Political Matters
Some Intriguing TED Talks
By Andrea on January 25, 2013 / Leave a commentOccasionally, I share some of the inspiring TED Talks. If you don’t know about TED Talks, do take a look at this site — it’s a feast of innovative, thoughtful, and hope-filled presentations by some of our most creative thinkers, taped live and usually eighteen minutes long. Here are several I recently discovered and enjoyed. …
Idle No More, and Heart-Listening
By Andrea on January 13, 2013 / Leave a commentLike many Canadians, I am deeply affected by the Idle No More Movement as waves of protests across our country call attention to the plight of native peoples and their concerns about the desecration of our natural resources. Almost daily, I’m encouraged through emails and facebook to spread the word about events and protest …
I’m Not a Political Animal, but…
By Andrea on April 29, 2011 / 1 CommentThe Toronto Star has been graciously dropping off newspapers in my driveway for over a month as part of an advertising campaign. It’s been a perfect time for me to bone-up on the election issues. In the past, I’ve tended to float along in realms quite off the radar re the political landscape. Not …
Earth Day, Good Friday & Crucifixion in our own Backyard
By Andrea on April 20, 2011 / 5 CommentsI am not the first to notice that Earth Day falls on Good Friday this year. Since Earth Day was initiated in 1970, this has never happened and it will not occur again until 2095. This feels very significant to me as a fertile juxtaposition that begs conscious attention. Therefore, I’m giving careful thought …
Inspiration in the Midst of Devastation
By Andrea on March 22, 2011 / 3 CommentsA friend sent me an email today with this letter by Anne Thomas, written on March 14th in the midst of the Japanese disaster. The letter was originally published online in Ode Magazine; Anne continues to write periodic updates on the situation in Sendai. Anne’s letter echoed the central message of a recently published …
