Monthly Archives: June 2008

The future may not be what you think: Light summer reading

No day is complete for me without bed-time reading. I like to keep my reading diverse: I’ll go on a fiction jag for awhile (I was introduced to TC Boyle a few years ago, for example, loved the first novel of his I read, and subsequently read all of his novels in short order), then [...]

Inspiring cohousing conference and Fenway to boot!

I had a great time in the Boston area June 12th through 15th at the 2008 National Cohousing Conference. I learned a tremendous amount from cohousing pioneers who have been working in the cohousing trenches (some for 20 years by now), living their ideals, and spreading the enthusiasm about this innovative approach to neighborhood living. [...]

Cohousing group is off and running

A group of about 20 households is now actively investigating the possible cohousing project I’ve blogged about (Cohousing: A new living opportunity for the Northfield area? and Buffalo Commons Village: Enthusiastic response to cohousing concept). The group is diverse (Minneapolis 20-somethings to Northfield-area retirees), energetic, and brings talent, experience and broad resources to the table. [...]