A Call to Action: Join or Die
Last February, we hosted a screening of Join or Die, the documentary about the decline…
John CrowleyJanuary 15, 2026
Social Capital – Petaluma’s literary pub crawl offers a novel way to get off the sofa and the soma
Reprinted from the original Bohemian Article printed in 2005 By Jordan E. Rosenfeld When it…
From Strangers to Friends: Speed-Friending Sparks Connection
This past weekend, Morgan K. and Aqus Café in Petaluma hosted the first Speed-Friending event…
John CrowleySeptember 20, 2025
There’s something timeless about eating together. A simple meal shared outdoors can do more to…
John CrowleyAugust 15, 2025
Before we had smartphones, the internet, or even television, we had the commons. Historically, “the…
John CrowleyAugust 3, 2025
I was recently invited to speak at the International Social Capital Association, where I shared…
John CrowleyAugust 3, 2025
I'm delighted to share this beautifully filmed and edited video by Alia & Vince Beeton…
John CrowleyJune 2, 2025
Irish themed films
With so many friend visiting Ireland I thought I'd put a list of my favorite…
John CrowleyJune 1, 2025
Restorative Justice: A Smarter Investment for Sonoma County
In Sonoma County, the financial toll of traditional punitive systems—court costs, incarceration, and school…
John CrowleyMay 9, 2025
Where Has Our Civic Discourse Gone? The Power of Reflective Listening
It’s no secret that something has gone missing in our public life: the ability to…
John CrowleyMay 9, 2025
From Sparks to Light
I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Suzanne Maggio who is the host…
John CrowleyApril 11, 2025
The Missing Piece in Disaster Preparedness
There’s a consistent and well-documented finding in disaster research: the better you know your neighbors,…
John CrowleyApril 11, 2025
How $120 Helped My Kids Conquer Public Speaking—and Social Anxiety
Like many people, I grew up with a deep fear of public speaking. The thought…
John CrowleyMarch 12, 2025
Democracy Dies in Loneliness—And Flourishes in Community
We often think of democracy as something that happens at the ballot box. But democracy…
aqusdevMarch 5, 2025
One Minute That Changed Everything
Some twenty years ago, amidst the daily scramble of getting my two boys to school,…
aqusdevJanuary 5, 2025