Look who’s finally here visiting in person, as opposed to talking through a screen! 🙌🏽 Strict quarantine restrictions in Canada deterred Elena from crossing the border for 15 months. Here’s to mother-daughter hugs and meeting my newish grand-puppy Maya Coco for the first time. 🥰 🥂 🐶

We thought about recording another podcast episode while they 🦮🚶🏽‍♀️are in town, but decided instead, in the spirit of my sabbatical and our mutual desire for e a s e , to re-up the one we released last summer. It’s titled, “How Much is Enough?”

If you ever find yourself (and who doesn’t?) swept up in the capitalist game of MORE MORE MORE, or struggle to unhook from the “time is money” trap, or feel that your self-worth is determined by the size of your paycheck and/or your domicile, this episode — a conversation between me and my then-27-year-old daughter Elena — is for you.

Our discussion is part of a larger effort to unlearn the messaging white supremacy culture bombards us with about who matters and why. Additionally, the path toward equity, justice, and liberation for all requires us to examine how we learned to view the natural world as property to buy and sell, and to unpack the belief that hoarding money is a virtue.

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If you’re having similar conversations with your partner, friends, or kids, Elena and I would love to hear your insights and (more importantly) the changes you’re making.

With love and freeze-dried turkey treats,
Pam (+ team)

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HEY PDX FOLKS, HOLD ON A MINUTE SO I CAN TELL YOU ABOUT 2 FREE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

This SATURDAY, July 24th, from 11 am - 4 pm I’ll be offering my whimsical wares for sale at Metalwood Salvage in NE Portland. Here’s info about it.

This SUNDAY, July 25th, from 1 - 3 pm I’ll be dancing a bit of flamenco with my friends and teachers from Espacio Flamenco at the downtown waterfront. Here’s info about that.

Both events are free and open to the public. Bring your friends!

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