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Thursday, June 26th, 2008
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8:12 pm - Loving More: Survey; and West Coast Conf. July 25-27
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Hi all!
I have a couple of things to announce related to Loving More® Non-profit:
1) Loving More® needs YOUR opinions! What do you like about Loving More®: the magazine, the retreats, 1-day conferences, something else? What would you like to see done differently? Express your opinions in the survey on the top of the main Loving More® page: http://www.lovemore.com/
2) In other news, I was wrong about the cutoff for "regular" registration for the Loving More® West Coast conference. Turns out that late registration doesn't start till after July 1st, so you still have a few days before the next price increase. There are also payment plans, partial scholarships, and partial work-trade arrangements, to help you with the cost. It's a great conference, and Akien and I have gone every year for quite some time now. Check out more information below, including how to register.
Thanks, and I hope to see some of you in Willits!
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| Friday, May 30th, 2008
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3:49 pm - Loving More West, discount ends Sunday June 1
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Hi all!
Akien and I will once again be presenting at the Loving More West Coast Polyamory Retreat, July 25-27, 2008. Discounted registration ends Sunday June 1, so if you know you want to join us, register now!
Best wishes,
dawnd
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[Please forward to interested people and/or lists!]
Last chance for discounted registration, June 1, 2008, is fast approaching!
Loving More® (http://www.lovemore.com/), the creator of the longest running polyamory-focused conferences, is pleased to announce the 22nd consecutive year of Loving More Conference Retreats, July 25th, through July 27th, 2008 (http://www.lovemore.com/WestCoast_2008.shtm).
Since 1986 it has been the Loving More® mission to support and educate people about polyamory. This year the Loving More 2008 West Coast Polyamory Conference Retreat will again be hosted at the beautiful Brooktrails Lodge in Willits, California (about 2 hours north of the San Francisco Bay Area). Three years ago we relocated the West Coast conference from our former facility at Harbin in order to better meet our attendees’ needs. This wonderful facility in the California redwoods has been chosen for its privacy and comfortable hotel-style accommodations. Reserved for conference attendees only, lodge facilities include hiking trails, hot tubs and many comfortable, cozy places to sit and connect with others. Meals and hotel-style lodging are included in the price. ( Read more... )
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| Thursday, May 1st, 2008
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7:37 pm - 5/10 Loving More 1 day in New Mexico--Early reg discount extended!
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Loving More "Loving Choices"--A Relationship Seminar
Presented by Loving More Non-profit Organization
303-543-7540
Saturday May 10, 2008, 8:00am-6:00pm
Santa Fe, New Mexico--Holiday Inn
Early Registration extended to May 5 (for online registration only)!
Loving More, the host of the longest running polyamory conferences, is pleased to announce a new one day Seminar Series "Loving Choices," focused on choosing what is right for you. Loving More brings over 22 years of experience in teaching skills for alternative relating. Who says that love has to follow a specific set of rules that limit how you love others? Why pretend to be someone you're not? Do you feel like you can't be your honest self? Are you already involved in a polyamorous relationship and looking to improve your relationship skills? We invite you to attend a "Loving Choices" seminar to expand your repertoire of ways to enjoy being your authentic self.
Loving More is excited to bring this amazing seminar series for the first time to New Mexico!
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| Friday, April 18th, 2008
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10:28 am - Upcoming Poly Events
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| Thursday, March 27th, 2008
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4:05 pm - Loving More West, July 25-27, 2008
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| Wednesday, December 5th, 2007
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8:56 am - Choral performance Sun. 12/9, 3pm, Piedmont Ave.
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Hi there!
I'll be participating in a very small, somewhat informal, concert this weekend. The group I'm currently singing with (The Rhythm Society Choir) will be joining two others ("Variety Pak" and "GirlfriendZ") in giving a concert at the senior center where we rehearse. The concert is open to anyone attending.
The performance is on the 11th floor of Piedmont Gardens, at 110 41st Street (off of Piedmont) in Oakland, from 3-4pm.
The concert will feature a wide variety of music, from African spirituals to Bobby McFerrin's "23rd Psalm" (written in the feminine, and dedicated to his mother), to 40's-sounding pop and swing tunes. (AND it's a "holiday music free zone"! No Santas, no jingle bells, and no hymns to baby Jesus. Just great music (religious and non). Really, where do you want to be? With us, or in the mall listening to a tinny version of "White Christmas" piped over the sound system for the 900th time in the past 4 weeks??)
Please note that parking is VERY BAD in this neighborhood. Please allow extra time (lots!) in order to find parking. There is a lot on the corner of 41st and Piedmont that is often helpful, but last night I couldn't even find parking there. Really, plan to be early, or you will miss half of what my group will be performing! And based on the one song we got to hear by GirlfriendZ last night--you don't want to miss this! It looks like it will be pretty good, and a lot of fun.
Hope to see some of you there!
Dawn
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| Thursday, October 25th, 2007
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1:01 pm - REMINDER: Loving More "Loving Choices" 1-day Hotel Seminar, Sat. Nov. 3, SF
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Hi folks:
The schedule is up for the Loving More Nov. 3 seminar! A few quick highlights:
Loving More(R) non-profit organization, it its mission to foster education and awareness of polyamory and other alternative relationship choices, has created a relationship seminar series, Loving More Loving Choices. The first of these quarterly seminars will be held November 3, 2007 in San Francisco, CA, with plans to host more Loving Choices seminars in Chicago, Austin, Santa Fe and other locations around the country. This November 3 Seminar will feature authors Kelly Bryson and Veronica Monet, Loving More's Managing Editor Robyn Trask, local poly organizers Akien MacIain and Dawn Davidson, noted local BDSM educators Angela and Iain, as well as Dr David Hall, current president of The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality western division. (Schedule is available at http://www.lovemore.com/SFSeminarSched.shtm)
Planned Presentations Include Titles and Topics Such As:
* Relationship Paradigms and Choices
* Practicing Skills for Moving Through Jealousy
* Non-violent Communication (NVC, or Compassionate Communication)
* Polyamory as a Path to Peace
* Creating Empowering Relationship Agreements
* Using Tantric energy for increased connection and trust
* Polyamory and BDSM
* Exploring Intimate Friendship
* Polyamory 101
Want even more information? Read the earlier entry with all the details.
Hope to see some of you in So. SF next weekend!
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| Saturday, October 6th, 2007
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7:55 pm - Loving More Loving Choices 1-day Seminar Sat. 11/3/07, SF
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Hi folks:
I'm very excited to tell you that on Saturday November 3, Loving More
(a non-profit educational organization, for whom Akien and I share a
Board seat) will be presenting a 1-day "Hotel Seminar" in San
Francisco. Akien and I will be presenting 2 workshops, along with a
number of other stellar presenters from the Bay Area and other areas
of the country. It's the first in a series of 1-day seminars to be
held around the country, aimed at those interested in polyamory and
other ethically non-monogamous relationship styles. This seminar is
especially suitable for newcomers to polyamory, therapists and other
relationship professionals, and alternative-lifestyle-friendly folks
interested in improving their communication and relationship skills.
Also, if you've ever wished that you could attend one of the Loving
More Retreats, but didn't have the funds for the long weekend, or if
you prefer a clothes-ON environment, this seminar is a great
opportunity for you.
If this sounds interesting, please read the full announcement below.
If you have specific questions, you can call Robyn at 303-543-7540
(phone is better than e-mail in her case). Or you can bounce them by
me in this post, and I might be able to answer them.
Please feel free to forward this announcement to any other people or
lists who might be interested in exploring relationship choice and
improving their relationship skills.
Best wishes to all,
Dawn
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Loving More(R) non-profit organization, it its mission to foster
education and awareness of polyamory and other alternative
relationship choices, has created a relationship seminar series,
Loving More Loving Choices. The first of these quarterly seminars
will be held November 3, 2007 in San Francisco, CA, with plans to host
more Loving Choices seminars in Chicago, Austin, Santa Fe and other
locations around the country. This November 3 Seminar will feature
authors Kelly Bryson and Veronica Monet, Loving More's Managing Editor
Robyn Trask, local poly organizers Akien MacIain and Dawn Davidson,
noted local BDSM educators Angela and Iain, as well as Dr David Hall,
current president of The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
western division. (Schedule is available at
http://www.lovemore.com/SFSeminarSched.shtm)
( Loving More Loving Choices 1-day Seminar Sat. 11/3/07, SF )
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| Thursday, July 19th, 2007
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2:24 pm - 7/22, 1-5pm: Navigating Jealousy--An Afternoon Intensive Workshop, SF
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Hi folks:
Akien and I will be presenting a four-hour version of our Jealousy workshop this coming weekend, at the SF Citadel. This is the "full" version, including all the exercises, examples, and discussion that we've pulled out of previous versions for time reasons. In addition to lots of information and resources, this time you'll also have a chance to try out some of the tools for dealing with jealousy. (And August says there will be snacks, too!) Come alone or with a partner (or two or three!).
We hope to see some of you there!
Dawn
PS: Feel free to forward this message to any person or list you think would be interested in the information. Thanks!
NAVIGATING JEALOUSY--AN AFTERNOON INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
Sunday July 22, 1pm till 5pm
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| Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
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1:37 pm - Loving More Retreat DISCOUNTS!
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Message from Akien, regarding the upcoming Loving More West Coast Retreat:
As some of you may know, I am on the board of Loving More non-profit. I've negotiated with Robyn Trask, the Director, and since we're still not up to the break-even point, and since we still need two more work trade folks, I've worked a special deal.
If you CALL Robyn at 303-543-7540, you can still get membership to all four days of the conference for $395. Work trade is available for $325. There's also now a special deal available for just the weekend part of the event as well, if you can't take time off work, for instance.
This deal is not available via the web site or other avenues. You MUST call Robyn directly at at 303-543-7540.
We love this retreat, and haven't missed one since we first went about 6 years ago. Come join us in the redwoods for a relaxing and informative weekend with hot tubs, hiking trails, great workshops, TWO Tantra events, poly-themed movies and TV episodes, delicious meals included, great conversation and excellent company (if I do say so myself!). We’d love to share the fun with more people!
Please pass this along to anyone and everyone you think might be interested in a great deal for a great conference!
-Akien MacIain
( More details about 21st Annual West Coast Loving More Polyamory Retreat, June 21-24, 2007 )
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| Monday, June 11th, 2007
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4:22 pm - TONIGHT Mon. 6/11: Jealousy Disc. at SF Citadel
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Hi all:
Thought you might be interested in this discussion group tonight. The group is focused on the needs of those who are both Poly and Kinky, but is open to any with a sincere and respectful interest.
Hope to see a few of you tonight!
Dawn
Monday 6/11
Doors open at 7:00. Meeting from 7:30 to 9:30
Mini workshop @ SF Citadel on "Tools for Navigating Jealousy"
part of BDSM/Polyamory Discussion Group,
faciliated by Jay Wiseman, 2nd Mondays of each month
at the SF Citadel, 1277 Mission Street (x9th St) SF, CA 94103
(415) 626-1746
Donation requested of $5-10pp
http://www.sfcitadel.com/calendar.php
Monday 6/11, Dawn and Akien will present a small handful of practical
tools for reducing feelings of jealousy. Depending on time available and
the desires of the group, we may cover 2-4 items from a list including
tools such as Trance Rehearsal, The Inner Child Meditation, Jealousy
Pie, The Acknowledgments Exercise, and Juggling for Idiots. [NOTE: This
evening will be a taste of presentations to be made at the West Coast
Loving More Retreat (6/21-6/24; www.lovemore.com), and the full afternoon Jealousy Intensive to
be presented at The Citadel on Sunday 7/22 from 1-5pm. http://www.sfcitadel.com/calendar.php]
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| Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007
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4:44 pm - Loving More West Coast early reg deadline May 31!
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Hi all:
Thought some of you might be interested in attending the Loving More West Coast Retreat. Akien and I will be there (and presenting on Agreements, and possibly something else). Check out the details below!
Dawn
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Hard to believe but the 21st Annual West Coast Loving More Retreat, June 21-24, 2007, is just four weeks away and the regular registration deadline of May 31 is fast approaching (this date was extended because of the launch of the new website).
This informative and fun filled retreat will run four days and three nights, all meals, workshops, playshops, and accommodations are included. Come join us for an amazing weekend and immerse yourself in polyamorous community and connection, in the beautiful redwoods of Northern California.( Read more... )
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| Tuesday, May 8th, 2007
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5:35 pm - Update on Montel episode of 5/8
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Hi all:
I just saw part of the Montel episode. I missed the beginning, so I
don't have the whole context. But the part with Robyn et al seemed not
too bad, to me. Montel was his usual urbane self. Their guest "expert"
was a judge, and she was calling for everyone on the show to admit that
there was something wrong with what they were doing--BUT, in a context
of "even I have things that aren't good about my own choices; we all
do." She applauded Montel's handling of the show with humor, and called
for people to be more tolerant, specifically because if you arouse
anger, people stop listening, and aren't inclined to look at their own
suboptimal behavior and make changes. Montel also wrapped up with a
call for tolerance and understanding that things that we formerly
thought were "out in left field" are actually all around us.
So for the part I saw, I'd give it a middling grade. It could
definitely have been worse, and was better than I'd anticipated given
Robyn's subjective experience.
Anyone [local to me] who's got a copy of the whole thing, please let me
know; I'd like to see the rest of it.
Dawn
--
"The biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has
occurred." -- George Bernard Shaw
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11:45 am - Montel ep. w/Robyn Trask airs today, 5/8
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Hi all:
I wanted to give everyone a heads-up about an episode of the Montel
Williams show that will be airing TODAY (4pm on KTVU Channel 2 for those
who are in the SF Bay Area). Robyn Trask (head of Loving More) and her
family were invited to appear. We had also discussed appearing, but due
to scheduling constraints, that didn't work out. As it turns out, I'm
really glad we weren't there, because Robyn reports that it was a very
BAD experience for her, and possibly paints poly in a bad light. Read
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| Sunday, May 6th, 2007
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9:18 pm - numbers fun
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| Friday, May 4th, 2007
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4:14 pm - Rosslyn Church code unlocked: It's music
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| Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
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9:06 am - Videos by an autistic person, on YouTube
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Many of you will be aware already of the incident at Pokez restaurant in San Diego, in which the autistic son of my friend brian1789 was assaulted by a waitress there. My understanding is that Brian1789 has retained a lawyer, and that the case is proceeding. My post now is not about "getting the word out" (which has been VERY efficiently and effectively done, courtesy of the Internet), but to share with you some (I think) informative videos which shed light on some of the behaviors and language challenges that David was likely experiencing in this interaction. My post in one of the follow-up entries in Brian1789's journal is below. I highly HIGHLY recommend viewing at least the first video.
On a completely unrelated list this morning (which begs the question of how random the universe really *is*... but I digress), I came across this fascinating and informative video by an autistic person, called 'In My Language'. I highly recommend it, as it describes very clearly some of the issues that were likely at work in David's interaction with the waitress.
Even more informative on this topic are the three "Interviews With Laura" which describe several issues of language processing common for autistic persons, and also how "high functioning" autistics (such as David) are often mistaken for being belligerent when those language breakdowns occur, and are often mistaken for "not being autistic" because their deficits "aren't bad enough" and therefore they "must not be autistic." (Sound familiar?)
Interview with Laura about Autism Recovery (1 of 3)
Interview with Laura about Autism Recovery (2 of 3)
Interview with Laura about Autism Recovery (3 of 3)
I've not yet had the time to explore the other videos by silentmiaow, but judging by the feedback, they are likely to be informative as well. It seems to me that these four at least are sufficiently clear, concise, and informative that they might be useful in either preparing the case, or in the educational process that you are asking the restaurant to undergo.
My best to you all, as always.
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| Thursday, February 22nd, 2007
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9:20 am - Writing and workshops go hand in hand
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ozarque again, this time on Writing to pay the bills.... Her suggestions for how to turn one book into a business through seminars and workshops. My experience of the few successful non-fiction writers I know says this is absolutely true. This post, and pretty much everything she's written on this topic (read back in her journal), are highly recommended.
My comment:
Thank you for this. Interestingly, we've sort of done the reverse. We started by creating presentations/workshops that we've been presenting at various places. And now we need to turn one or more of them into books. Thank you for sharing your wisdom on this topic (and so many more). As usual, mere words cannot express the contributions you have made to my life.
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9:09 am - Writing a book, 15 minutes at a time
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8:53 am - Washington's Farewell Address, updated
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Washington's Farewell Address, updated
Can't remember where I found this at this point, but I've found it absolutely fascinating. I highly recommend it. In fact, read all of the comments. They're long, but equally fascinating.
A couple of things buried in the comments that are particularly worth noting:
The Powerpoint Presentation of the Gettysburg Address
and
Edward Tufte did a wonderful pamphlet entitled The Cognitive Style of PowerPoint which should be required reading for anyone who uses that software for anything with technical or informational content (anything besides pure sales).
Tufte wrote an amazing book that I read early on in my career at UCB, called The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. In it is a most amazing map/graph of Napoleon's march across Europe, which shows all sorts of interesting information including the size of his army over time in graphical form ON the map. Words literally cannot convey the power of this graph/map. I HIGHLY recommend this book, and I have every intention of looking up this pamphlet. I'm sure it's fabulous.
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