You can download it free here
Just go to where it says "go to the music page for more" and select the downward facing arrow. To listen instead of downloading select the right facing arrow.
The first 12 songs are from the new CD. The rest is older material and material from the first Buckram Road CD. CD number three should be out next summer.
It took me away from the Long Island Idea Factory for a few weeks, but I should be back posting a bunch of new ideas soon.
I tend to go from one creative outlet to another. It helps keep me sane.
Please drop me a line and let me know what you think.
Thanks.
Showing posts with label Meta Regionalism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Meta Regionalism. Show all posts
Monday, November 2, 2009
Friday, November 9, 2007
More on the way ...
I'm in the process of setting up a number of meetings to begin the implementation of some of the "One Long Island" concepts. I'm also supplementing and refining a good portion of the material.
Additionally I'm reviewing my notebook(s) of ideas to see where the next "suite" of concepts fits into the overall "One Long Island" game plan.
Thanks to all of you who have offered advice and support.
I look forward to a productive remainder of 2007 and an even more productive 2008.
Additionally I'm reviewing my notebook(s) of ideas to see where the next "suite" of concepts fits into the overall "One Long Island" game plan.
Thanks to all of you who have offered advice and support.
I look forward to a productive remainder of 2007 and an even more productive 2008.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Random thoughts on a Tuesday ...
How about a Long Island Association of Special Districts similar to this, this, this, and this among others?
Clearly many folks across the nation like the smaller structure of local government, not just those of us on Long Island. Giving a "super structure" to the many various districts that allows them to remain autonomous but act collaboratively and more effectively may be what becomes the most efficient way of handling the current situation.
I was watching a local talk show this past Saturday when someone mentioned the Tom Friedman book, The World is Flat (which I read over this past summer). The host was talking about the value of being a "generalist" and how a traditional liberal arts education may now be in demand once again.
I agree up to a point. Yes it is good to be well rounded and well read. Yes we need folks who understand how to "synthesize" diverse elements and bring them together for a common purpose. But we need more.
We need people trained to think broadly with more than a liberal arts education. Students must be taught how to actually facilitate the synthesis. This is one of the foundational points of our proposed "Long Island School of Meta-Interdisciplinary Studies."
Yes, think broadly and creatively, but direct it towards, or at least reference real projects that have an impact in your sphere of interest.
How about a Long Island Service Oriented Architecture Project? Thanks to John Murcott of 411Karma for the tip.
Clearly many folks across the nation like the smaller structure of local government, not just those of us on Long Island. Giving a "super structure" to the many various districts that allows them to remain autonomous but act collaboratively and more effectively may be what becomes the most efficient way of handling the current situation.
I was watching a local talk show this past Saturday when someone mentioned the Tom Friedman book, The World is Flat (which I read over this past summer). The host was talking about the value of being a "generalist" and how a traditional liberal arts education may now be in demand once again.
I agree up to a point. Yes it is good to be well rounded and well read. Yes we need folks who understand how to "synthesize" diverse elements and bring them together for a common purpose. But we need more.
We need people trained to think broadly with more than a liberal arts education. Students must be taught how to actually facilitate the synthesis. This is one of the foundational points of our proposed "Long Island School of Meta-Interdisciplinary Studies."
Yes, think broadly and creatively, but direct it towards, or at least reference real projects that have an impact in your sphere of interest.
How about a Long Island Service Oriented Architecture Project? Thanks to John Murcott of 411Karma for the tip.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Meta Regionalism: Part One
How far can we extend the "One Long Island" and "Long Island 3.0" concepts?
Can we envision the concept of inter-collaborative regional "meta organizations" both here in New York and elsewhere?
First, obviously, we need to prove our theories here on Long Island. But clearly, if structured properly, if inclusive enough, if we are able to "filter out" negative and destructive elements and focus on continually innovating, collaborating and "building bridges," there is really no theoretical end point.
It is almost as if we are creating a non-governmental based and voluntary "Virtual Federalism" or a "Meta Federalism" of sorts. Diversity creates multiple options and opportunities, but there is a recognition of a common "collaborative" organizational requirement for the common good. Now if we can only debate the issues without the overt personal attacks, we may actually be able to compete in the world in the long term.
Large scale change of a type we are proposing is similar to listening to an Ornette Coleman composition. At first listen it sounds completely arbitrary and disorganized. But the more you listen the layers of complexity reveal themselves and the organization, logic and beauty become evident.
We must train ourselves to think critically, but more expansively.
More in part two.
Can we envision the concept of inter-collaborative regional "meta organizations" both here in New York and elsewhere?
First, obviously, we need to prove our theories here on Long Island. But clearly, if structured properly, if inclusive enough, if we are able to "filter out" negative and destructive elements and focus on continually innovating, collaborating and "building bridges," there is really no theoretical end point.
It is almost as if we are creating a non-governmental based and voluntary "Virtual Federalism" or a "Meta Federalism" of sorts. Diversity creates multiple options and opportunities, but there is a recognition of a common "collaborative" organizational requirement for the common good. Now if we can only debate the issues without the overt personal attacks, we may actually be able to compete in the world in the long term.
Large scale change of a type we are proposing is similar to listening to an Ornette Coleman composition. At first listen it sounds completely arbitrary and disorganized. But the more you listen the layers of complexity reveal themselves and the organization, logic and beauty become evident.
We must train ourselves to think critically, but more expansively.
More in part two.
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