Imagine, for a moment, an eagle soaring. What do you see in your mind’s eye? You can likely envision a very large, almost regal appearing bird with an enormous wingspan; up to eight or nine feet wide. You can probably imagine an eagle flying high above the trees with a blue sky backdrop, wings outspread as it scans the skyscape [...]
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An eagle needs both wings
August 31, 2009Musing on humanity
August 30, 2009Usually, this space on this day of the week is filled by the Sunday Service column, shining a spotlight on a different organization each week that relies on community support. I’ve reminded readers of, or introduced them to, ab0ut two dozen or so charitable efforts. That effort will return next week. This week, inspired by [...]
In memoriam: Senator Edward M. Kennedy
August 26, 2009This morning, while skimming through the immediate and vast coverage of Senator Ted Kennedy’s life and the musings about his legacy, this particular quote struck a chord with me. What would be possible for us in a world where these words were not a hope, but a reality? Just imagine. The more our feelings diverge, the [...]
Death panels: A figment of imagination
August 25, 2009My coach often says that “in the absence of facts, people make stuff up.” The recent chatter about “death panels” is a perfect example. I wonder how many of the people who are inciting fear in the minds of the aging or ill have actually read this section of H.R. 3200, also known as the [...]
The Declaration of Independence
July 4, 2009Happy Independence Day! When was the last time you read the text of our Declaration of Independence? That is what today is about, after all! I encourage you to read the slightly edited version below, or click here and read the entire document. As you read, be fully present to the moment in history when this [...]
Independence discussions
June 30, 2009July 4th is Saturday. Hopefully, we will remember that the day is much more than fireworks, baseball games and family picnics. It is a celebration commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence from England by of the thirteen colonies in America. More to come on that later in the week. Did you ever wonder about the [...]
Sunday Service – United We Serve
June 21, 2009This week’s service opportunity comes to us via an announcement by President Obama. The White House is launching a renewed effort to encourage Americans to seek opportunities to help each other. United We Serve launches Monday, June 22. As described on the White House blog, it is “a call to action for all Americans to volunteer this summer [...]
The green generation
April 22, 2009From The Earth Day 2009 Website: Earth Day 2009, April 22,will mark the beginning of The Green Generation Campaign(TM) which will also be the focus of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day in 2010. With negotiations for a new global climate agreement coming up in December, Earth Day 2009 must be a day of action [...]
When no one is watching…or, listening
January 28, 2009You have most likely heard that Illinois Governor Blogojevich is accused of attempting to profit from the Senate seat vacated by President Obama. I don’t know whether he is guilty or not, but am sure the justice system will see this one through. What caught my ear was a comment the governor made in an interview that [...]
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