I try not to write “hop on the bandwagon” postings about the current “hot” topic in the news. I like to have a bit of…
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Applying aikido to life (2 of 2)
I’ve come to the conclusion I don’t agree with the definition of Gatekeeper. I do agree there’s more than just the two extremes — regardless…
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Part of a quick “reflection” written for my aikido class. Huzzah! My aikido class has a list of recommended readings. The first of those books,…
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There was also a curious song with four female singers titled “Sending You A Little Christmas.” I say curious because it was about being far…
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As a child I adored the holiday season: the wonderful carol singing, the excitement and sharing and happiness that abounded all around us, the excited…
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One of my housemates is in a world mythology class. I was quite interested to hear this, since I love mythology, and I thought this…
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“When facts fail you, words come in handy.” — Goethe Frankly, I deplore most of the “talking heads” garbage (yes, I call it that deliberately)…
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What is the form this mental organization takes? Dr. Lakoff believes our personal morality is framed by our family structure as children. There are two…
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Originally posted November 2004 Credits: To Bob, of course, due to his irritating (but this time helpful) habit of always leaving the radio on! ;)…
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Papal Sin: Structures of Deceit Another critic I found on the web saw double standards in Wills’ book — a desire within Wills to dispense…
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