John's Story
Hello
By John Perkins, Facilitator for David's Network
Thanks for inviting me to introduce myself.
Here are some of the “public” details about me: I’m African
American, born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, about 52 years ago. I
graduated from Southern University Laboratory School in 1970 and
finished Amherst College on schedule in 1974. Without a Masters
Degree, I earned my Ph.D. in Organizational Change from Union
Institute and University in 1998.
Here are some not-so-obvious details: I have a passion for all
the forms of sharing we can adopt, adapt or invent. I got my first
whiff of the joys of community while in college. I have never
“outgrown” the delights on-campus living afforded. After college, I
lived in a four-member community we called Club 684 in New York for
14 years before moving to Seattle in 1990. Since moving here, I
helped to found the Northwest Intentional Communities Association. I
see the network formed around every focus person as a special type
of intentional community.
For kicks, my partner and I collect wild medicines and foods such
as St. John’s Wort and stinging nettles. In the fall we dehydrate
apples and plums we gather from the Burke-Gilman Trail near our
condo. We attend cooking demos and experiment with including wild
foods in the dishes we learn about.
I enjoy writing about everyday topics in fresh ways. For example,
a recent article discussed the five definitions of forgiveness. I
play bridge when I stumble across three other players. I always
enjoy dining in the company of friends.
A network slowly grows stronger as people wake up to this chance
to put their noblest values in action. I accept this invitation to
help assemble a heart-based community to last the focus person’s
lifetime.
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