I have been interested in changing our monetary system for a long time.  Many years ago, I wrote a paper and spoke at conferences on "Reinventing Money, Restoring the Earth, and Reweaving the Web of Life" while noting that the gift economy was the ideal economy, to transition to there from our current debt based exchange economy, I strongly advocated the creation of community currencies to help people understand what money is, how it works and how we can change it. In the 90's I actually gave…See More

As I come out of my lengthy slumber, somewhere I remember reading we were working towards a gifting economy that would be in place some 300 years in the future... To find this little gem makes it oh such a Joyeaux Noel I have yet to experience! Apparently we are already getting a strong hold in this ever so important economic framework and mentality.I for one have been there quite some time in the program I've chosen to carry on with my life. And as of late I've discovered the way I fit this…See More

I'm willing to teach, counsel, and consult within the framework of what is called Nonviolent Communication methods or Compassionate Communication as described and written by Marshall Rosenburg.( Nonviolent communication: A Language of Life) I am currently training in Asheville with Jerry Donoghue (www.ashevilleccc.com) I can work via telephone or skype with a web cam capability. Or in person for those in the Asheville, NC area.My original specialty as a…See More