Personal blog on community, sustainability, and the ordinary work of showing up.
Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where I write about sustainability and what it means to build resilient, healthy communities from the ground up — in our environment, our neighborhoods, and ourselves. I write at the intersection of spiritual practice and civic life, because I believe the quiet, ordinary work of showing up with intention is how we become better neighbors, citizens, and stewards of the world around us. You’ll also find recipes, local events, and whatever else comes to mind.
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March 24, 2026 Public Comment on Sarasota County School Board Proposal: Rule Number 5.301 – “Student Disruptions and Demonstrations” Good morning. My name is Andrea Buscemi, and I’m a parent with children in Sarasota County public schools and a military veteran. I’m here to oppose the proposed policy (agenda item 5.301) restricting “political activity” and…
March 15, 2026 Each Sunday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity (SURE) holds a prayer vigil at Payne Park in Sarasota — a companion vigil to one held simultaneously at the Big Cypress detention facility in the Everglades by the Miccosukee Tribe. This article captures my personal reflection from an…
March 8, 2026 Each Sunday from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sarasota United for Responsibility and Equity (SURE) holds a prayer vigil at Payne Park in Sarasota — a companion vigil to one held simultaneously at the Big Cypress detention facility in the Everglades by the Miccosukee Tribe. The following is a transcript of the personal…
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