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I want to hear from people who have made lifestyle changes in response to climate change.

Do you travel less / fly less? Eat differently? Shop differently?

I'm interested in what changes you've made specifically in response to climate change, when you started, and what got you to the tipping point of taking that action.

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I loved reading these "postcards" from different pockets of the world building the solidarity economy.

- Lessons from W.E.B. Du Bois for our times
- The Cooperative Fund of the Northeast growing coop startups
- Reflections from the Black Solidarity Movement Assembly
- Tending an Urban Garden
- Visiting the la Centrale Agricole, the largest urban coop farm in the world

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/postcards-from-the-edge-revolutionary-visions-in-perilous-times/

That's why I write things are always right if I'm making everything up πŸ˜œπŸ˜‚
Also, did you know to create a fictional world from scratch you have to start with creating the ? At least that's what I've been told... πŸ˜…

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Why researching before writing is so, so important. Screenshot from book MADERING MILLER: His skin was the color of just-pressed olive. Picture of just pressed olive that is an alien looking lime green.

What will be your job in the future?

Your day of birth:
1. Computer
2. Digital
3. Solar panel
4. Windmill
5. Nanobot
6. Origami
7. Technology
8. Space
9. Rocket
10. Clockwork
11. Mechanism
12. Cable
13. Laptop
14. Calculator
15. Induction
16. Media
17. Vacuum
18. Lightbulb
19. Robot
20. Automaton
21. Jetpack
22. Power supply
23. 3d printer
24. Water filter
25. Web
26. Magnetohydrodynamic
27. Flying
28. Nuclear
29. Genetic
30. DIY
31. Bicycle

Your month of birth:
1. Gardener
2. Composter
3. Scavenger
4. Cultivator
5. Harvester
6. Grower
7. Farmer
8. Plantsperson
9. Rewilder
10. Crafter
11. Artisan
12. Repairperson
@memes

TONIGHT (Thursday)
*September* !

We're reading *Lost Cause* by Cory Doctorow @pluralistic

9.25, 8pm ET

Jitsi Meet
https://meet.jit.si/SolarpunkBookclubSept2025

Solarpunk Future! Discord https://discord.gg/Xpsknjmh

Get bookclub reminders, links, and recaps
https://www.subscribepage.com/solarpunk_bookclub

The lost cause by Cory Doctorow

*September* Thursday!

We're reading *Lost Cause* by Cory Doctorow @pluralistic

9.25, 8pm ET

Jitsi Meet
https://meet.jit.si/SolarpunkBookclubSept2025

Solarpunk Future! Discord https://discord.gg/Xpsknjmh

Get bookclub reminders, links, and recaps
https://www.subscribepage.com/solarpunk_bookclub

flowers growing in cracks of pavers in background logo of solarpunk bookclub: icon sun and book

Some folks seem to think, because I write hopeful stories, I must be a naive waif tripping thru the world on daisy dust or some shit.

Truth: *HulkMeme.gif* I'm always angry. I fight the hopelessness demon *a lot*.

These stories have power because they help fight the demon.

For me and for others.

Hulk giv "I'm always angry"

SEPTEMBER SOLARPUNK BOOKCLUB (online)

We're reading LOST CAUSE by @pluralistic

Subscribe to get links, reminders & recaps if you miss it!

Bookclub is : community, thoughtful discussions, the kind of world I want to have!😍🌞🌿

WHEN: Sept 25th 8pm ET

Newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/solarpunk_bookclub

Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow

day 1: With many new people here, let's do another round of introductions. Tell us something about yourself and your creativity.

Hi - I am TinJar (pseudonym, of course). I am new to writing fiction. Unknowingly, my stories fit the genre of . My first novel is now available online at https://tinjar.ghost.io When I am not writing, I am teaching/researching/advocating in the field of with emphasis on

https://tinjar.ghost.io/anf/download-a-new-faith/

Ebook versions (EPUB and PDF) are available to download to your favorite ebook reader.

Both versions are DRM-free and should be usable with most ebook readers. DRM-free means that these are yours to keep and also share with friends/family just like a physical book.