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How to Cut the Gemstone

5/17/2021

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I believe the Shop Co-Op is the gemstone of the Community House project.  But so far it has remained a rough uncut gem.  I am not sure even how to get started on this process of cutting away the bedrock.  

I have worked through enough project ideas with my students using a reflective action plan process that I have some tools to get started.  I know for example, to draw on the expertise of the community.  I have been looking for my tradesmen, and it seems like I am not looking in the right place.

Just the other day, I was speaking with my cousin Laura about my dilemma.  She told me that her daughter had worked for a man Manny Rodriguez who has started a program called Revolution Workshop in Chicago. He sounds like an amazing visionary, and I need to connect. 

https://www.revolutionworkshop.org/#/

I then started looking at the Peoria City Council website, and found that in Peoria the host events to highlight construction careers.  

www.peoriagov.org/public-works/constructioncareerspeoria/

So I have a start.  That is what it takes. Now time for me to make a connection and talk with some like-minded people. As Lakshmi said, "Don't be afraid to ask for what you need."


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