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Like Miles Says, “So What”
NarcissusWorks: The Ghost Anthology: No, it’s not a real poetry collection. No, I didn’t write the one line poem attributed to me. No, I didn’t give my permission for, or seek, inclusion in this farcical volume. But think about it. … Continue reading
Freedom of Religion
As a pagan, I often overhear pagan conversations where the chief topic of concern is the negative affect that evangelical Christianity has on the “free trade” of alternative religions – its nature to limit, deny, persecute and eradicate viewpoints other … Continue reading
How to Save the World
One of the blogs I read pretty regularly is Dave Pollard’s How to Save the World. Occasionally, something he writes strikes a particularly resonant chord with me — like his February 4th gem A Miniature Truth: Becoming Authentically Yourself. I’ll … Continue reading
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Tagged change, Dave Pollard, evolution, How to Save the World, responsibility, revolution
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Up in Smoke
OK, so as of January 4, I’ve quit smoking. Roughly a 25-year, 2 pack a day habit and now it’s done. No patch. No gum. No Wellbutrin XL (which my better half who also quit needed to help her over … Continue reading
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Tagged cigarettes, Jaime Vendera, Raise Your Voice, singing, smoking, will
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A Bead of Words
A little meme from Word beads on Sentence Strings: For some reason that defied all logic, Stan chose to seclude himself in his workshop each Sunday afternoon. He would spend hours immersed on the internet, each keystroke part of an … Continue reading
The Musician Label III
I’ve been involved in the business (and to some degree, the art) of music for over 30 of my 42 years. I’ve traveled it, studied it, played it, written it and in the process I hope have learned a little … Continue reading
The Failure of American Public Schools
The failure of the American public school system is that while we have emphasized the importance of those skills that “get things done” or that provide our children with the technological tool set to “compete” on a global scale, we … Continue reading
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Tagged America, art, children, curriculum, education, music, music education, schools, teaching
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