It’s quite something, isn’t it? I am terribly excited!
Sir Richard Branson, upon unveiling his new shuttle Spaceship
It flew! It flew!
Rocket Boys by Homer H. Hickam
This week, as so often magically happens, several events in my life converged to offer a bright message. For me, the result was a reminder of the importance of wonder, of celebration, of exploration and of science. (more…)
“I suddenly wanted something to read about women,
but I couldn’t find anything.”
Poet Judy Grahn
Sanctuary
In Austin, Texas, on the corner of 12th and Lamar, there is a small shop that, for years, has been one of the sanctuary places in my life. Its bright storefront display promotes a wide variety of items: feminist biographies, environmental photojournalism, insightful children’s books, progressive political commentary and gifts promoting peace. Entering customers, especially women, are welcomed home. Behind the counter sits owner, Susan Post, an unassuming woman with eyes as soft as her voice. When asked, she will speak of her unwavering dedication to feminism and her heart for writers. The shop I speak of is Book-woman, one of only a handful of independent feminist bookstores in the country and the only one in Texas. A store devoted to improving women’s lives–what better way to live out a Passion for the Greater Good? (more…)
What Is the Idea That Is America?
That is exactly the question considered by author and pre-eminent foreign affairs expert Anne-Marie Slaughter in her new book, The Idea That Is America, whose title is based on a comment made by an Army Captain back from Iraq. Slaughter is Dean of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and someone who writes and speaks extensively about foreign policy theory. (more…)
Reading That Book Changed My Life!
If you are a reader, you have probably said these very words.
Which one was it for you?
War and Peace? The Diary of Anne Frank? The Color Purple? Purpose Driven Life?
Maybe it was something less weighty, but just as unforgettable like Nancy Drew or Huckleberry Finn.
Recently, I gave some thought to the idea of how books influence our lives. (more…)
There are a hundred ways to kneel and kiss the ground.
Jelaluddin Balkhi (Rumi)
The Essential Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks
Imagine yourself so filled with gratitude and joy that you feel compelled to kneel–to kneel!–and kiss the very ground on which you stand, to thank God/Nature/Life for the pleasure and priviledge of living! Now imagine a hundred ways to express that joy!
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Twenty Minutes to Rekindle Your Spirit!
Theme: Peacemaking
Are you disturbed by the conflict in the world or maybe even the conflict in your own life?
Join Anne McCrady for this as she takes a look at how we can be peacemakers for ourselves and others.
Anne shares how peace is not just the absence of global violence, peace is a choice we make about how we live each day. In this compelling program, Anne McCrady inspires listeners to make peace a personal intention and peacemaking a daily practice. She reminds listeners that if we join forces for peace, the outcome can be a better world, a healthier society, a more loving family and that greatest of blessings: a peaceful heart.
Quotes by: Mahatma Gandhi, Howard Hunter, John F. Kennedy, Deepak Chopra, Isabel McCrady
An Inspirational Story about: Betty Williams, Northern Ireland Peace Activitist, 1977 Nobel Peace Laureate
Books Recommendations for: Peace Is the Way by Deepak Chopra; The Search for a Non-Violent Future by Michael Nagler; Speak Peace by Marshall B. Rosenber
Poems: What I Tell Children and Sus Madres by Anne McCrady
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