the video. Â My favourite part was the stairwell drying rack that was shown in the [...]
I am reminded today of a favourite quotation from John Maynard Keynes, the maligned and now rediscovered British economist. I had the opportunity to live in his former house — now the “Keyneside” student residence of Clare Hall at Cambridge University — Â while taking my masters degree in international relations. Okay, that is completely irrelevant, [...]
The inauguration of President Barack Obama has shown us two things: First, that the desire for positive change can manifest itself as an unstoppable force of hope and optimism. Second, that millions of ordinary people coming together to pool their energy and resources can ultimately overpower a legion of vested interests who are working to [...]