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VFP, Peace and Conventions

VFP, Peace and Conventions

We would have consensus,  I think, on the axiom that our wars in the middle east are due to our interest in the energy deposits there—primarily the light sweet petroleum of the Persian Gulf but to a lesser...
Malibu to Marina del Rey

Malibu to Marina del Rey

I just arrived at Marina Del Rey yesterday,  Christmas day. I left Paradise Cove in “light and variable winds”…and would have stayed longer but for the prediction of southerly winds next...
Transforming Militarism to Humanitarianism

Transforming Militarism to Humanitarianism

I got the idea of enjoying whats left from Ron Dexter’s film “On The Edge”. It was a remark of Ted Turner. Enjoying whats left while not being a part of the problem, indeed trying to be a...
AWSM, Malibu and Paradise Cove

AWSM, Malibu and Paradise Cove

I spent Sunday at Arlington West Santa Monica and caught up with several old friends and made several new ones.  Tim Goodrich and I talked of our runs for city council seats,  the IVAW and keel boats. ...
Enjoy what’s left

Enjoy what’s left

Hi Friends, I have been following the climate summit in Copenhagen via Democracy Now! and other outlets. It is my feeling that climate justice continues to block the way of real progress. As sometimes happens,...
channel islands to paradise cove

channel islands to paradise cove

Channel Islands Harbor was my refuge during three powerful winter storms. I was there almost two weeks. It was a pleasant stay thanks to my peace pals Al and Laura Holtz. During the stay I tried to help the...
Channel Island to Channel Islands Harbor

Channel Island to Channel Islands Harbor

A Sailboat Bum’s Trip to Santa Cruz Island I departed Santa Barbara on November 4th on the 1970 26 foot Columbia sloop “Pelamis”.  This boat had been for sale but noone would make an...
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