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May10

The Great Philosophers: Bentham and Mill

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San Diego Oasis at Rancho Bernardo, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr., Rancho Bernardo, CA 92128

No two names are more associated with the influential ethical theory of Utilitarianism that Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) and his protégé John Stuart Mill (1806-1873). Attempting to bring scientific rigor to the messy business of morality, Bentham and Mill left a lasting legacy in the way we govern and legislate our collective decisions, and navigate our personal moral calculations. Learn how Utilitarianism made modern rights movements possible, including women’s rights, animal rights, and the rights of LGBTQ+ people. Whether you know it or now, you may already be a utilitarian.

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Apr17

The Wisdom of Resilience

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San Diego Oasis, In Person Only, 5500 Grossmont Center Drive Suite 269 , La Mesa, CA 91942

Growing older means letting go, but it also means saying hello to a whole host of new experiences, perceptions, opportunities, and insights. In more ways than one, our sunset years are a second childhood – an opportunity to view the world anew, with new eyes, and to slip deeper into a sense of wonder and appreciation. But it takes resilience to stay joyful in the face of the facts – our waning abilities, the loss of loved ones, and the dawning awareness that we can’t wait until later to be happy – we have to choose it now. Join us as we comb through the world’s wisdom traditions for tools we can use to cultivate the resilience needed to remain conscious of the beauty and wonder of being alive.

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Two Pines

NOMINATED, BEST AMERICANA ALBUM, SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2014

"Produced by San Diego music mainstay Sven-Erik Seaholm, its 14 songs combine Bolland’s thoughtful lyrics and warm, conversational vocals with songs that salute Neil Young, Gram Parsons, Jackson Browne and other singer-songwriters who established country-flavored rock in the late 1960s and early ’70s. By turns melancholic and upbeat, it’s a well-crafted work..."

       George Varga -- San Diego Union-Tribune

"Bolland is a master of evoking the unhurried stumble-step of Young’s ballads, the catchiness of the Eagles’ rock hooks, and close harmonies and country-wise feel that made Parsons an icon."

       Frank Kocher -- San Diego Troubadour

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California

BEST AMERICANA ALBUM, SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2007

"The simple presentation and honest sentiment of California is The Coyote Problem at its best – just three men delivering songs that do what great songs do – make you feel the joys and pains of being alive. Singer-songwriter Peter Bolland is, quite simply, in the class of artists like Jackson Browne, Steve Earle and John Hiatt who built Americana before it had a name."

       Ed Burns -- San Diego Troubadour

"The Coyote Problem obviously knows how to craft a good song. Each tune takes you on a fulfilling journey…”

       Nina Garin -- San Diego Union-Tribune

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Wire

BEST AMERICANA ALBUM, SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2005

"The Bakersfield gods smile when the Coyote Problem plies their wickedly enjoyable brand of beefy Americana."

       Dennis Cook -- ebong.org

"A masters course in roots rock style…heartfelt songwriting expertise…a perfect soundtrack for a long lonely ride out to the desert.”

       Ed Burns -- San Diego Troubadour

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Frame

NOMINATED, BEST AMERICANA ALBUM, SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS 2002

"No fancy, specialty-store ingredients were used to create this 12-cut feast. Still, it’s meat-and-potatoes fare prepared by a master chef. Peter Bolland has The Gift. ”
       John D'Agonstino, Taylor Guitars -- Wood & Steel
"The lap steel resonates, the harmonica is pure Dylan/Neil and the voice is singular and soulful. A fantastic record. I am an instant fan. ”
       Kenny Weissberg, Music Without Boundaries -- KPRI FM

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