From the monthly archives:

July 2007

Do we know how big the world really is? The opportunity is there to make something happen…

by Jason Womack July 26, 2007

I had dinner last night and listened to Bobby Sager speak in Downtown Boston.
Bobby Sager and Jason Womack - after talking about Concrete Baby Steps
As an invited guest to speak for an international organization holding annual meetings here, I was able to “tag along” and join the evening soiree.
Mr. Sager is an amazing photographer; I saw a few of his photos. Each…

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Ojai Peace Coalition to create annual Noble Peace Prize

by evan austin July 25, 2007

The Ojai Peace Coalition, acting on the advice and brilliance of a friend, has decided to begin awarding an annual Noble Peace Prize to local heroes of Peace, to recognize those in our community who are living and encouraging the kind of world and ways of being that we’re working for.…

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It Is Time For Impeachment

by Tyler Suchman July 24, 2007

Bush, Cheney, Gonzales. Impeach ‘em all. Fully 71% of Americans now understand that this administration is an unmitigated disaster. Still support Bush? You are 1 in 4, and chances are darn good your cable TV is stuck on Fox News.
Why do I support impeachment?
# Falsifying evidence of weapons of mass…

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Jo K Rawlings & The Hallowed Magick

by Millennium Twain July 23, 2007

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” the 7th and final volume of Rowling’s all-conquering fantasy series, sold a mountainous 8.3 million copies in its first 24 hours on sale in the US, according to Scholastic. No other book, not any of the six previous Potters, has been so quickly consumed.…

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YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2007 when…

by Raymond Powers July 22, 2007

1. You accidentally enter your password on the microwave.
2. You haven’t played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of 3.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in…

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Dishing Ojai: Oak Tree Cafe, Theater 150 & Bodies Unbound

by Lisa Snider July 22, 2007

This post is all over the place, but it’s been a typical week in Ojai where I run into all sorts of interesting people and great food. I found the perfect sandwich, enjoyed a great evening of side-splitting laughter and met an inspiring and courageous woman – all right here…

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Open Thread

by Open Thread July 21, 2007

Early evening tonight in Upper Ojai as we gather to celebrate and wish farewell to our dear friends as they embark on an adventure.

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The Household Gods Rock the Playhouse for Glenn

by evan austin July 21, 2007

Jessie and i walked down to the Ojai Playhouse last night (so grateful we live close enough to do that!), arriving a few minutes after 5:30 to deposit our $40 – two 20′s marked with PEACE, LOVE, & HEALTH – into the full fishbowl of medical fund collections for Glenn…

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Tahoe Residents Seethe At Greenies

by Brian Cox July 20, 2007

Richard Carlson looks out his Tahoe cabin window at the beautiful view knowing that if he sees forest fire smoke below him, he has 10 minutes to clear out before the fire will block his only exit route. Carlson therefore knows a thing or two about managing forests for optimum…