Culture

Tony Suggests the Need for More Balloons

The recent publicity stunt pulled in the Colorado skies exposes our infatuation with news that is less than news. Whether or not this odd parental move lands the family another reality show or not, they did receive plenty of publicity. There are some very significant causes in our world … Continue reading

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We Prefer Right Over Compassion

Karen Armstrong offers thoughts combined with critique. Reviving a spirit where the “other” de-centers us from our own dogmatic center expressed by the “Golden Rule” is central to Armstrong’s thoughts. Believing and action cannot be separated.

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Speaking of Non-Violent Revolution

U2 prods others to consider peaceful, non-violent resistance in the face of injustices. Last night they mentioned Iran and Burma.

What are your thoughts on the subject? Have you seen U2’s recent 360 Tour? Thoughts? Impressions?

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What Would Your “Manspace” Look Like?

Spaces are the rage. Spend some time with HGTV, DIY, or TLC and someone is re-creating space. We have watched Design Star a few times and competitors are given a space to do their design magic on. Those who impress move to the next week, someone always goes home.… Continue reading

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The Life and Art of Vincent Van Gogh

For some time I have been interested in Vincent Van Gogh. I recently discovered a series of videos which constitute part of a docudrama co-produced by Jim Belcher.

One of my first considerations of Van Gogh came via Len Sweet’s book, Soul Salsa. Len pointed up the Church … Continue reading

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