Monthly Archives: January 2012

Stories, stories everywhere

Posted on January 29, 2012 by MikeG

How many stories have you heard today?  How many this week?  Did you lose count?  Everything these days seems to be filled to the brim with stories.  Some of these stories are direct narratives, and others are non-linear snapshots.  A … Continue reading →

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Have a Dream, Be a Citizen

Posted on January 16, 2012 by MikeG

As Martin Luther King Jr day 2012 comes to a close, I’m reminded to think of this “holiday” as a day on, not a day off.  Dr. King’s message to all of us resonates in how we come together over … Continue reading →

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Raising the level of conversation in 2012

Posted on January 5, 2012 by MikeG

As we begin 2012, a presidential election year, I am reminded of eight years ago when I worked as a field organizer in three rural counties in Maine.  Organizing the local committees to think nationally while acting locally required strong … Continue reading →

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