Blessed Are The Mothers In 1870, author, suffragist, and pacifist Julia Ward Howe campaigned for Mother’s Peace Day, the forerunner of Mother’s Day (which was also created thanks to the vision of a mother and daughter, both named Anna Jarvis). In her Mother’s Peace Day Proclamation, Howe, the author of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”Continue reading
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The human race is challenged more than ever before to demonstrate our mastery – not over nature but of ourselves. — Rachel Carson, author of Silent Spring Today marks the end of Winter, and seven years since the U.S. invaded Iraq for excuses based on lies and greed. Rather than pouring our economic well-being andContinue reading
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On Sept. 11, in memory of all innocents who have died as a result of nationalist arrogance and religious intolerance.
Brigid © Lisa IrisThe opposite of war is not peace, it’s creation.— Jonathon Larson, Rent There is no doubt that we are moving through times of tremendous socio-economic stress. Our new president, Barack Obama, has encouraged Americans to respond by making service to our country and to one another a priority. This may take manyContinue reading
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The Knight of Swords The aim of military training is not just to prepare men for battle,but to make them long for it.— Louis SimpsonHere is a first! It’s hard to believe, but it appears that we have never once had a visit from the Knight of Swords in all the years I’ve been pullingContinue reading
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