Keeping Kurrent

Meet Marcia Zina Mager, writer, editor, poet, personal trainer, hip-hop artist. She will help you expand your creativity. Check out her website, https://www.marciazinamager.com/. She is offering a virtual class on March 30th.

This report is a reflection on approaches to violence. The first piece addresses the process of non-violent protest and includes two news reports on the events that occurred around 2023. It appears that non-violence protests and attitudes are no longer treated kindly. Is there still a place for non-violence?

China and the United States are in constant conflict on a variety of levels. We need to know how the Chinese Communist Party attempts to change and influence many countries including the United States. This story helps shed light on how Chinese authorities have effected changes in Tibetan culture. In this interview you’ll meet Arjia Rinpoche, one of the many Tibetan Buddhist leaders, who lived in...

If you would like to encourage your high school son or daughter or, perhaps, your niece or nephew to travel internationally, then you should listen to these Rotarians talk about the Rotary Club International Youth Exchange. You will help young people become more mature and learn about other cultures with the help of dedicated Rotarians.

Meet Julie Ray, an Oregon resident, who visited three cities in Alabama: Birmingham, Selma and Montgomery where local leaders taught her about the civil rights turmoil of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Learn how this experience affected her.

Meet Elizabeth Knecht, a retired graphic designer, who has turned her experience and skills to helping other senior retirees enjoy creating meaningful pieces of art.

Meet Dr. Sheldon Hurst, professor of Art History, Spiritual Director engaging in Interfaith Studies. You'll want to learn how he has engaged Buddhists, Muslims, Christians, Taoists in a dialogue about faith, spiritual practice, and moral values using modern art as the medium of discussion. You'll want to know how to use this approach.

Tyler George describes his unique experience while attending the 2023 Burning Man Festival in Colorado. He describes how a significant number of participants survived the dramatic rainfall that happened during the 2023 festival. He also talks about how the annual theme affects him.

You'll enjoy learning about two prominent Hawaii musicians Ruth and Norm Foster. They talk about how they got into the professional world of music, how they have chosen their music, and what they hope listeners will get from their performances. You'll learn more about them and future concerts on their website, https://www.facebook.com/ruthshiromafostermusic/. You can listen to samples of their alb...

Meet Barbara Thompson, ceramicist, art historian and curator, professor of art history and African art talks about her experience in the art world and about living on the island of Hawaii, Germany, and Tanzania. She explains her views on living simply, being adopted by a Maasai family. She currently lives off the grid in Hawaii, produces and sells raw honey and ceramics.

Third program that focuses on the solutions and remedies of walking and bicycling in our communities. There is discussion on how land use planning affects these decisions, how percentage of government funding should support walking and bicycling, Safe Routes and Slow Streets.

This episode of Keeping Kurrent continues a discussion with Joseph Edge, community transportation and land use activist. This session focuses on the individuals who make the decisions about the Bike-Walk Clackamas Plan including volunteers and elected officials. Joseph share his candid view about the potential success of developing a decade bike-walk transportation.

Meet Joseph Edge, active community volunteer as he describes how he is helping shape government policies and programs about pedestrian and bicycling in Clackamas County, Oregon. Joseph explains the critical choices and behaviors that help individuals cooperate with invidividuals with different views about bicycling and walking in urban and rural settings.

As one grows older we find ourselves faced with quite a variety of changes in our physical status. Given that situation how might a younger version of our self plan to have the best future outcome? On this episode of Keeping you'll meet Wayne Sabin, educator, sportsman, promoter of good health who has effectively lived to the age of 90 despite serious health threats. He is a visionary for all youn...

Listen to an interview of Rhony Bhopla, a British indo-American poet and artist, recent graduate of the MFA in Fine Arts in writing from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. She became a teaching assistant in the Kwame Dawes Mapmakers Institute at the University. She will share one of her poems that was published during her first year. She produced art that was available through the Crocker...

Storytelling is alive and well in Portland Oregon. There are many opportunities to listen to skilled storytellers at various local venues and especially at Artichoke Music or even on line. You need to know more about the Portland Storyteller's Guild from Ken Iverson, Guild President, and Barbara Fankhauser, Past President. You'll learn a lot about the 37 year history of the organization, how you c...

Houseless youth have found a way to contribute to the community throught their involvement in "Outside the Frame." Nili Yosha, Executive Director talks about herself and the amazing success of this non-profit film production company in Portland, Oregon. You will learn the inside story about this organization and learn how you can watch the amazing variety of videos on their website. Take a look at...

"It takes a village" to make the world a safer, more productive place to live and flourish. This interview with Patrick McNamara provides valuable insight into the many efforts being made to maintain the valuable international relationships that help solve the many issues we face.

Martha Randolph grew up in a household that was parented by two nationally known actors, John Randolph and Sarah Cunningham. Her life experiences prepared her for employment in live theater and opera. Her parents survived the McCarthy period and, with the help of theater people. These experiences prepared her for a chance to become a Stage Manager. You'll learn how she broke a number of employment...

This is an opportunity for those who travel to Hawaii to gain some inside knowledge about Hawaiian politics. You will meet Martha Randolph, a community and political activist who is engaged in making a positive contribution to her community. Find out about her personal background and learn a bit about the Hawaiian political structure and activities. This will add to your understanding of this beau...

Medical Care continues to change. Our experiences with the Covid epidemic have shown us that medical care needs to be available close to or in the home or community. Enable Dental, inc., is a relatively new dental service provider that takes their care to individuals who are unable to travel to a dental office. This company is showing us the future of dental care.

Jeff Gere is a funny, engaging, story teller that spent 30 years as a Drama Specialist for the City & County of Honolulu. He told stories to over 20,000 students. He has traveled across mainland USA and internationally to such such countries as Turkey, Canada, Hong Kong, Samoa, Guam and Saipan. You will enjoy joining him in experiencing his wonderful stories.

Many Americans volunteer for something. Maybe it's as simple as mowing a lawn or watering some flowers. However, there are others that take volunteering to a new level. Nurses can do this by volunteering overseas or during some period of turmoil. One organization, "One Nurse at a Time," helps nurses and other licensed medical volunteer overseas or in the United States by providing scholarships, tr...

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a film maker? You get your chance to learn about that role when you listen to Sue Arbuthnot and Richard Wilhelm, Producers and directors of over 30 films. You'll find out about their most recent production, Refuge series, that is still being edited. You can learn more about their films at their website: https://www.refugefilm.net/hare-in-the-gate

Meet Rick True, owner of True Wind Sculptures. He produces large metal sculptures that you will find in cities located in Clackamas County, Oregon. He describes how his life lead him to a professional life as an artist. He describes how an artist sells his work and is a valuable model for up-and-coming artists who want to be able to support themselves making art.