Don “We do not need more military or political experts, more troops, more study groups or more money to solve the problems in Iraq. We need people willing to tell the truth and act on it! If our nation can only think about winning and losing, then we are committed to future participation in mass suffering. … Read more
Tonight I had been watching Dances with Wolves on the local public television station. It’s one of my favorite movies and as I was watching the meeting between Kicking Bird, Stands with a Fist, and John Dunbar, I am struck by the parallels with Iraq. Dunbar realizes that the Sioux are not the boogie men … Read more
My question, Mr. President: If God asked you to bombard, invade and occupy Iraq for four years, why did he send an opposite message to the Pope? Read more here… Technorati Tags:george bush, iraq war, george mcgovern
Today marks the 109th anniversary of my grandmother’s birthday. She was my paternal grandmother and a woman with whom I spent a great deal of time. As a little boy I used to sit next to her and hold her hand as she would feed me chewing gum and nearly anything else I would ask … Read more
Today I spent some time appreciating the beautiful simplicity of silence. I began my day with a run of 4.5 miles. Last week I wrote of “running for peace.” There is a silence in those early morning runs. The awareness of my breath. I am running just to run, not to or for, but just … Read more
Interesting to read that the Bush Administration is chiding the Maliki administration for “botching” the hanging of Saddam’s half brother. In a war known for its surgical air-strikes and smart weaponry killing your fellow man can get messy as it did for the latest hanging victims. The images of blood running everywhere are neatly excised … Read more
I came across a blog tonight in a search for Albert Nolan with a message that really resonates for me. I wanted to share it with you and hope that you are enlightened by the message. “Tis a gift to be simple..” I just love the writing style. Click here to read more. Technorati Tags:simplicity, … Read more
I got an extra day off this weekend due to the Martin Luther King Observance. I spent part of my day driving to Abbey of the Genesee. One of my good friends had remarked that her mother would love to have a coffee mug like mine. I drink my tea and coffee out of a … Read more
Today, I rolled out of bed at 10:00 am. Mt. Irenaeus is about a forty minute drive from my home. I had a decision to make and at first I was tempted to roll over and take a break this week. Then I thought, okay I’ll shower quickly. I got on the road in 20 … Read more
This is a great letter and post from PlainFoolish. I hope you take the time to go there and read it. Let us pray that reason wins over delusion.
