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  • State of the Union Reax

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    As I’ve mentioned before, I try to stay away from politics.  However, every now and then I can’t help putting a toe in.  Watched tonight’s State of the Union and was pleasantly surprised by a seemingly liberated Obama.  I think this was his best SOTU to date.  It was simple and direct, but powerful.  Here’s…

  • It ain’t a fit night out for man or beast

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  • Photo of the Day

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    A self-trained textile artist who goes by the name of Mister Finch has crafted a miniature world of flora and fauna that looks as if it was ripped from a vintage store and tossed into Narnia.

  • Sunday Poem

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    For My Young Friends Who Are Afraid There is a country to cross you will find in the corner of your eye, in the quick slip of your foot–air far down, a snap that might have caught. And maybe for you, for me, a high, passing voice that finds its way by being afraid. That…

  • Being There During Bad Times

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    Originally posted on The Dish: Catherine Woodiwiss offers guidance for those who want to help a friend or loved one going through trauma or suffering. Among her suggestions? “Do not offer platitudes or comparisons. Do not, do not, do not”: “I’m so sorry you lost your son, we lost our dog last year … ”…

  • Spirituality & Neuroscience.

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    Originally posted on danieltrump: I’m an ardent supporter of Neuroscience, and understanding human behaviour through brain architecture. The increasing wealth of data coming from fMRI, PET and CAT scans has changed much of our understanding of psychology and behaviour. However, Neuroscience does, potentially, present us with a range of problems, not least of which are…

  • Donny Rico & Chevron make it a crime to defend the environment.

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  • Quote For The Day

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    Originally posted on The Dish: “Now there is a final reason I think that Jesus says, ‘Love your enemies.’ It is this: that love has within it a redemptive power. And there is a power there that eventually transforms individuals. That’s why Jesus says, ‘Love your enemies.’ Because if you hate your enemies, you have…

  • Herbal Folklore

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    Originally posted on Sanctuary Gardener: Tuesday evening, I attended my first meeting of the South Carolina Herbal Society here in Charleston. Because I’m very interested in learning about herbs and herbal medicine, I brought my membership form and annual fee with me. After the first meeting, I can already say that it is going to…

  • Quote for the Day

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    Posted in the comments thread of the Washington Post’s article about Freedom Industries chemical spill and subsequent bankruptcy filing: “The invisible hand of the free market is using sign language to tell its victims: Tough, suckers.”