Lowell Sheppard will bring a personal perspective to the theme of “Independence and Interdependence” and offer personal accounts, stories, and examples of how communities have survived stress and disaster by fostering independence through interdependence. For example, he will tell how the role of the Tsunami Stones illustrate interdependence through time. He will also explore what true independence and self reliance are, which will be themes of his solo crossing of the Pacific.
