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Words and Music by Alan AtKisson

Alan AtKisson

Occasional reflections on writing, songwriting, politics, sustainability-related issues, and whatever else comes to mind

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    Author, writer, advisor, speaker, songwriter. I aim to accelerate our development towards a sustainable human civilisation on a living planet. Many years of leadership and consulting experience, see AlanAtKisson.com. Happy to help.

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