Monthly Archives: December 2012

California, here I come!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Maren

My southbound train trip is fast approaching, and my excitement about it is building daily. I’m definitely looking forward to taking a break from Portland’s wintertime rain and cold … and I’m also really looking forward to expanding my Dream … Continue reading →

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Mid-December inspiring stories

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Maren

OK, I’m slowly catching up this month! There has been so much goodness, it’s hard to keep up. Let’s get into it: First, an update. Some of you may have read my inspirational interview with musician Jonathan Brinkley last month. … Continue reading →

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Inspiring stories of early December

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Maren

Wow! How time flies. My “weekly” digest is a tad late. Sorry. Better late than never, though, right? (Look for the “late December” edition next week.) Let’s get to it! First, we have some wonderful news for animals. LUSH Cosmetics … Continue reading →

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A personal take on restorative justice

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Maren

Tonight was my final night as a volunteer at the Oregon State Penitentiary, helping to teach Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to a class of long-term inmates, most of whom have committed one or more violent crimes. The year-long experience working with … Continue reading →

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New regular feature: Inspiring stories of the week

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Maren

I would like to implement a regular feature here, perhaps weekly. I often post inspiring articles on my Dream Into Change Facebook page. But, of course, Facebook shows them to very few followers; and besides, you may not be drawn … Continue reading →

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