Breakdown Precedes Breakthrough
Jorge earned enough to be under the taxable limit Because he didn’t want to pay for war He couldn’t say “No” when someone asked “Would you help us fight back?” He gave and gave and…
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How To Practice Buddhism in a Nation Perpetually at War
First, deal with your koan: “Do not kill. Do not let others kill. Find whatever means possible to protect life and prevent war.” Second, deepen your breathing. Third, most importantly, build the sangha based on…
How To Practice Buddhism in a Nation Perpetually at War
First, deal with your koan: “Do not kill. Do not let others kill. Find whatever means possible to protect life and prevent war.” Second, deepen your breathing. Third, most importantly, build the sangha based on…
Hello, Dualism
Hello, Dualism Come, have a shot of espresso with me I know you’ve had a hard time Working overtime nonstop can’t be easy Everyone’s on to you And wants a piece of you You animate…
Something’s Happening to Madeleine Weil
After hearing Cal speak Of his trips to Friendship Villages Madeline Weil started missing classes She’d rather read in the library Than go to Business Law classes She’d study the photos of the children She…
Something’s Happening to Madeleine Weil
After hearing Cal speak Of his trips to Friendship Villages Madeline Weil started missing classes She’d rather read in the library Than go to Business Law classes She’d study the photos of the children She…
The Affordable Care Act Won’t Help Me Here
Dear Doc I have three doctor specialist appointments– Cardiology, cardiology Hematology– In the next two weeks But there’s no doctor I can see about missing you –from novel-nearing-completion, Our Heroic and Ceaseless 24/7 Struggle against…
She Should Have Won the National Book Award
But then I think What do these awards mean They gotta serve somebody I’ve checked the libraries It’s her only book On this—or any— subject Why should the luminaries and guardians honor her Which is…
What Would Gandhi Do
What would Gandhi do Under the B-52s? What would Desmond Tutu do If he’d been caught up with villagers in a search and destroy mission? What would HHDL do If an American soldier was looking…
Hey Soul Brother
Hey Soul Brother What are you doing here? Why are you killing us? Why aren’t you at home Fighting those who are killing you? Hey Soul Brother You got better things to do You ought…