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Trevor Malkinson
Trevor grew up in Victoria, BC. He did a double undergraduate degree in philosophy and environmental studies at the University of Victoria, and then did a graduate degree in philosophy at Brock University. He's currently attending the Vancouver School of Theology, with the intention of going into ministry in the United Church of Canada. As a chef by trade, he has a passionate interest in food and in supporting the development of a post-industrial food culture. He also has a passionate interest in evolutionary spirituality, and how the Christian tradition can live anew within this emerging worldview. His major areas of writing interest for Beams and Struts include philosophy, culture, food, sports, spirituality and the environment.
Monday, 04 February 2013 00:48
Of Everything That Stands, The End- Beams and Struts 2009-2013
All things must pass, Beams edition.
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Saturday, 12 January 2013 18:19
Rhizomatic for the People- Notes on Networks and Decentralization
A roundup of resources on how we get there from here.
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Sunday, 09 December 2012 05:08
Darrin Drda Part IV- Global Addiction and the Road to Recovery
Our final segment with Darrin, looking at moving "from the hole inside, to feeling holy inside".
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Sunday, 09 December 2012 05:02
Darrin Drda Part II- Planetary Initiation and Participatory Reality
An interview with Darrin Drda, author of The Four Global Truths.Â
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Friday, 02 November 2012 20:17
The Roots of Inauthenticity Within the Society of the Spectacle
Notes on the age of diversion and the growing thaw.
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Wednesday, 24 October 2012 17:54
On Death Awareness and the Holy Moment- Fragments
From Sam Harris to Socrates, from John Keats to Martin Heidegger, some notes on the importance of death for life.
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Saturday, 20 October 2012 21:34
Songs About Parents
Themes of joy, rebellion, conflict and praise are all touched upon in these songs involving parents.
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Thursday, 11 October 2012 23:46
On Bullshitters and Assholes
A look at a pair of frequent characters in contemporary life.
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Sunday, 07 October 2012 00:32
Songs of Thanks and Praise
Songs of gratitude on a Canadian thanksgiving.
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Friday, 28 September 2012 17:46
There's Gonna Be A Twister- Community Seminar, Community Blog
Notes and reflections on the this summer's community seminar.
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Thursday, 27 September 2012 15:49
Notes on the Parallels Between Rome and America
Is America like the Roman Empire? In what ways?
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Sunday, 16 September 2012 23:41
Walking That Lonesome Valley
A meditation on the crossroads and the leap of faith.
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Friday, 07 September 2012 00:42
Food Files- Introduction + The Stock Bag
Introducing a new long term food project at Beams, and how to make veggie stock to boot.
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Thursday, 30 August 2012 23:08
Fear and Trembling Under the Open Sky- Sloterdijk on the Postmodern Condition
A look at the sources of fear and anxiety- and our responses to it- in the postmodern age.
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Sunday, 12 August 2012 20:25
On the Road: Odes to Turtle Island
A photo tour of the beautiful natural landscapes found in the southwest of the United States
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Saturday, 04 August 2012 16:31
A Message From Neil Young and Springsteen to Skinny Indie Rockers
A story of what happens to rock and rockers when there's no meat on the bone.
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Thursday, 02 August 2012 20:38
Big History, Hardcore History and the Great Dan Carlin
From the Big Bang to Genghis Khan and beyond, a few resources for understanding the epic story of cosmic and human history.
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Thursday, 26 July 2012 16:23
Portlandia and Postmodernism- Some Thoughts
A look at a TV series that's skewering some of the less savoury aspects of postmodern culture.
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Friday, 20 July 2012 01:19
David Graeber on Occupy, Social Movements and Police Repression
Who's that bangin on my door? Oh s*@t, it's the SWAT team!
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Thursday, 12 July 2012 17:27
Why Lying on the Earth is Good for You
On the healing effects of sprawling on the lawn.
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