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A Restorative New Reality: Of Pies and Curmudgeons

Some respectful but passionate back-and-forth between BANR founder Ted Wachtel, and an old college pal, David Heekin, with widely disparate views. David expresses his doubts about Ted’s “pie in the sky” ideals and aspirations, and Ted responds in a restorative way.

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Pie In The Sky

Another New Writer for BuildingANewReality.com by Ted Wachtel  David Heekin I am pleased to introduce David Heekin, retired Continental Airlines and former United States Air Force pilot, occasional writer and frequent curmudgeon. I trust you’ll enjoy his humor and willingness to challenge. I asked him to write his reaction to our recent series of BANR […]

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Pie In The Oven

Ted Wachtel responds to David Heekin’s concerns about sortition in his “Pie In The Sky” blog post.

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Ye Olde Curmudgeon

Old friend David Heekin continues his challenges of Ted Wachtel’s “pie in the sky” ideas.

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Responding to “Ye Olde Curmudgeon”

A significant reason that restorative conferences are so successful is because they are voluntary. By choosing to come to an event, participants are predisposed to make the process work.