…as I’ve researched, thought, and jogged my memory about 1968, I’ve realized that maybe what we’re going through today isn’t so different, and maybe there is ground for hope. So come with me as I re-live some of 1968.
Category: Culture
What’s Wrong with the American Dream
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Mel Harkrader Pine At the age of 30, I got my first ride on a corporate jet. My companions were the Vice Chairman of the Mobil Corporation Board and our wives. Since we were four passengers on a short flight — New York to Washington —…
Buddhism Is Compassionate Action
Originally posted on Peace Paul's Blog:
My wife and I don’t live in the Hawaii of postcards and movies. Our Hawaii is often overlooked and un-photographed. It is the Hawaii where 1 in 6 residents live in poverty and close to 70% of our school age children qualify for the free or reduced lunch…
Real Buddha Quotes About Fake Buddha Quotes; Lion’s Roar
Long before fake news, fake quotes were common. And the Buddha is one of the phenomenon’s biggest victims.
Opinion | The Mythical ‘War on Christmas’ Drives Us Apart; Washington Post
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Mel Harkrader Pine I understand that many of my conservative and libertarian friends believe that the war on Christmas is real, but like much in today’s polarized world, I don’t get it. A Jewish Buddhist Unitarian Universalist Contrarian, I grew up in a Christmas-loving culture. I often…
Snootiness vs a Young Musician Trying to Help
A video helped raise almost $110 million for charity, but it brought a tsunami of criticism for the 26-year-old Ed Sheeran.
Buddhism Is More ‘Western’ Than You Think, but Is It ‘Liberal’?
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Mel Harkrader Pine My religion, Unitarian Universalism, fits neatly into the theme of this blog, but does my spiritual practice, Buddhism? If you need a reminder, our theme is, “Helping liberal religion live up to its its promise.” Is Buddhism a liberal religion? It depends. As…
Social Justice and Dry Bones
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Rev. Kate Braestrup From the prophet Jeremiah: O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live: And I will lay sinews upon you, and…
Is That a Shame?
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Mel Harkrader Pine “A lot of people seem to think I started this business,” (Elvis) Presley told Jet magazine in 1957. “But rock ‘n’ roll was here a long time before I came along. Nobody can sing that music like colored people. Let’s face it: I…
Be Careful What You Resolve To Do…you just might do it
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Rev. Kate Braestrup As a rule, my New Year’s resolutions are notable neither for originality nor for their chances of being fulfilled. Year after year, along with so many of my fellow Americans, I resolve to– -surprise!– – exercise and lose weight. Year after year, my…
Me, Too
Let’s recognize that no one has a monopoly on pain.
For Me, These Shootings Are Personal
When faced with the unbelievable, like mass killings, we react by not believing the obvious.
Melting-Pot Dharma 