Monthly Archives: January 2012

Walking your Talk

Posted on January 27, 2012 by transitionsl

The Transition Movement is to some extent a reaction to the growing frustration felt by the likes of Rob Hopkins with the inept responses of governments to the twin threats of global warming and peak oil: if governments won’t do … Continue reading →

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Gift Circles

Posted on January 22, 2012 by transitionsl

Every six months or so Transition South Lantau has a Swap Party where people bring along items which can be swapped for things brought by other people. If you bring eight items, you’re entitled to take eight items, with no … Continue reading →

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The Good Life

Posted on January 15, 2012 by transitionsl

Bhola is doing such a good job on our farm that I’m beginning to wonder if we could turn it into a full time job for both of us now that I’m being forced into retirement in August this year. … Continue reading →

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Armageddon outta here

Posted on January 7, 2012 by transitionsl

There’s a lot of fuss being made about the supposed end of the world as predicted by the Mayan calendar, although according to those who know, such as John Michael Greer, whose word I trust on these things, it actually … Continue reading →

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2011 in review

Posted on January 1, 2012 by transitionsl

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This blog was viewed about 3,200 times in 2011. If it were a cable car, it … Continue reading →

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