But Russian anarchist and scientist Pëtr Kropotkin had a different idea. After years observing wildlife in Siberia, he argued that mutual aid—not competition—is what ensures survival, resilience, and evolution.
This post kicks off my mutual aid series, exploring how solidarity and reciprocity can help us build equitable, sustainable communities outside capitalist logic.
Royal Canadian Legion branch in downtown Calgary aims to raise funds with community dinner
The Royal Canadian Legion #1 branch is preparing to replace it's roof. However they are looking to Calgarians to help with costs as membership numbers continue to decline.
#fundraising #community #membership #Calgary #Canada #Renovations
https://globalnews.ca/news/11116864/royal-canadian-legion-calgary-fundraiser/
Royal Canadian Legion branch in downtown Calgary aims to raise funds with community dinner
The Royal Canadian Legion #1 branch is preparing to replace it's roof. However they are looking to Calgarians to help with costs as membership numbers continue to decline.
#fundraising #community #membership #Calgary #Canada #Renovations
https://globalnews.ca/news/11116864/royal-canadian-legion-calgary-fundraiser/
#goodnews #inspiring #business #community #England
Village Saves its Phone Booth with Campaign to Make More Calls – and Preserve a ‘Lifeline’
It's the #weekend #mastodon #community and I've escaped institutionalization again.
After some bits of #insomnia this week I started the #meme posting again then stopped it when I woke up this morning.
Need to review the outcome of the results that were not unit tests (ie: posts to the world)
Visual spot check shows some are spot on and some are hilariously wrong
As with anything #AI it's all a work in progress.
#fediverse #community #social 
You probably all already know this but there is something rather 'warming' about meeting old friends from here on other #fediverse instances. Love ya! xxPalky
Where'd the money go?
Strong Towns Municipal Finance Decoder
Here's how it works:
Download the Decoder worksheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W6O7W6O4D8jXX-x6ZsnhkoQw6Iw2ORpPK2D4lG_Dmn4/edit?apcid=0066206fcc265beb5b0df201&gid=892668771#gid=892668771
We've compiled some resources to help you on your way. Find step-by-step instructions for using the Decoder, a guide to help you share your findings, and more here >> https://www.strongtowns.org/decoder-resources
Input your city's numbers
See where your city is going—without the noise.
Okay, I know the Switch 2 is unjustifiably and prohibitively expensive and I should not buy one (new). In no way is buying a Switch 2 at launch price praxis. It does not aline with my values.
And yet, I think I play enough Mario Kart with comrades to call it an investment in community infrastructure. And If I give the OLED Switch (I never got the original) to a friend, does that offset the ethics of this? Probably not. Also, oh god, the mining and manufacturing...
#Friendly1stFriday #Bluesky #Community
My DMs are open for the next 24 hrs until 3pm on Saturday 4/5/2025. 
I will be working, so I don't guarantee that I will respond in that window, but you'll be able to start a chat if you want to.
Please review the pinned post for ground rules. 
New episode of #TalkingPostgres #podcast 
Bruce Momjian, #PostgreSQL core team member, joined me on Ep26 to talk about open source leadership—with rabbitholes on servant leadership, the art of public speaking, the power of gratitude, & bow ties
Boosts appreciated 
to help more people discover the podcast
https://talkingpostgres.com/episodes/open-source-leadership-with-bruce-momjian
There was a time when Twitter had industry and college chats.
This were educational and networking hubs. Students and professionals would join in these tweetchats to learn and connect. I hope we see something like tweetchats on the #Fediverse someday
#fedichats #education #edu #business #Community #flipboardusergroup
There is still magic in the world and we'll work harder than ever to keep it. 
(Image from recent performance of Falling Sideways - fallingsideways.com - in the US)
#magic #fallingsideways #cave #exploration #community
I finished the book The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center by Rhaina Cohen.
While I liked the idea, the book was very heavy on anecdote, and I wanted more discussion about the implications of decentering romance and committing to friendship -- and perhaps more research.
Instead of positing that friend partnership was an option, it seemed, instead, to show, perhaps without meaning to, the ways that society isn't yet ready for types of partnership outside of romantic coupling. If other people aren't judging, the law gets in the way, or one friend-partner may suddenly decide to center romance with someone else.
And while even if you find someone who holds the value of finding partnerships and close found family members, it's even rarer to find people who you harmonize with.
Since we've been inundated with the "romance/marriage at the center" story from birth (looking at you, Disney, etc.), it's really hard to resist the notion and follow another path.
New class starting soon:
Digital Ecosystem Design is a 6-week, hands-on course where you’ll learn essential tools for modern businesses [or nonprofit]. You’ll plant the seed of your digital ecosystem to support your business growth. During this course, you’ll learn fundamental skills for small business owners who want to make the most of their resources while saving time and energy in the digital age.
Register: https://earthactivisttraining.org/digital-ecosystem-design/
After a life on the streets, amiable Amarone is ready for a place to call home. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/04/04/our-lives/adoption-cat-amarone/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #catsforadoption
At my local #coop space preparing the workshop ahead of reopening tomorrow 
Walls and door painted 
Door fixed
Cleaned and tidied
As the #ChurchOfScotland engages in a massive programme of selling buildings, some #community groups claim they're finding it hard to take over redundant #churches.
(NB the #Church of #Scotland is a charity which is required to make the most of its assets)
https://www.scotsman.com/hays-way/significant-complaints-over-church-of-scotland-sales-as-communities-turned-down-for-highest-bidder-5062447
Check out some pictures from the recent Spring Interim Computer Festival held last month in Seattle.
