I'm very happy that people have read the book. I do not defend any parts of the book, or even the whole book in any way. Criticisms of the book are wonderful! That's what free expression is all about. I love it! I really like that people care enough to engage. That's awesome! And I love that people are both living their lives, and attempting to inspire others to live lives with meaning.

Live Somewhere.

What an amazing opening. Very inspiring to me. How many of us can say that we've had the experience of really living somewhere? This book has inspired me to make my next move my last. More important than the place I move to is my attitude of permanence when I get there. This whole "community" thing is a long-term project.

I recently read Robert Heinlein's book The Cat That Walked Through Walls or something like that. The main character advocates quick executions for rudeness. While I 100% endorse RicHie's call to end the violence, and I don't at all agree with capital punishment for drunkeness or rudeness, I do find both instances of this literary device to be appropriate and thought-provoking. I very much respect those of you that disagree. I'd love it if you would show up in Pete's neighborhood and engage him in dialogue while working side by side in the community garden (I ran into him there yesterday) or by the river bank.

peace all,

ted