Rising for Peace. Rising in Love, in Song, and in Prayer
Preamble:The collapse of Soviet styled socialism characterised by the bringing down of the Berlin Wall saw the slow acceptance and absorption of the majority of socialist counties into some form of market economy based on the West. Western (USA & UK) styled capitalism had its day and was heralded a success. The ‘East’ and notions [...]
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President John Adams wrote to his wife in 1776: “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by [...]
As citizens of the United States of America, we believe the U.S. is a very successful country compared to the rest of the world. For the most part, we also trust and respect our complex justice system. If a suspect is proven guilty by the court of law and claims he or she is innocent, [...]
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On this 25th anniversary of the murder of John Lennon, which also happens to be my 54th birthday, I invite you to “imagine” along with John and me: “Imagine there’s no heaven, it’s easy if you try… No hell below us, above us only sky… Imagine all the people living for today…. You may say [...]
Just when we thought spring had finally arrived, we got blasted with snow flurries and wretched weather all day Saturday. Rain mixed with snow and sleet…and spring spirits dashed right along with hopes of getting anything done outside in the garden…or of simply catching a whiff of fresh spring air. Because my calendar tells me [...]
Diesel fuel is made from crude oil, a nonrenewable resource. Biodiesel fuels are characterized as substitutes for diesel, but not all biodiesel fuels are clean and renewable. Renewable biodiesel can be made relatively easily from used vegetable oil.Other possible sources include locally grown cellulosic materials such as switchgrass, straw, hemp, and algae. The B number [...]
“I’m the Lord’s maid, ready to serve.” Luke 1:38. (from THE MESSAGE)To fathom the response of Mary is to capture one of the most powerful messages of Christmas.Engaged to be married to Joseph, full of hope for a life blessed by marriage and motherhood, pure of heart and of body, she had every reason to [...]
Orcas, also known as Killer Whales, rule the sea. They are only endangered by human beings, as no other sea creature could possibly be a threat to them. Orca’s are predators that will even attack other types of whales. Even with the danger that they represent, to both humans and other sea life, they are [...]
