A River Between

It’s been in the making for a while, but now that we’ve been able to tell some really close friends, I thought I’d make the big announcement here.

In September, Michael and I (and Junebug) will be leaving Northfield to live in Duluth, MN. We have been talking for a while with the Loaves and Fishes Catholic Worker Community about our desires to someday move to Duluth. At first it was just casual, but then the community gave us an offer we couldn’t refuse. We’ll be moving into Hannah House, helping them out by paying the taxes, insurance, and utilities, as well as helping them out and being involved however we are comfortable.

If you aren’t sure what a “Catholic Worker Community” is - here’s a brief history lesson. Originally founded by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, the Catholic Worker movement has sought to provide shelter, meals, and hospitality to those who are homeless. They have also been know for their “radical” political stances regarding peace and social justice. Many folks in this movement have been know for their civil disobedience, especially against war, militarism, and nuclear weapons - often from a very radical Christian or spiritual standpoint.

We’re not sure exactly what we’ll end up doing there, but I have a lead on some office space in Downtown Duluth for doing bodywork, and Michael is considering driving for Duluth Transit for a time. Whatever we do for “jobs” we will figure out. This is just an opportunity for us to live on SO MUCH LESS money, and to be around incredibly like-minded friends. Duluth is where Michael lived when we first met, and where he and I did sidewalk chalk drawings all around the city for Hiroshima Day.

We’re incredibly excited! We’re going up this weekend to help clean the house and get involved with a march down the Lake Superior coast. Apparently the military has been dumping some toxic waste in the lake and it’s gotten a bit out of hand.

Wish us luck!

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