[Green] Charting a New Path Forward - News from Blue Rock Station (May 2020)
Blue Rock Station
jay at bluerockstation.com
Thu May 7 08:34:44 CDT 2020
[DEFAULT_HEADER][ ]( # )
[ ]( # )
[ ]( # ) Charting a New Path Forward - May2020
[ ]( # )
[ ]( # )
Believe it or not, I am clear about how we will go forward from this point.
My confidence in where we're going comes from a realization that it seems we're at the point where even the government has stopped pretending that they are coming to help us. Here at Blue Rock Station we have long argued that each of us must be aware of our inpact on others and the planet - and must be resilient enough to weather the inevitable disruptions we will face. As I like to say in our weekly podcasts - "Nobody is coming to rescue you!"
I was briefly impressed with Ohio's governor's response to the crisis. But politicians inevitably disappoint - so today I am once again a realist. Solutions are nearly always local in nature - and it doesn't get any more local than looking in the mirror. Each of us has to have a plan and needs to be resilient enough to work that plan.
Many people dream of things returning to "normal" - whatever that means. My hope is that we take this experience and create a new normal. One that is compassionate and sustainable.
Now is the time to move forward with an agenda that plugs the holes revealed by the virus crisis. At Blue Rock Station we are trying to practice what we preach. When there is an opportunity to speak up, we are making the time. When local groups are looking for solutions - and they really are - we have been offering our ideas (whether they want them or not). Now is the time to make your voice heard... because the local folks are searching for answers, they are actually listening... and you just might have the one idea that fits the bill.
It is indeed the end of the world as we've known it... and thank God. .
[ ]( # )
[ ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/BZBrV_ciJq1i67UCti6L0sE1vZITQQjwEtOjmYQjQKtqf4X4jMm53px_x8VxWvQ7OtZoBpZYpDXcAVipOXcDoypYyCe-PZgsSzf2C_aB3zeSxxGlN7tbO1dM7fmGsrYjVXUighThwTEiijAtpCLKC0RcfgAwWfJyPEVjGh5wdOcwpKi-P9-AaBMoKU7RTNfMdGr-Mfy_y40HISTZGanSOL-dWMZ0u61-HhBV4DSE9MbrJjHmYgv-5JPmteOgWNE56njlmyZtaLDEF7OpAutqqQ4VUCiRM2QMjx5F )
The new virtual Bodacious Woman Pop Up Afternoon
The new virtual Bodacious Woman Pop Up Afternoon is happening May 30th,1 pm to 4 pm. Annie will be joined by some of her friends to learn what it takes to thrive, whether it's in the workplace or at home.
Each activity is designed to teach new solutions to old challenges, and you'll receive a special kit of materials in tme mail just for you. Whether it's a need to connect with other like-minded women or to be healthier or learn new ways to say, "Hell no!", this pop up afternoon promises to offer a new direction. Register before May 20th in order to receive the special kit in time for the workshop. [ Event Video ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/5Jdr3LgwYag4wVPhuGDplf0Rbko1fA3TK_xl0a4_A4piuWXMRB2lCYn4KadGnncAZOzb6QLGf4iDEXgqX19_wDnslo43YSCqk6yY2M1puYe-VzJEOswn873i2qF7j-5x5dzdtDdBgMMRzx4LZkvjlzakI64-Xgw8IYvhxnIcWNZxmO4RlOuQfabIMHRDdb6yeGdoqYqQw5dpU_oVLbpKqMug_Qoui6JSNAsNM2vi-x0dCHDi8SjDj_RJtrE66GJt3HphgfoSHE-VspIF6mWIi2w7I9carudULGIi )
[ ]( # )
Want to take a class from us? Visit [ Steader.com ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/guJER57eu1CESIEiZh5YHDzY1zNfdfKSBGFmoEAJXJjdWbFPoEZERj2SrygSq8TIFc_lI5rNOZhirEcknwTSvt3eUYsbPMGSHqHNqpYtQvdRi2Vd1oWIRDP7bVx5oabbzCjeagwrQDYwIrbFonb_5Ia7fvDKwg ) to take the Goat College, Building a Solar Generator and Setting the Course (if you want to have a simpler life) classes.
[ ]( # )
[ ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/eXb3j2SrgL_fUvqKyy97uXKwiXUyq-Y5kiwd7KvQJpI1GDNgC6HoxGZXr002EHGCxI3JYM7wbo_4zovtPY7mfL-JILLRjckBuos3vgqSmLDZDr2ZozBElFFAAP9TV8ADvgDhoiZRowxx-pPOxqyLCkWaUlb-znaDeKnIKMVm-mhFv8aIdMWKfHi3V2HXTUjFrquzkakOSMdLt5vyJi94PBxumA )
Take a FREE virtual tour of Blue Rock Station
Join the thousands of folks who have toured BRS. The new Blue Rock Station online virtual tour is ready for viewing. You can take the tour or listen to the interview as our gift. Register at Steader.com to take the tour, OR you can sign up for one of several classes taught by us and various instructors. [ Watch Video ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/bN0-LwbEzoeF0SkCmySQjJWXYUjrjgmqx9ySCwbkMAX-Ts_QyGSTOMn_zM9LqQQwApsXHuvMu5C2XeJI7TmqeRSkovfb0xEUkeMoF7tRNGoNNgfXE8_up0-SttJIMLZf_tqepaJgModSRTBOphycS_M1VLqm80B8OEMzdrqLKYVags2ypbsQ0bUc-eShVdTBf6ysii797ya27ZBnzwL6e_NZqw )
[ ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/qRG-63LCtbb5f8WvS1j_1uEerpR6wy_xds5EkGdiwajwye2ad_bicnFYkWajCYK9yFqE8pqpaObt50l-t2if48nAquz8oBzIwbngLD8YmSr_z01cuG-s4bpuQ2tynVcUR3FkdvzRWA6gXYjgHs0A3Bhbqq8q_6fdYJ5dDOB4kRGRUZMBqLRsvi9KAwX_hs1Cnqd7 )
Interview with Jay & Annie
Spend a few minutes with Annie & Jay Warmke, as we discuss why the heck we decided to leave our corporate lives and build a house made of tires out in the woods of rural Appalachia. [ Watch Video ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/WrFrynDYfj_9-aR4LDsGcmrkXpdIwfOXV6WVCLcOgqE4c0UcojRaYoVSgWqI-Z2CPLyonu_SQ3Xk91Z_mAfa2J68Vud_GejEoLcWgf1pLCenb5wfHFtRnvF6GITxwD--nUtXSlqCM9uJspGPAoAoW4M1Icdg-7OsmuLCfKnkLKsglPbCqyXZfYI8nJ30ipyegOhi )
[ ]( # ) Where's the silver lining in all of this?
[ ]( # )
One of the best things that's happened for us during the crisis is that some of our former interns have resurrected the Blue Rock Station Free School online.
Each Sunday from 5 pm to 6 pm (Eastern) one of them is teaching a topic relevent to today's need for resiliency. This weekend (May 10th) Nicholas Anderson is teaching basic survival skills. Next weekend Ilana Warner will teach how to make a basic mask from a t-shirt, and some starter sewing techniques to create a fancier mask.
If you want to join in the fun - email [ annie at bluerockstation.com ]( mailto:annie at bluerockstation.com?subject=Free%20School ) to register.
We'd love to hear about your silver lining moments.
[ ]( # )
A Note from Jay and Me:
This past month, the days seem to have a more natural rhythm to them... something I have longed for.
After a brief meltdown a week ago, I was able to find my center again. We're eight weeks into quarantine - having not left Blue Rock Station. Our lifestyle is made for this type of situation, but what about everybody else?
My bottle fed baby, Gus told me to stop worrying so much and focus on what is important - which is him of course (as he is a goat).
Jay's still working hard on getting the solar installer classes online, and chopping wood.
Whatever it is we appreciate hearing about your life.
[ ]( # ) Words that Guided
[ ]( # )
Just for today: I will make enough food for lunch tomorrow, then I don't have to prepare lunch or eat out, saving time and energy (both mine and the energy used to cook the food).
[ ]( # )
Blue Rock Station LLC
1190 Virginia Ridge Road
Philo, OH 43771 USA
[ jay at bluerockstation.com ]( # )
[ ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/9CPNO6LHFMjAIgwebSNR6QrV-Qene45xwwQs_PWfy9TiLoKyemfanv4pZggfy7nUbo0HHwR_MTg_vPTugjA67WQrFlm0GyzV44rncXHO5RLvFpzzm1HDKWcXFOijvqqC2d1792kTUBMbio60pklFYdnHidiDmkmTRHk_qFnRmZzE4B-eT7_1GT8xIimY9LQ4og )
[ ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/X_DHpE23MkPKbAg5PR9eG1v7ZpX_Ox0lnydei3SKkkXjr3e1nYcl_dLahV1l6MGqUVJtuh0vgG2_oJumo317bq0ndjPzEYtkaQzmTo3L_j0GtMUJsmZoJ-OGEVRctMZCD0wN4jvtChMJUDwVO6kA9U_EWghPoqLWmR-hNF1V2_72qTHO1g )
[ ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/y-xfFaJbWFsP7KXfB663XFUnqlOsHirtxylJXLiEX86AuWOuMjRe0EACpFYOBULRhoXTW_AHv-fREj0F1dsMW9i7t6sLTH5rbqO_-msFHw6JkLxDiF4s0q1z5o2eVELZPBQd8CRZuZTP_Yk0pm0UTH4k6BlkwlDzNZCnF4ufkyqS0OMiNAdHgVYWPR3XfbtrRASFlScA2CeQl-_KsG_2rNO_pMLKkcBtpJp0bpmL5ZGKbgU )
[ ]( # )
This email was sent to green at fuusm.org
You received this email because you are registered with Blue Rock Station
[ Unsubscribe here ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/un/lfQYGNgGmZhvGTrBDyMtPkM6NxsBLbdIrrI3AfE87l78xuqDGSmNTpJc86op76KfOIaUeTV1LuJocxc9m-YuU2Ik1-8CGxDx_VBKKwCYkIItu6dDfPxYf6zMpZFIqpOjLrEkQ-aVaw )
[ ]( https://4hy93.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/nMLLxQrMQcOAT3DICYPrzGwcmZ0uxLMRAYRz5FRnFRYzt8JwYuar4pX_B5CCaR_2gYLZuwYbQ0EkbXjkj39w-ohG7I2id4V1aaVn0tP0X2-SYbUbd4Hxm-LZ-7ezwNkPVdud_0552F3ICv9MokgE1UayieAaMFaFoQ9K5vlYvy3imoeGEMCQcZPeKKzQ5ezpQyK_Wwn2qmQfG_XpYQxIQLATXfq306o5h5JVFlZIHXUZrPVfT5YYUcGJge3QI_h8SA760S94YAhwg1shMSTiP66emL35xwsaB_Xm-6Gn-QU )
[ ]( # )
© 2020 Blue Rock Station LLC
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment.htm>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/gif
Size: 58 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment.gif>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 8337 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment.jpe>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 196164 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment-0001.jpe>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 133337 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment-0002.jpe>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 747033 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment-0003.jpe>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 151013 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment-0004.jpe>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/jpeg
Size: 82283 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment-0005.jpe>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/png
Size: 2955 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/png
Size: 3161 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment-0001.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/png
Size: 614 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment-0002.png>
-------------- next part --------------
A non-text attachment was scrubbed...
Name: not available
Type: image/png
Size: 7243 bytes
Desc: not available
URL: <http://fuusm.org/pipermail/green_fuusm.org/attachments/20200507/3753eafe/attachment-0003.png>
More information about the Green
mailing list