I step off the #99 on the east end with a deep sigh of relief. As I walk north the dozen blocks that I do to get home, I wonder which tribey I'll run in to; which soul will I have the chance to randomly meet on the street and hug? This daily experience is so healing for me. My eyes are opened and I learn a different thing about the human existence while I'm not in the Republik.... True - I have a slightly different outlook on life than many, I am unable to have a conversation about any te... read more

Yes! I have confirmed my attendance at Entheos, Diversity, Folk Fest and Burning Man! It is almost impossible not to feel an enormous amount of excitement for what will surely be an amazing summer. I noticed; however, as I bought my ticket for Diversity this past weekend a voice within me that said – “wow; you are such a have”. Why and how did I get this lot in life? There’s something inside me that suggests I’m spending too much money on ‘fun’ and not enough to improve the lot of othe... read more

My dear friend Christiane wants to make Commercial Drive her home. She’s asked me to pass along a message regarding her housing hopes just in case you might have some idea of someone looking for a roomy (or might be looking for a roomy yourself)...

Dear friends,

My name is Christiane. I have been exploring the Commerical Drive vibe for the past year and would like to make the community part of my everyday living. I have several friends in the area who I'd love to be closer to. I'm open... read more

I literally danced through my socks tonight. It felt so fuc!ing good. The beats, the drums, the energy was wild; I was so taken away. Thank you to this music and to this collective heart beat that drives me, pumps me, lifts me, opens my heart and carries me to a different dimension. And Thank You to Jacky Essombe, Sasha and the drummers for facilitating an evening I needed. Thank You also to the Just Dance crew for doing what you do. I love this tribal rhythm...

I truly feel like I've had an island vacation. Huge thanks to Ms. Missie for motivating me and facilitating a wonderfully wonderful weekend and to Shiraz for inviting me and to Oriah for leaving and returning and for returning and leaving and to all the beautiful people I connected with that I haven't since Intention and to all the people I connected with for the first time and to Nags and to all the souls who shared beats. Yay - your town rocks and et will be back - perhaps sooner rather t... read more