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Sunday, Sept. 29th, 2109 CROP Walk in Falls Village CT--Join In or Donate As You Can. Also see The Berkshire Community Land Trust and Properties

on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 21:13

I shared this post on the Great Barrington Community Board of MA. There may be a new group starting due to some issues with that one. A person shared a site I looked into a bit, BerkshireCommunityLandTrust.org

Here are other thoughts as well..Good luck to all preparing for Hurricane Dorian in Florida and big thanks to all able to help others whether in the state or travelling from other states. Hunker down and stock up on supplies (first.)

Likely there are lists to doublecheck to have fresh water, food and canned goods, basic medicine and supplies handy (maybe even adult and child briefs if

Talking About Affordable Housing for Locals and People Who Work or Want to Live in Rural NWCT and more, on Northwest Corner Chatter and here

on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 16:33
While most states and cities have online resources listed for those intereseted in the US and likely other countries, hearing from the people living and working in an area or otherwise studying or visiting the area (sometimes for years as part of a summer experience or private school or other longterm connection and other times more as part of travelling, going to events, visiting friends and more) can help one feel like they are tuning in to important realities.
 
The Lakeville Journal newspaper is an independent newspaper now archived largely online, so more people can appreciate the weekly

Safety and Networking in the Summer and Rest of the Year, At Home and About Town

on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 14:27

The events I attended in the last part of August 2019 went well ...I saw opening night of Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat at the Sharon Playhouse (A for Awesome production, and a shout out to the kids who kept up with the long run...as well as the amazing performers of all stripes.) That does summarize the story of Joseph, the favorite son of his 12 sons--likely by different wives but sons all the same.

Still that aspect could help more people ease up on the hate and revenge that often comes with 'love triangles' or other emotional and 'family business' type matters getting way out of hand

From Whippings to Whirlwind Emergencies and Wondering What It All Means

on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 15:55

 There are moments in time that seem a movie is being made. A profound coming together of forces seemingly 'beyond one's control' or an interaction between people, places, forces of nature that take one's life 'off course' and on a new path. Sometimes a life is put in danger, maybe more than one. Sometimes a life is ended, accidentally, in defense or intentionally (given the circumstances..or again the conditions.)

A few stories that inspired this challenging alarming title include a father whipping his teen son way back in the day for taking his younger brother by horseback into town and

From Woofstock to the Democratic Presidential Candidate in the White House in 2020, Gotta Plan to Win Now! No Bow-wows about it!

on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 13:49
This Woofstock event to help raise funds for dogs in need in Pittsfield MA happens on Sept 8th, 2019, see details at the BerkshireHumaneSociety.org.
 
I hope more can be inspired to join in and host something similar in their state and local area. Our four-legged friends are counting on US All and are informing our experiences on many levels. See Dr. Laurie Moore online for her books and amazing insights about animals...
 
Thanks for sharing this post...and by the way, The US Democratic Presidential Candidates Need to Make Big Numbers ($500K by Aug 28th, 2019) and earn points in polls to

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