I did a thing! Well, I painted a thing — for my ATS bellydance troupe’s upcoming ritual of the Descent of Inanna, taking place this…
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Collie
Dashing and eclectic scholar-about-town. Have laptop, will travel!
Book review: “Introducing Ethics” by Dave Robinson & Chris Garratt, pt. 3
(A review written in August 2005 of a book suggested by the Philosopher’s Café group I used to attend. This review, while not that enthralling,…
Continue ReadingBook review: “Introducing Ethics” by Dave Robinson & Chris Garratt, pt. 2
(A review written in August 2005 of a book suggested by the Philosopher’s Café group I used to attend. This review, while not that enthralling,…
Continue ReadingBook review: “Introducing Ethics” by Dave Robinson & Chris Garratt, pt. 1
(A review written in August 2005 of a book suggested by the Philosopher’s Café group I used to attend. This review, while not that enthralling,…
Continue ReadingMansplaining nonviolence, part 2
I found myself somewhat disturbed when the older white male speaker confidently asserted that Gandhi was the first person to really codify nonviolence. Had the…
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I will be marching in the San Jose Women’s March on the 21st of January, mostly because traveling to Washington to march is financially currently…
Continue ReadingBook Review: “A Circle of Quiet” by Madeleine L’Engle (pt. 3)
(originally published 15 November 2004) Still, like L’Engle, I hope we all continue learning throughout our journey of life… and I hope I have a…
Continue ReadingBook Review: “A Circle of Quiet” by Madeleine L’Engle (pt. 2)
(originally published 15 November 2004) The nature of creation & Self On the other hand, I did admire the courage of someone willing to continue…
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(originally published 15 November 2004) I came to this book with great expectations. Perhaps if I’d not loved A Wrinkle in Time so much, or…
Continue ReadingElection Day
I truly believed we as a nation were better than this. …I am beyond appalled. I have no words.
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