A Free and Independent Press

A strong, responsible press is fundamental to a functioning democracy. It is more important than Wall Street, or the banks, or the auto industry, folks. I believe the demise of newspapers is far more devastating than just about any other single ingredient in this economic meltdown. TV news, in its increasingly sound byte and info-tainment … Read more

Saturday Video

As we discover our true creative, artistic natures, we become creators and healers. Our creative talents are desperately needed, to reveal and overcome the false messages of vested interests, and find solutions to the quiet, but increasingly urgent crisis of global climate change:

"..And Grace Will Lead Us Home"

Through many dangers, toils and snares…We have already come.T’was Grace that brought us safe thus far…and Grace will lead us home. – Amazing Grace, by John Newton – 1772 Today, our year and a day journey with the three Graces, Aglaia (Splendor, Radiance), Euphrosyne (Festivity, Cheerfulness), and Thalia (Blooming, Flowering, Joy) comes to its completion. … Read more

What Happened to the Video

Yesterday, I posted an inspiring video that was created by Lauren Rosenfeld, a fifth grade teacher, and her husband Jamie, at Rainbow Mountain School in Asheville, NC. Her intention was, “to focus on what we DO want instead of what we DON”T want.” The idea behind this is nothing new: We can make things happen … Read more