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Boogie Street, Leonard Cohen
O Crown of Light, O Darkened One… There’s no one who has told us yet… what Boogie Street is for…
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If the Owl Calls Again
by John Haines If the Owl Calls Again at dusk from the island in the river, and it’s not too cold, I’ll wait for the moon to rise, then take wing, and glide to meet him. We will not speak, … Continue reading
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Ode to Ostara, Goddess of Spring
OSTARA HAS COME! Waking from slumber and dreams of flight, I blink my eyes against the light. I feel the warmth of the morning sun, Excite at the day and what is to come – For now is a time … Continue reading
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The Buddha, a film by David Grubin
PBS documentary The Buddha premiers April 7, 2010 at 8 p.m. EST This documentary for PBS by award-winning filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere, tells the story of the Buddha’s life, a journey especially relevant to our own … Continue reading
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International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day. In commemoration, I want to recognize and remember Sojourner Truth. Born into slavery in 1797, Isabella Baumfree, who later changed her name to Sojourner Truth, would become one of the most powerful advocates for human … Continue reading
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The Invitation
by Oriah Mountain Dreamer It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you … Continue reading
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International Quirkyalone Day
Today, February 14th, is not only Valentine’s Day, it is also International Quirkyalone Day. IQD is an international ‘love yourself’ day. It’s a mindset. It’s not opposed to a loving relationship between two people — in fact, one can be … Continue reading
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On Solitude
Walden, published in 1854, details Henry David Thoreau’s sojourn in a cabin on Walden Pond, amidst woodland owned by his friend and mentor Ralph Waldo Emerson, near Concord, Massachusetts. The following is a short excerpt Solitude “I find it wholesome … Continue reading
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Here’s to ‘Em!
Here’s to the crazy ones! The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status quo. You can … Continue reading
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