New Orleans I mentioned at some length on my blog a couple of weeks ago (June 25th) that I was moving on to the “next chapter” of my work with the great sendoff I received from ACORN members at the recent convention. Even while trying to quick step into future, there are still footnotes …
Category: Personal Writings
$4 Gas
New Orleans A question popping up everywhere is whether or not $4 gas is a tipping point that will change citizen behavior, urban planning, transportation utilization, auto purchase patterns, access to health care, reduced, expensive air fare, and, yes, pretty much life as we know it. My guess is that the answer is “maybe,” …
Bechaks on Parade in NOLA
New Orleans The Indonesian rickshaws called bechaks donated for use by ACORN International to spread the word of the work and, importantly, to raise money for the organizing, were display at the building on Canal Street to celebrate Independence Day. Free rides were given from the front patio of the office down Canal Street …