Music Producers : https://soundcloud.com/light-memory x https://soundcloud.com/iamvayu x https://soundcloud.com/ambientnorthernlight 

Mastring : https://soundcloud.com/iamvayu

Vocal : https://soundcloud.com/ambientnorthernlight

Lyrics : 
Is there anything you want to say 
Is there anything you want to play
Hide and seek in pallas of main
Is there anything you want to play x2

Cover Art : Philippe Nick

Palindrome / Light Memory x Ṿ Ʌ Ẏ U x Ambient Light

Homeless families and  homeless women find a haven in Portland, Oregon when they connect with Rose Haven.  Rose Haven has been operating for more than 20 years in Portland and provides a variety of services as well as a safe place for women to work on making their life better.  Liz Starke, Development Director of Rose Haven, describes their many successes in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic, the severe weather and wild fires in Oregon.  What is amazing is her positive outlook.

Rose Haven - Interview Of Liz Starke

There are so many international emergencies. War, civil strife, floods, excessive hear, hurricanes and tornadoes. When these happen normal activities cease and support from many international agencies is essential to provide a reasonably stable life.  The Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies is one of the many agencies that help support education.  They cooperate with some 4000 organizations that provide education by providing resources and helping coordinate the services.  They also provide training and utilize studies that help these education oriented agencies.  You can find out more about them at https://inee.org/.

How Are Children Educated During War

The 2021 census reports that more than 80% of the US population now lives in cities.  This should include unincorporated urban and rural communities. Community leaders as well as state and local political figures have been asking if Counties are able to manage the urban unincorporated communities, many which are larger than the incorporated cities.  A group of residents living in the Oak Grove and Jennings Lodge unincorporated communities decided to find out what other sorts or political structure s might provide better more equitable support for their residents.  They found money from Metro, a regional form of government unique to Oregon, to fund the "Oak Lodge Governance Project."  They have been promoting their project to the local community using their own funds. So, some residents in a retirement community, Willamette View, is helping them promote their study.  This interview is part of that effort.  In this interview you'll meet Mitra Anoshiravani and Eleanore Hunter, organizing members of the project.  They'll explain the purpose of the project, provide some historical context, and describe the project's current status.  You may not live in this community, however, you should learn how a similar look at your community might help you see if your tax dollars are best spent. Take a look at the Oak Lodge Governance Project website: http://oaklodgegovernanceproject.org/

Are Cities &  Counties Set Up To Serve Unincorporated Communities

Pam Brown, co-host of the Keeping Kurrent Show, interviews Karie Shirtz, a dental hygienist located in the greater Portland, Oregon area. She learns what motivated Karie to become a dental hygienist and what it took to become one.  Pam Brown is interested in helping individuals think about availability of the great employment opportunities.

Karie Shirtz Dental Hygienist

Hear Desiree Eden Ocampo, Executive Director of Rehab's Sisters talk about the way they create community through radical hospitality with the marginalized by poverty homelessness, sex work, violence and substance abuse.  They are located in Portland Oregon and serve some 400 individuals meals every Friday as well as provide helpful conversation, games, hygienic products, and support.  You can find out how to support them on their website: https://rahabs-sisters.org/

Rehab's Sisters Serving The Homeless And Despised

Dr. Michael Connolly, a volunteer at the Palm Springs California Art Museum talks about the significance of this art museum. He also describes the role a museum art docent  in helping visitors understand the the museum's art.

Palm Springs Art Museum It's Worth It

There are a variety of ways to examine life at home and abroad during World War Two. Adele Longmore, a Portland, Oregon resident shares her personal story about this time.

Adele Longmore - WWII Experience

There are many great job opportunities available to individuals seeking new work.  Pam Brown introduces you to Adam "Thorn" Smith, Oregon based tour guide.  Individuals might find such a job to be rewarding, flexible, and sufficient to meet personal financial needs.  You'll find out what it means to learn this trade and, if you're interested, learn how to get in touch with Adam Smith.

What's So Great About Being A Tour Guide

Up to 70,000 persons usually come together at the Burning Man. They bring their campers, tents, artistic vehicles, lights, drones, costumes and lots of food to share with others.  You'll learn what it's like for one person to attend the 2021 Burning Man.  Tyler George made the decision to join a number of friends to find out what it would be like.  Tyler is a colorful, friendly person who can get very enthusiastic.  Perhaps you'll decide to go to the 2022 Burning Man.

What's So Great About Burning Man

The armed forces staff said that eliminating the symptoms of PTSD was not a desirable treatment.  This attitude has been proven wrong headed There are coaches and counselors who have successful practices in treating PTSD and grief.  Kelly Wilson, an Oregon resident is one such coach. Find out more about this treatment by listening to her interview. You can learn more about her practice and treatment methods by looking at https://www.wilsonwrites.com/

Healing People's PTSD

I have many new opportunities while living near Portland, Oregon. I’m facilitating a group called Climate Change & Environmental Justice Task Force for the Southminster Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, Oregon. At the same time, I’ve been elected the Vice Chair of the Green Team at Willamette View, a retirement community of some 500 people. 

I have traveled internationally since the early 2000’s. I had a brief hiatus, but, now have started again. My latest foray was to Kansas & Florida, two places that are very different than Oregon, socially, politically, geographically, and otherwise. But I appreciated this experience and will share them on Sound Cloud.

Rehab's Sisters Serving The Homeless And Despised

Keeping Kurrent

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