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Vampire Electronics

Navigating the Transition
By Ron Slabaugh, Ph.D.

Vampire Electronics

I got this term from a Bill McKibben article in some publication or other—I can’t remember where, he shows up in so many magazines. Thank you, Bill, for all you do.
I’d known about the phenomenon long before I had the name and I’d already done something about it in my house (more about that later). But the term is so descriptive!
I first ran across it when I read the statement: “75% of the electricity used in consumer electro… Continue

Posted on January 22, 2009 at 11:41am — 1 Comment

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Recreation in a Post-Oil World

Navigating the Transition
By Ron Slabaugh, Ph.D.

Recreation in a Post Oil World

Everything in my life these days goes through the “Energy Descent” filter. That is, as I look at various aspects of my life--my food, my travel, my entertainment, my recreation, and so on--I ask myself, “What will this be like in a future when energy will be much more expensive and I will have to live using less energy?” In today’s column I reflect on recreation in an energy constrained world.

I’ve been a p… Continue

Posted on October 31, 2008 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

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At 7:58pm on November 11, 2009, Annie McCleary said…
HI Ron, I think I did it! The change in the profile question may take some time (36 hrs) to get on there, so let's watch. It will be a little crazy with folks having already signed on and answered the old question, but I guess we'll survive. Best, Annie
At 7:47pm on November 11, 2009, Annie McCleary said…
Hi Ron, A suggestion for the registration process - The first question, "How are you currently involved in the Transition movement" might be too narrow a question - someone might be up to their ears in relocalization, community building etc etc , and answer that they are not a part of the "Transition Movement" - which of course, they are in essence if not officially. How about a broader question: something like "How are you involved in preparing for the changes that peak oil, economic instabilty and climate change are bringing, and in creating resilience and sustainable life style in our communities?" What do you think? Thanks, Annie
At 11:12am on November 9, 2009, Viki Christensen said…
Hi Ron, I appreciate your kind welcome. Yes, Winthrop is 13 miles from Potsdam, where the Canton-Potsdam Hospital is. C-PH is a member of the Fletcher Allen group. I was part of a group trying to generate Transition for Canton-Potsdam (two university towns that are 10 miles apart). Saw that you had surgery - I guess it went well, since you're here and welcoming all of us newbies! Cheers!
At 2:24pm on November 5, 2009, Benjamin Kowalski said…
Hey Ron, thanks for the welcome. All this is really encouraging. It's so important that we work, share, and think together about these things, our lives. And it's also a lot of fun! I'll check out that book when I get a chance (winter reading!) peace.
At 3:40pm on November 4, 2009, Annie McCleary said…
Hi Ron, Thanks for dealing with that gift function. Whew. Glad to hear you are doing well with the hip replacement. And chickens! Such a good thing. Best, Annie
At 3:15pm on November 3, 2009, Annie McCleary said…
Hi Ron, George and I noticed the gift thing on the website, and we both would prefer that it disappear. Les said ning adds them to all the sites, and he's turning them off as folks complain. You need to needs to log in and go to MANAGE/GIFTS. The last item on that page provides for turning off Gifts. Hope you are well. Thanks, Annie
At 8:13pm on November 2, 2009, Jill Arace said…
Hi Ron,

I'm working on organizing monthly community potluck suppers in the Mad River Valley as part of the outreach efforts of the Valley Futures Network. (VFN works to bring people together from the four towns of the MRV watershed to promote our shared vision for a sustainable future.) I'd love to learn from the experience of other folks organizing potlucks in other parts of Vermont. Can you tell me how to get in touch with them?

Thanks,

Jill
At 4:08pm on October 28, 2009, D'vorah Grenn said…
Thanks, Ron :)
At 2:41pm on October 26, 2009, Jay Walsh said…
Hi Ron,

Question

Is there a way to be a member of both the Vermont and Massachusetts Transition sites? I would like to be able to maintain one Member page rather than maintain two separate membership pages.

Thanks
At 2:25pm on October 7, 2009, Kevin Lehman said…
Ron: Not sure the context for your comments about Zubin and Emily, but interestingly, I believe they used to live in the carriage house in Midd that we are currently occupying! It's a small world...
 
 

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