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Fallibility: The Value of ImperfectionCommunity is about accepting people’s fallibility, which is part of the human condition and therefore a reality of the relational world. When we view fallibility as a condition of being human, we see it is within the capacity of the family and neighborhood to deal with the condition and even see the gift in it.
From Backyard Lettuce to “Learning Garden” Sweet PotatoesThe neighbors surrounding Ashlawn Elementary School in Arlington, VA grew enough lettuce in their yards to feed 500 people. Harvesting sweet potatoes from a "learning garden" was Joan Horwitt's next idea for promoting healthy eating and community.
Political scientist Daniel Aldrich went halfway around the world to discover that the people who will help you survive a natural disaster are usually neighbors.…
It’s not a mere roll of the dice that’s bringing Vegas back, but intentional actions to create real change and community.…
by Dave Soleil
When we deconstruct leadership, we will not find a hero at the heart of leadership. We will find community.…
Instead of continuing to be consumers of commercial entertainment, why not have our New Year's resolutions include creating an enjoyable neighborhood and becoming real neighbors celebrating life together?…
by Clare Goff
More than 30 years after he first created the concept, Edgar Cahn believes that in midst of economic crisis the world is finally waking up to the possibilities offered by timebanking.…
When we admit that most of us don’t really know our neighbors, we are revealing that the primary site for genuine cooperation is absent from our lives.…
by Peter Block
Industry solutions to a health care system that already suffers from over–management suggest we provide even more management. True health care reform will occur when we acknowledge that 85% of our health is in the hands of the individual and the community.…