Thursday, December 30, 2010

W.S. Merwin & Evolving Spirituality

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More from and about our poet laureate. "In the 1980s and 1990s, Merwin's writing influence derived from his interest in Buddhist p...
Friday, December 24, 2010

Army Suicides: Exceed National Rate, Exceed Combat Deaths

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From Harvard Magazine: Acknowledging [Harvard psychology professor Matthew] Nock's expertise in understanding who is at risk for suicide...
Monday, December 20, 2010

What the River Clarion Says

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It seems that Mary Oliver's heart goes before her, that she merely follows along--going where it leads her, sharing what it tells her. ...
Sunday, December 19, 2010

Prince of Peace

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    This, for those friends in Christ. Sometimes the Gospel accounts or the Epistles say it best, sometimes the Psalms or Prophets. For this...
Friday, December 17, 2010

Obama-GOP Tax Deal Okay for Now--But Just for Now

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President Obama's tax compromise with both the Republicans and his balking Democratic Party is okay with me, under the circumstances. Bu...
Monday, December 13, 2010

Of Coal and Energy and Leadership: China's Broadening Advance, America's Deepening Dysfunction

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Contents:   I. America's Deepening Leadership Dysfunction II. China's Energy Leadership; The Clean(er) Coal Story III. China...
Saturday, December 4, 2010

If Not, Then What?

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                 To Begin With, the Sweet Grass * by Mary Oliver ...The witchery of living is my whole conversation with you, my darlings. ...