.I write about nationalism, sustainable economies, public history, social movements, immigration, MeToo issues and non-car travel. Since November. 2023, I have been living on the road, staying in a different country every month. I write about that experience in my Aging on the Run series.
Against Forgetting? (Aging on the Run, Cádiz #1)
For seven months in Minneapolis, we gave away our things. Items with memories attached, once gone—are quickly forgotten. Gifting two thousand books I thought represented me, I felt more free than I...
Aging on the Run. Month #1 Algarve Portugal
Aging on the Run My life partner of 41 years and I both turned 65 this year. We met in Minneapolis in 1982 while engaged in El Salvador Solidarity work. Now we are retired, David from Minneapolis...
Minneapolis Interview Project: Nick Shillingford. Listen to Nurses
https://turtleroad.org/2022/09/06/nick-shillingford/
Reflections on Israel/Palestine: October 2023
Among my friends and acquaintances are the full spectrum of opinion on the war between Hamas and the Israeli government. My Facebook feed is a dotted with blue/white, and red/green/white. Many of...
Against Forgetting? (Aging on the Run, Cádiz #1)
For seven months in Minneapolis, we gave away our things. Items with memories attached, once gone—are quickly forgotten. Gifting two thousand books I thought represented me, I felt more free than I...
Aging on the Run. Month #1 Algarve Portugal
Aging on the Run My life partner of 41 years and I both turned 65 this year. We met in Minneapolis in 1982 while engaged in El Salvador Solidarity work. Now we are retired, David from Minneapolis...
Minneapolis Interview Project: Nick Shillingford. Listen to Nurses
https://turtleroad.org/2022/09/06/nick-shillingford/
Reflections on Israel/Palestine: October 2023
Among my friends and acquaintances are the full spectrum of opinion on the war between Hamas and the Israeli government. My Facebook feed is a dotted with blue/white, and red/green/white. Many of...
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Against Forgetting? (Aging on the Run, Cádiz #1)
For seven months in Minneapolis, we gave away our things. Items with memories attached, once gone—are quickly forgotten. Gifting two thousand books I thought represented me, I felt more free than I...
Aging on the Run. Month #1 Algarve Portugal
Aging on the Run My life partner of 41 years and I both turned 65 this year. We met in Minneapolis in 1982 while engaged in El Salvador Solidarity work. Now we are retired, David from Minneapolis...
Minneapolis Interview Project: Nick Shillingford. Listen to Nurses
https://turtleroad.org/2022/09/06/nick-shillingford/
Reflections on Israel/Palestine: October 2023
Among my friends and acquaintances are the full spectrum of opinion on the war between Hamas and the Israeli government. My Facebook feed is a dotted with blue/white, and red/green/white. Many of...
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I write about nationalism, immigration, public history, sustainable economies, MeToo issues and the politics of travel