god bless the rain, and the storm clouds that bring it. god bless the music, and the voices that sing it. god bless the ones who sing everything wrong. god bless the creatures who do not belong. god bless the hearts and the souls who are grieving for those who have left, and for those… Continue reading blessings on 9/11
Category: peace, environment, social justice et al
would you like a hug?
“would you like a hug? it’s free hug day today!” we must have said that at least 500 times today. and hugged at least 100 people. seniors, children, big people, small people, shy people, exuberant people, vancouverites and vacationers, sweating people and people in their sweaters. we hugged ’em all. yes, we joined the free… Continue reading would you like a hug?
free hug day!
what, another free hug day? wasn’t it on july 7? and what’s free hug day anyway? well, most of you know, probably. but if you’re a little like me and you don’t always keep up with the news, go to wikipedia and find out. bascially, it’s something started by a man called juan mann back… Continue reading free hug day!
flaming vs. appreciative communication
yesterday, thomas from microsoft posted about blog reactions to some of robert scoble’s videos. to those of you who don’t spend their day swimming around in the blogosphere (perhaps because your online life doesn’t completely consume all your hours?), robert scoble is a prominent speaker, author and blogger, particularly interested in the social aspects of… Continue reading flaming vs. appreciative communication
fear, ignorance and disabilities
do you ever feel like you’re going through your days, and they have a theme? sometimes it feels like i’m being approached by a waiter: “and today’s special is …” well, my special this week seems to be abilities, disabilities, different abilities – that whole box of themes. it started with the ongoing story of… Continue reading fear, ignorance and disabilities
the weekend to end breast cancer – a transforming experience
“she made it another year, she made it another year.” that’s all that went through my mind as i watched the crowd of walkers surge into the stadium. yesterday afternoon was the celebration of another weekend to end breast cancer. one weekend a year, thousands of walkers, encouraged by tens of thousands of sponsors, donors… Continue reading the weekend to end breast cancer – a transforming experience
nagasaki: taking refuge in peace
i just came back from a visit to the buddhist temple here in kelowna where we are for our summer vacation. the minister there is chanting sutras in a non-stop 12-hour marathon to commemorate the 62nd anniversary today of the bombing of nagasaki. as opposed to hiroshima, which had been bombed a few days earlier… Continue reading nagasaki: taking refuge in peace
a big bagful of tidbits
time for some bullet blogging again. here are some interesting tidbits: it’s impossible to go to nancy white’s blog without finding something fascinating. ever heard of the cambodian bloggers summit? no??? well, why don’t you go here and find out. and maybe do more than find out. chip in to help beth kanter go there:… Continue reading a big bagful of tidbits
leave my blog instantly!
… and head over to Miss604, who is typing her little (and very smart and funny) fingers off in her blogathon participation. every 30 minutes she’s posting a new article, for 24 hours (48 posts in a day! get that???), supporting the surrey food bank. what are you still doing here? shoo! go!
rant: anglican qualifiers
“may i ask what age group you fall into? ok, thanks. do you work for a marketing company? no? good. and your household income? thank you. last question, what postal code do you live in? oh, V5W? i’m sorry, we already have the quota for people with your profile filled.” i’m sure you’ve all heard… Continue reading rant: anglican qualifiers