lqb2weekly #158 (17 sep 2021)
hey,
sooooo lqb2weekly is definitely definitely lqb2monthly in the summer. and i dig it. :)
i’m gonna keep this intro v brief because summer ends in 5 days and i will not spend a second more of it indoors than i have to. some bullets:
here’s a photo dump from a recent chunk of summertimes. did i mention summer is my fav season?
my beloved kendra topped the ticket for her city council campaign. article here. two months til election day. lfg.
between sept 1 and oct 11 i will spend 20 days in maine. what is this love affair with this land? >_>
i’m gonna be on andy cahill’s podcast, the wonder dome, pretty soon. stay tuned. he just posted his interview with *parker fucking palmer* 🤩
lil nas x dropped the montero album and i truly am stunned.
i went fishing with two of my parents and it was dope. shoutout to my badass-fishin’ mom.
living in the northeast is a big privilege i think. i hold lots of tension as i watch friends in other parts of this land not be able to go outside. and i’m just tryna be where i am, focus on my work, care for/with my people, and rest hard so i can be ready when needed. is it working? idk, you tell me!
on to the things!
(!!) pick of the pack
writing
some things i’ve written since the last newsletter:
Sep 17, 2021 | book review: holding change by adrienne maree brown
Sep 11, 2021 | uncle-ateral decisions
Sep 4, 2021 | book review: impact networks by david ehrlichman
quotes
there is nothing new under the sun…
it’s not about how many times you say you’ll change; it’s about accumulating the benefits of practicing changes in your system. — adrienne maree brown, holding change
wealth is deferred grief piled up. — martín prechtel, the smell of rain or dust
Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible. — St. Francis of Assisi
That, to me, is what success is: going from failure to failure, with enthusiasm. — Samuel Delany
Never expect to fail, but always plan for it.
The fastest way to get back on track is to have a plan for when you’re off it. — James Clear
Lessons are repeated until they are learned. A lesson will be presented to you in various forms until you have learned it. When you have learned it, you can go on to the next lesson.
Learning lessons does not end. There’s no part of life that doesn’t contain its lessons. If you’re alive, that means there are still lessons to be learned. — Cherie Carter-Scott
There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading in the same direction, so it doesn’t matter which path you take. The only one wasting time is the one who runs around and around the mountain, telling everyone that his or her path is wrong. — Hindu proverb
Find a partner who is ready to build with you.
It is not about finding perfection in another person, it is about realizing when you come across an undeniable connection that nourishes your being and matches the type of support you are looking for. Getting lost in the idea of perfection is a hindrance. Being with someone who is committed to going through the ups and downs of life together is truly priceless.
When two people embrace their imperfections and commit to growing into better versions of themselves, it will naturally enhance the happiness they share in the relationship. — Yung Pueblo on relationships
poetry
being human / awakening — climbing poetree
reads
some things i’ve read since the last newsletter:
Interview: Organizing to Learn, Learning to Organize | LaborNotes (!)
These Louisiana cities are getting more weeks of 'extreme heat' than 50 years ago | nola.com
Why the Second Wave of the 1918 Flu Pandemic Was So Deadly | History
Polarity Thinking 101: An Introduction to the Power of Polarities (+ Visuals) | Sloww
Bad Goals: Not Every Goal is Good or Worth Having | The Washington Post
listens
some audio and/or podcasts i’ve listened to since the last newsletter:
The self-proclaimed, “Hood Theo Huxtable” with Kahlil Green | Let Me Introduce Myself (LMIM Show)
Stepping into His Authentic Self with Steven Turner | Let Me Introduce Myself (LMIM Show)
Season 1 Wrap-up with Sekou + Maxime | Let Me Introduce Myself (LMIM Show) (!)
watches
some videos i watched since the last newsletter:
A Gathering of Stories II: The Heart of the Feminine - JULY 31, 2021
Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | Official Teaser
Watch This Caterpillar Turn Into A Chinese Luna Moth | The Dodo
jams
some things i’ve been (aurally) enjoying since the last newsletter:
montero the album — lil nas x
agua — bomba estéreo
morning asana — londrelle (!!)
freedom — resharn powell
jobs
Director of Membership and Communications | Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy | $115-125k
Director of Advancement | Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy | $115-125k
Chief of Staff | Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy | $100-125k
Managing Weaver of Strategy and Operations | The Partnership for Democracy and Education | $120-150k
Solidarity Donor Relations Coordinator | Grassroots International | $60-71k
Director of Development | The African American Policy Forum | $85-95k salary
note - any recipient of this newsletter is welcome to send me job postings to share in future editions. however, i only share job descriptions with listed salary ranges.
upcoming events
$$ (fun-raising)
my friend, damali, is having some serious health struggles and raising $50k to support her care. she’s raised $36k now and any extra bit helps. more info is here and here’s the link to her gofundme.
other opportunities
Feminism for Men: A Sanctuary Boston Small Group | Meeting on Tuesday nights this fall | 7-9pm on Sept 21, 28; Oct 12, 26; Nov 9, 23; Dec 7, 21 | doc link
newsletters
Solstice newsletter: newsletter #3
emet ezell: the circling vulture of absurdity
building belonging: What is our role in the world?
astroradicals: THE MOOD: Mess and Majesty
right now i’m learning…
new levels of how important it is to practice just being. this has many levels of applicability but one of them is definitely non-reactivity during moments of chaos (this makes the line between reaction and response clearer).
mood
