March 28th, 2012 | Uncategorized | 5 Comments »
Spring Greetings from Paradigm Nouveau! ~
A few days ago I woke before sunrise and heard a single robin making the most sublime sound. I thought, “I’m so grateful this isn’t a silent spring.” Within seconds I found myself walking outside with my dog Archie. The smell of the Austrian Pine needles and moist earth was intoxicating, and the symphony of sound emanating from above heralding a beautiful Colorado sunrise transformed me. In that moment I was validated that this is my highest service and duty, to protect and ensure the sustainability of all life on this planet … I consider this service sacred.
In the spirit of service I’m excited to share with you new developments with our Foundation’s flagship community service project, Sustainable Boulder by 2020 (SB2020). An anonymous donor has generously offered a challenge grant, matching funds raised up to $1 million. With this new growth, SB2020 is expanding its awareness campaign with a presence at Boulder’s Creek Festival and Farmers Markets throughout the summer, involving several interns from CU’s Environmental Studies department. These interns will also help greatly expand our website and develop new social media tools. All these actions are designed to engage the community’s grassroots ownership of its sustainable future.
Two weeks ago I attended a Clinton Global Initiative conference in Manhattan where CGI has now expanded its approach from 4 tracks to 8. Our commitment participates in Energy & Ecosystems, The Built Environment, Market-Based Approaches and Response & Reslience.
Announcing New Executive Director Position Available
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December 6th, 2011 | Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
Season’s Greetings Paradigm Nouveau Friends & Colleagues ~
2011 has been a year unlike any other. We’ve seen the uprising of a human movement without precedent as well as destabilization of climate and culture. It has been a privilege for me to live at the edge of such an inflection point in history and to help herald in a new time. Thank you for being at the edge with me.
We have worked for the past 6 years developing a new ‘You and Me‘ paradigm. As 2011 concludes, we are clear that this paradigm’s foundation has to come from the people. It’s that simple.
If a picture’s worth 1,000 words then three videos should be worth 3 million. I’ve enclosed the three most poignant, short videos capturing Paradigm Nouveau’s groundbreaking work this year, presented through our YouTube channel, ParadigmNouveau1:
Paradigm Nouveau attended the Clinton Global Initiative for its 6th year at the CGI America in Chicago. Panelists and attendees concluded that nothing short of a grassroots approach is needed:
Next, we found ourselves with grassroots movements in Boulder, Colorado protesting GMO (genetically-modified) crops grown on public lands:
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July 15th, 2011 | Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
“If you’ve come here to help me then you’re wasting your time … But if you’ve come here because your liberation (future) is bound with mine, then let us work together.”
~ Anonymous Aboriginal Woman
Summer Greetings from SB2020 in Boulder, Colorado!
The above photo was taken this week showcasing the magnificent Front Range after a dramatic afternoon thundershower. The colors and the storm hint of the miraculous and daunting power of nature.
I’m sending this video as an easy way to give you a report from my recent trip to CGI America in Chicago, with its emphasis on jobs & economy:
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May 30th, 2011 | Uncategorized | 8 Comments »
SB2020 Participates in Creek Fest ~
SB2020 kicked off its ad campaign this Memorial Day Weekend.
It was magical indeed here in Boulder, Colorado. A strong sense of community, participation and celebration permeated the day.
True to Boulder’s reputation, the Creek Festival was full of green activities. Thousands of people descended on Central Park. At times, we were all shoulder-to-shoulder walking by the creek.
It was on this day that the Boulder Daily Camera ran our new ad campaign. I wanted to share it with you.
Here’s to a bright future for us all!
Namaste,
Audrey
Audrey James
Executive Director, Paradigm Nouveau Foundation
