Rock Creek I had lured a number of family and old friends and comrades up to Rock Creek to celebrate the rough anniversary of 45 years of my work as an organizer, as well as an upcoming birthday. Fortunate enough to have a Katrina Airstream planted along this beautiful river in gorgeous country in the …
Month: July 2013
Guinea and the Challenges of International Organizing
Rock Creek More than a year ago, ACORN International’s affiliate in the Czech Republic approached with an unusual request. Exiles from Guinea, living in Prague, had asked for the organization’s help and assistance in organizing an affiliate of ACORN International in this country in West Africa. And, why not, since Guinea, formerly French Guinea, is …
Working Skills and Learning Hard
Rock Creek The big solar system is still all systems go, as I type away. The smaller solar panel seems worn down at this point if we were desperate for lights inside, which fortunately we’re not, and like magic they came on as soon as the sun hit the panel. This morning I finally had …