I love this post reflecting on “what’s next?” and it made me think that blogs like this are one of those “what’s next” things—practices that generate reflection, conversation, information, and action—as is the suggestion of door-to-door canvasing. It also made me think of the Teach-In that our group at Carleton did this past week. It featured a great book by Gal Beckerman, The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas (this book asks precisely that question of what works to ensure that social movements are successful). We’ll post a resource page soon but you can get more info on the book etc here: https://carleton.ca/climatecommons/noonsfornow/noons-for-now-climate-twitter-may-12-2022/. At our Teach-In both Beckerman and the other speaker, Genevieve Guenther (also great!), affirmed the importance of doing that door-to-door work of engaging people in conversation. I think blogs can be a version of that too!
Late in life I have joined the League of Women Voters and volunteered to help with proofreading. Can't do a lot because I have vocal problems, but I'm a good proofreader. LOL. The young ones keep my hope alive--that includes you. To me you are a young one.
i love all the thoughtful replies! they remind me of our great cousin Barbara!
I love this post reflecting on “what’s next?” and it made me think that blogs like this are one of those “what’s next” things—practices that generate reflection, conversation, information, and action—as is the suggestion of door-to-door canvasing. It also made me think of the Teach-In that our group at Carleton did this past week. It featured a great book by Gal Beckerman, The Quiet Before: On the Unexpected Origins of Radical Ideas (this book asks precisely that question of what works to ensure that social movements are successful). We’ll post a resource page soon but you can get more info on the book etc here: https://carleton.ca/climatecommons/noonsfornow/noons-for-now-climate-twitter-may-12-2022/. At our Teach-In both Beckerman and the other speaker, Genevieve Guenther (also great!), affirmed the importance of doing that door-to-door work of engaging people in conversation. I think blogs can be a version of that too!
Late in life I have joined the League of Women Voters and volunteered to help with proofreading. Can't do a lot because I have vocal problems, but I'm a good proofreader. LOL. The young ones keep my hope alive--that includes you. To me you are a young one.