Jessica Archer:  

Life September 05, 2008 Update Hello everyone! How are you? It's been so, so, long. Here's an update on what's been going on in my life: I still live in the mountains near Asheville, NC but a move to Europe is coming next summer 09. I'm not sure where to yet, its all kind of new, but I am excited to be going! I usually go by Naomi now, though Jessica is still my legal name. If you haven't heard how I got from Joe to Naomi - its a long story that began quite some time ago. I'm still in the nonprofit/activist field. I run an organization called Four Directions Solidarity Network. We work with Indigenous (native) communities from around the world to preserve traditional native culture. We formed to work in Louisiana with the coastal tribes immediately after Hurricane Katrina/Rita and we also do alot of work with the Lakota Nation. I also still do a little work related to social/global justice, civil liberties, environmental protection, and provide professional facilitation to groups/nonprofits, and other sorts of progressive training. I also do graphic design work. But my Indigenous work is what makes me the most fulfilled and happy. I have a partner of five years named Susan. We have two cats and two jack russell terrorists.. er.. terriers. I still love the ocean - and yes...Expand for more