Buy Nothing and Create Something
IAMME
<b>Note:</b> This post will stay at the top until the end of the day Friday,
November 29th. Please scroll down for updates.
I've been thinking about <a href="http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd/">Buy
Nothing Day</a>, and about anti-consumerism in general. And I'm considering
the words of <a href="http://www.starhawk.org">Starhawk</a>, when she speaks
of finding a more positive model for combatting globalization, beginning with
what we CALL things. And I'm wondering if it might be more appropriate, rather
than participating in Buy Nothing Day, to participate in Create Something Day.
So, with that in mind, I hereby proclaim Friday, November 29, 2002 to be the
first annual Create Something Day. Draw a picture, write a poem, sing a song,
make a sculpture out of found objects, do collage art, paint, dream, cook a
meal, make a friend, write a letter, make a mix tape, start a blog...create
something out of things you already have available to you.
Because, generally, when we cease to do something, we find something to take
its place. If we cease to participate in consumerism, let's fill that gap with
something positive. Let's fill it with something creative.
Because the opposite of consumption is production. And we can choose to
produce things that are positive and good for others to consume.
If you wish to participate in Create Something Day, please trackback or
comment here and let me know what you've created. It doesn't have to be a
masterpiece. It doesn't even have to be tangible. It just has to be something
that you feel has a positive impact.
Livelifelove
Lainie
(cross-posted at <a href="http://www.surreally.net/fullbleed>full bleed </a>,
<a href="http://www.clothespin.org">clothespins for the revolution</a>, <a
href="http://www.randomwalks.com">randomWalks</a>, and <a
href="http://www.blogsisters.com">blog sisters</a>)
November 29th. Please scroll down for updates.
I've been thinking about <a href="http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd/">Buy
Nothing Day</a>, and about anti-consumerism in general. And I'm considering
the words of <a href="http://www.starhawk.org">Starhawk</a>, when she speaks
of finding a more positive model for combatting globalization, beginning with
what we CALL things. And I'm wondering if it might be more appropriate, rather
than participating in Buy Nothing Day, to participate in Create Something Day.
So, with that in mind, I hereby proclaim Friday, November 29, 2002 to be the
first annual Create Something Day. Draw a picture, write a poem, sing a song,
make a sculpture out of found objects, do collage art, paint, dream, cook a
meal, make a friend, write a letter, make a mix tape, start a blog...create
something out of things you already have available to you.
Because, generally, when we cease to do something, we find something to take
its place. If we cease to participate in consumerism, let's fill that gap with
something positive. Let's fill it with something creative.
Because the opposite of consumption is production. And we can choose to
produce things that are positive and good for others to consume.
If you wish to participate in Create Something Day, please trackback or
comment here and let me know what you've created. It doesn't have to be a
masterpiece. It doesn't even have to be tangible. It just has to be something
that you feel has a positive impact.
Livelifelove
Lainie
(cross-posted at <a href="http://www.surreally.net/fullbleed>full bleed </a>,
<a href="http://www.clothespin.org">clothespins for the revolution</a>, <a
href="http://www.randomwalks.com">randomWalks</a>, and <a
href="http://www.blogsisters.com">blog sisters</a>)
[email protected]
In a message dated 11/29/02 2:34:27 PM, lainie@... writes:
<< Because the opposite of consumption is production. And we can choose to
produce things that are positive and good for others to consume.
<<If you wish to participate in Create Something Day, please trackback or
comment here and let me know what you've created. It doesn't have to be a
masterpiece. It doesn't even have to be tangible. It just has to be something
that you feel has a positive impact. >>
How about contributing to the discussions at www.unschooling.com
or helping other unschoolers on this list?
Sandra
<< Because the opposite of consumption is production. And we can choose to
produce things that are positive and good for others to consume.
<<If you wish to participate in Create Something Day, please trackback or
comment here and let me know what you've created. It doesn't have to be a
masterpiece. It doesn't even have to be tangible. It just has to be something
that you feel has a positive impact. >>
How about contributing to the discussions at www.unschooling.com
or helping other unschoolers on this list?
Sandra
lainieoyst
Actually, I have participated in discussions before. I've been a
member of the list for over a year now, but generally by the time I
get here, whatever I would contribute has already been contributed.
I guess I would understand this response if I was trying to sell
something, but in actuality I'm just posting a suggestion based on a
post about buy nothing day. If you don't consider that a
contribution to the discussion, I'm not sure what to tell you.
Thanks
Livelifelove
Lainie
member of the list for over a year now, but generally by the time I
get here, whatever I would contribute has already been contributed.
I guess I would understand this response if I was trying to sell
something, but in actuality I'm just posting a suggestion based on a
post about buy nothing day. If you don't consider that a
contribution to the discussion, I'm not sure what to tell you.
Thanks
Livelifelove
Lainie
--- In Unschooling-dotcom@y..., SandraDodd@a... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/29/02 2:34:27 PM, lainie@m... writes:
>
> << Because the opposite of consumption is production. And we can
choose to
> produce things that are positive and good for others to consume.
>
> <<If you wish to participate in Create Something Day, please
trackback or
> comment here and let me know what you've created. It doesn't have
to be a
> masterpiece. It doesn't even have to be tangible. It just has to
be something
> that you feel has a positive impact. >>
>
>
> How about contributing to the discussions at www.unschooling.com
> or helping other unschoolers on this list?
>
> Sandra
[email protected]
In a message dated 11/29/02 7:18:14 PM, lainie@... writes:
<< If you don't consider that a
contribution to the discussion, I'm not sure what to tell you.
My question was whether when people contribute to online discussions (as you
did) would that fit your call for a (potentially non-tangible)
creation/product.
Sandra
<< If you don't consider that a
contribution to the discussion, I'm not sure what to tell you.
>>I did consider it a contribution!
My question was whether when people contribute to online discussions (as you
did) would that fit your call for a (potentially non-tangible)
creation/product.
Sandra
lainieoyst
oops! Sorry. I guess my defensive-ometer is out of whack. hahahaha.
Actually, someone on another venue objected to the creating
something idea by saying that creating something contributes to the
vast array of things out there. So we decided that his contribution
to create something day was nothing.
Or something.
Anyway, yes. Whatever works for you.
Actually, someone on another venue objected to the creating
something idea by saying that creating something contributes to the
vast array of things out there. So we decided that his contribution
to create something day was nothing.
Or something.
Anyway, yes. Whatever works for you.
--- In Unschooling-dotcom@y..., SandraDodd@a... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/29/02 7:18:14 PM, lainie@m... writes:
>
> << If you don't consider that a
> contribution to the discussion, I'm not sure what to tell you.
> >>
>
> I did consider it a contribution!
>
> My question was whether when people contribute to online
discussions (as you
> did) would that fit your call for a (potentially non-tangible)
> creation/product.
>
> Sandra
[email protected]
In a message dated 11/29/02 7:33:06 PM, lainie@... writes:
<< Actually, someone on another venue objected to the creating
something idea by saying that creating something contributes to the
vast array of things out there. So we decided that his contribution
to create something day was nothing. >>
But there are things... like creating music, food, laughter, togetherness...
Today I happened to have an hour-long conversation with Kirby (16) in the van
near a park in Alamogordo, where his sister, brother and dad were off at the
playground. But Kirby and I stayed in the van. We talked about music (he
said he wants to learn to play piano) and perception and how music or art can
be like a second language, in the way that it's another way to see the world
and that those who have another plane of understanding, whether it's a
literal second language (Kirby's uncle just got back from two weeks in Lima,
Peru, where he was thrilled that his northern New Mexico Spanish not only got
him by, but people didn't peg him as a foreigner, even) or another
"intelligence" (though we werne't using that word).
Just that conversation, and Kirby's surprising insights, might end up being
something that will produce changes in not only our lives, but other people's.
Because of music and writing, I'm sensitized to the non-tangible-production
end of life. Some writings end up "tangible," but lots of online writing
ends up in the atmosphere, recycled as the particles of light and electricity
it ever was.
Sandra
<< Actually, someone on another venue objected to the creating
something idea by saying that creating something contributes to the
vast array of things out there. So we decided that his contribution
to create something day was nothing. >>
But there are things... like creating music, food, laughter, togetherness...
Today I happened to have an hour-long conversation with Kirby (16) in the van
near a park in Alamogordo, where his sister, brother and dad were off at the
playground. But Kirby and I stayed in the van. We talked about music (he
said he wants to learn to play piano) and perception and how music or art can
be like a second language, in the way that it's another way to see the world
and that those who have another plane of understanding, whether it's a
literal second language (Kirby's uncle just got back from two weeks in Lima,
Peru, where he was thrilled that his northern New Mexico Spanish not only got
him by, but people didn't peg him as a foreigner, even) or another
"intelligence" (though we werne't using that word).
Just that conversation, and Kirby's surprising insights, might end up being
something that will produce changes in not only our lives, but other people's.
Because of music and writing, I'm sensitized to the non-tangible-production
end of life. Some writings end up "tangible," but lots of online writing
ends up in the atmosphere, recycled as the particles of light and electricity
it ever was.
Sandra
susan marie
I spent the day working on a short story. 4 yo ds created a little town
in the family room for dolls and cars and things. 12 yo dd is always
busy with creative sorts of things. 8 yo dd creates stories with her
dolls. hubby was sick.
We are not big consumers and are working to be less so. We rarely if
ever go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving, and if then out of
necessity. I don't like shopping.
peace,
Susan
in the family room for dolls and cars and things. 12 yo dd is always
busy with creative sorts of things. 8 yo dd creates stories with her
dolls. hubby was sick.
We are not big consumers and are working to be less so. We rarely if
ever go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving, and if then out of
necessity. I don't like shopping.
peace,
Susan
On Friday, November 29, 2002, at 06:34 PM, SandraDodd@... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/29/02 2:34:27 PM, lainie@... writes:
>
> << Because the opposite of consumption is production. And we can choose
> to
> produce things that are positive and good for others to consume.
>
> <<If you wish to participate in Create Something Day, please trackback
> or
> comment here and let me know what you've created. It doesn't have to
> be a
> masterpiece. It doesn't even have to be tangible. It just has to be
> something
> that you feel has a positive impact. >>
>
>
> How about contributing to the discussions at www.unschooling.com
> or helping other unschoolers on this list?
>
> Sandra
>
>
>
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peace,
Susan
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead
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Rachel Ann
Well, I made chicken, cholent and Shabbat sides, but since I do this every
erev Shabbat, I suppose it doesn't count . I read your note too late to do
something special, but I do like the idea....
-------Original Message-------
From: [email protected]
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2002 10:05:05
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Buy Nothing and Create Something
I spent the day working on a short story. 4 yo ds created a little town
in the family room for dolls and cars and things. 12 yo dd is always
busy with creative sorts of things. 8 yo dd creates stories with her
dolls. hubby was sick.
We are not big consumers and are working to be less so. We rarely if
ever go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving, and if then out of
necessity. I don't like shopping.
peace,
Susan
erev Shabbat, I suppose it doesn't count . I read your note too late to do
something special, but I do like the idea....
-------Original Message-------
From: [email protected]
Date: Saturday, November 30, 2002 10:05:05
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Buy Nothing and Create Something
I spent the day working on a short story. 4 yo ds created a little town
in the family room for dolls and cars and things. 12 yo dd is always
busy with creative sorts of things. 8 yo dd creates stories with her
dolls. hubby was sick.
We are not big consumers and are working to be less so. We rarely if
ever go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving, and if then out of
necessity. I don't like shopping.
peace,
Susan
On Friday, November 29, 2002, at 06:34 PM, SandraDodd@... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/29/02 2:34:27 PM, lainie@... writes:
>
> << Because the opposite of consumption is production. And we can choose
> to
> produce things that are positive and good for others to consume.
>
> <<If you wish to participate in Create Something Day, please trackback
> or
> comment here and let me know what you've created. It doesn't have to
> be a
> masterpiece. It doesn't even have to be tangible. It just has to be
> something
> that you feel has a positive impact. >>
>
>
> How about contributing to the discussions at www.unschooling.com
> or helping other unschoolers on this list?
>
> Sandra
>
>
>
>
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peace,
Susan
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead
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