Frank Walter

"We the People honor our veterans when we exercise the rights they defend. And we honor them more when we use those rights to hold the government accountable in ways they cannot."

I wish I could do that... maybe I'll just stretch out on the floor in a ray of sunlight instead. 😌

Episode 19: Johann's Pizza School is back in session in Neighborful Station, from the preschool up to the college. You have been spending some late nights at work, helping out with activity fairs and first year orientation. Ton...

Yes. Listen. I look forward to every episode. Here's one of my favorites: www.neighborfulstation.us/episode-19-j...

Check out the Neighborful Station podcast - I've been listening since the beginning and I look forward to every episode. Great place to go when the world is too much and you need a reminder of what it could be like ... or what you can make it.

The results are in: The people still have power ✊🏻

Be mindful when you're dealing with the young people in your life. They (and their friends) are taking notes....

"What made this so beautiful was the openness in the group, the acknowledgement we all had problems, the humility in knowing we could not walk this path alone, and the understanding that none of us had a monopoly on the truth. Acknowledging our individual weakness created our collective strength."

We all know someone who is on the edge, struggling.

It's the weekend. Maybe reach out.

This is perfect. I have just added this to my list of things to do.

"Tend to your one wild soul...." Thank you 🙏

Read that first line again. "You don't need a platform to be radiant." You already are, wherever you are.

And for even more on this, check out @neighborfulstation.bsky.social and @cac-org.bsky.social

Rich in Good Will What if scarcity is just a cultural construct, a fiction that fences us off from a better way of life? —Robin Wall Kimmerer, The Serviceberry  Potawatomi

"I don’t think it’s pie in the sky to imagine ... a gift economy that runs right alongside the market economy.... We have the power to ... develop the local, reciprocal economies that serve community rather than undermine it."

Wouldn't that be great? #neighborful

cac.org/daily-medita...

Neuroplasticity is not the gospel, but it is a kindness of creation that collaborates with grace. When we repeatedly choose patience over hurry, blessing over cursing, presence over distraction, we become more able to choose them again.

When I die
Say goodbye
Then plant a tree
On top of me
Roots will hold
Me in the cold
And make me fit
as part of it
So that once again may I
Breathe the air and touch the sky.

Neighborful Gazette: Germantown Community Fridges Podcast Episode · Neighborful Station · S100, E2 Bonus · 8m

Just posted on the Neighborful Station podcast: My interview with Shan, one of the organizers of the Germantown Community Fridges in Philly. Apple link here, Spotify below... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

It's often in my weakness that I turn back to God as my only refuge. When I remember that I've relied to long on other things to make me feel strong ... when all that goes away I remember to go back to God who was always there and will always be there.

"Sanctify yourself and you will sanctify society."
-St. Francis of Assisi

Thanks for sharing this! I always wondered where you got the soundscape from....😀

Why are we talking about the 60 vote threshold as a given? The Senate could end the filibuster with a simple majority vote. Then pass the budget with ... a simple majority vote. If they want to end the shutdown, they can do it right now.

Why is no one talking about this?

Why are we talking about the 60 vote threshold as a given? The Senate could end the filibuster with a simple majority vote. Then pass the budget with ... a simple majority vote. If they want to end the shutdown, they can do it right now.

Hi everybody, I'm starting a thing called Bump Day on Wednesdays, as part of 100 Neighborful Days. This is a place to shout out the people, organizations, and infrastructure inspiring this work. Away we go!

A Moment to Pause, A Call to Act Thoughts on Memorial Day, by Stuart. This post was originally published on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. You might see reminders today to pause, if only for a moment, to honor our service members wh...

Here's the full original story: www.thestick.blog/a-moment-to-...

This has new meaning, considering yesterday's gathering of flag officers.

Link to the full story is in the comments. 👇

Principles and the Power of "No" This post was originally published on May 4, 2025. For most of our marriage, Penelope read about the latest world events and, during our nightly conversations, did her best to keep me up to date. I n...

Here's the original post: www.thestick.blog/principles-a...

Be (and stay) one of the good guys.

Link to the full story is in the comments 👇

Time for Shout Out Monday in Neighborful Station... when we share stories of neighbors taking care of each other around the US.

A well worn path toward the light,
imperfect but a place to roam,
There in morning, stop at noon,
And evening brings us back to home.

Big fan - Looking forward to these 100 days!