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Meryl Ann Butler is an artist, author, educator and OEN Editor who has been actively engaged in utilizing the arts as stepping-stones toward joy-filled wellbeing for over 25 years. She studied art with Harold Ransom Stevenson in Sea Cliff NY for seven years before opening her own art school. Stevenson had been a student of Norman Rockwell.
Her art in a wide variety of media can be seen on her YouTube video, "Visionary Artist Meryl Ann Butler on Creativity and Joy" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcGs2r_66QE
A NYC native, her response to 9-11 was to pen an invitation to healing through creativity, entitled, "90-Minute Quilts: 15+ Projects You Can Stitch in an Afternoon" (Krause 2006), which is a bestseller in the craft field. The sequel, MORE 90-Minute Quilts: 20+ Quick and Easy Projects With Triangles and Squares was released in April, 2011. Her popular video, How to Stitch a Quilt in 90 Minutes with Meryl Ann Butler can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrShGOQaJQ8
She has been active in a number of international, arts-related projects as a citizen diplomat, and was arts advisor to Baltimore's CIUSSR (Center for Improving US-Soviet Relations), 1987-89. She made two trips to the former USSR in 1987 and 1988 to speak to artists, craftpersons and fashion designers on the topic of utilizing the arts as a tool for global wellbeing. She created the historical "First US-Soviet Children's Peace Quilt Exchange Project" in 1987-88, which was the first time a reciprocal quilt was given to the US form the former USSR.
Her artwork is in collections across the globe.
Meryl Ann is a founding member of The Labyrinth Society and has been building labyrinths since 1992.
She has written over 130 articles for OEN since 2004. Archived articles www.opednews.com/author/author1820.html
Older archived articles, from before May 2005 are here.,
Monday, February 13, 2012 A Love Story with an Unexpected Twist (12 comments)
Married for 27 years, Lise and Emil Stoessel celebrate Valentine's Day like many other couples - with romantic moments over dinner, holding hands and an exchange of heart-felt gifts. Then they'll share a goodnight kiss, as Emil drops Lise off at her townhouse before returning to his home, 5 miles away - they keep their marriage together by living apart. Lise Stoessel is the author of "Living Happily Ever After -- Separately.
Monday, February 13, 2012 Marilyn Monroe: Lost Photos of America's Sweetheart Recovered (2 comments)
In August 1953 LOOK magazine documentary photographer, John Vachon, took over 100 stunning photos of Marilyn Monroe during two weeks, but only three were published in LOOK. The rest were forgotten for nearly 60 years. Recently rediscovered, they are available in "Marilyn, August 1953: The Lost LOOK Photos."
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 Occu-Pride Territory
The Gainesville, FL, Pride Fest 2011 was joined by the Occupiers of Gainesville, blending into a peaceful and joyful gathering on Oct. 22. Video at end of article.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 In Print: The Occupied Wall Street Journal (2 comments)
The Occupied Wall Street Journal has begun publication from a secret location, documenting the occupation and offering practical information on getting involved.
Sunday, October 9, 2011 Occupy Santa Fe: Photo Essay (5 comments)
Photo Essay: On Sat. Oct. 8, participants of Occupy Santa Fe gathered outside the Bank of America at the busy corner of Paseo de Peralta and St. Francis Drive.
Saturday, August 20, 2011 No Payne; No Gain: Harold Payne and the Power of Positive Music (6 comments)
Harold Payne, a multi-platinum singer/songwriter whose music has been recorded by many celebrity artists, says his mission is to touch people's lives in a positive way with his music.
Monday, June 13, 2011 The Bizarre Theft of Dr. Stanislaw Burzynski's Miracle Cancer Cure (36 comments)
"Burzynski, the Movie" is the story of Dr. Stanislaw R. Burzynski, a physician/scientist who has baffled--and apparently terrified--the American cancer industry by his ability to cure "incurable" cancers consistently, inspiring the FDA's 14-year campaign of harassment against him, and the bizarre, ethically compromised actions of the National Cancer Institute, resulting in the theft of his patent.
Sunday, June 5, 2011 Cool Aid for Japan: Artisans and Entertainers Band Together Coast to Coast (2 comments)
Artists, quilters, fashion designers, musicians and entertainers have banded together in numerous fundraising initiatives in response to the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March.
Friday, May 6, 2011 Walk As One at 1: World Labyrinth Day, May 7 (10 comments)
World Labyrinth Day (WLD) is an annual global event celebrated each year on the first Saturday in May, sponsored by The Labyrinth Society, an international organization founded in 1998.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 Nesting Eagle Struck and Killed by Plane, Eaglets Rescued (12 comments)
On April 26, a female American Bald Eagle was struck and killed by an incoming airplane at Norfolk International Airport. She was one of a pair of American Bald Eagles nesting at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens with three eaglets.
Monday, April 18, 2011 The Midnight Ride of ... Sybil Ludington (27 comments)
Sybil Ludington was from New York's Duchess County. She was younger and braver, but much less famous than Paul Revere. And unlike Revere, she did not have the support of other riders. In 1777, her courageous midnight ride may have single-handedly changed the course of American history. Why don't we know more about her?
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Email Scam with a Twist -- A True Story (7 comments)
What happened when my daughter's email was hacked and our friend responded to the desperate plea for money...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Vintage Cinema: Fond Glimpses of Classic Beauties (5 comments)
1930s moviegoers were mesmerized by the magic of neon and murals even before the lights dimmed, and some of the grand "one-screen-wonder" cinema houses are restored to former beauty and still showing films today.
Sunday, January 16, 2011 We All Win When We Evolve Away from Fear: Personal and Societal Wellbeing and Positive Music (4 comments)
While recent events have inspired a louder conversation about the influence of verbal vitriol on aggressive behaviors and mental health, the reverse side of that coin also invites inspection: creating an environment of support, safety, hope and happiness can enhance personal as well as societal wellbeing. And positive music is making its contribution.
Sunday, January 9, 2011 Could the Proposed Department of Peace Have Intercepted the Tucson Gunshots? (36 comments)
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) introduced the bill to establish a U.S. Dept. of Peace in July, 2001. If the bill had passed, would nearly a decade of federal, domestic focus on peaceful communications and nonviolent interactions have helped to avoid the gunshots in Tucson? Isn't it time to find out?
Friday, January 7, 2011 Positive Music Awards: A Fanfare of Harmony (2 comments)
The Sixth Annual emPower Posi Music Awards Celebration are designed to showcase contemporary musicians who create a significant body of affirmative music, and will take place January 14-17, 2011, in Orlando, FL.
Sunday, December 12, 2010 Beyond Brokeback: "Out" West (2 comments)
The Autry National Center commemorated the fifth anniversary of the iconic film, Brokeback Mountain, on December 11th, as it completed the first successful year of its acclaimed "Out West at the Autry" program.
Sunday, December 5, 2010 Thinking Outside the Holiday Gift Box: A Baker's Dozen Unique Ideas
Whether you are celebrating 12 days of Christmas, 8 days of Chanukah or 7 days of Kwanza, here's a baker's dozen artsy ideas to solve your gift-giving dilemmas for quirky friends and relatives!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 WW2 Veterans Honored with Honor Flights to DC Monument (13 comments)
After years of discussion, over a half century of waiting, and a great deal of controversy, World War II veterans have been honored with a memorial in Washington DC, completed in 2004. Now volunteers are transporting senior veterans by the thousands to Washington. For most, it's one of the most important experiences in a long life.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 What to Wear to the Rally of the New Millennium (13 comments)
On Sept. 16, Jon Stewart announced his "Rally to Restore Sanity," Sat Oct. 30, on the National Mall, noon til 3 pm. Casually dubbed The Million Moderate March, it's destined to be an event of comedic proportions.
Saturday, October 2, 2010 Set The Raygun to "Stun": Dennis Larkins' Startling Art (9 comments)
Dennis Larkins' staggering output of artwork ranges from "lowbrow" pop surrealism paintings to stage design for rock concerts to his legendary series of Grateful Dead posters.
Saturday, September 25, 2010 Neptune's Castles: Sand Sculpting Championship in Virginia Beach (10 comments)
A photo essay: Winners of The North American Sand Sculpting Championship, a featured event in the 37th Virginia Beach Neptune Festival were announced Friday evening. The event is one of the world's largest sand sculpting competitions.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Walk the Pavement to A-Mazement: World Labyrinth Day, May 1 (5 comments)
As part of a global labyrinth event, participants around the world will "Walk as One at 1" (1:00 pm in local time zones) as they walk a wave of peace and wellbeing encircling the planet.
Sunday, March 21, 2010 Shamrock Marathon Rocks On
The 38th Annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon was held in Virginia Beach, VA, on St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 19-21, with approximately 23,000 participants.
Monday, March 1, 2010 Passionate Colors: A Quilt Show Photo Essay (8 comments)
The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival held Feb. 25 -" 28 in Hampton, VA, drew over 10,000 people to an artistic exhibit of over 500 stunning quilts.
Monday, December 28, 2009 It's Complicated: Beaucoup Boomer Humor (Movie Review) (7 comments)
Fun and quirky, "It's Complicated" stars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. They all offer some of the most outstanding moments of their careers. Streep is intoxicating, beautiful and sexy at sixty; Baldwin disarmingly charming; and Martin is quietly enchanting, and funny all the while.
Thursday, December 24, 2009 A Holiday Gift of Peace, Joy, and Inspiration (6 comments)
Here my gift of inspiration, peace, and joy to OEN readers. I hope it lifts your spirits during this holiday season and all year!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Celestial Music of the Spheres: Dean Shostak Plays Glass Instruments (10 comments)
Dean Shostak makes his music on a menagerie of glass instruments.
His Crystal Concerts include the only set of glass hand bells in the world, and a glass violin -- one of only two in the world - and feature Ben Franklin's invention, the glass armonica.
Monday, December 7, 2009 Greg Tamblyn: Saving the World From Whiny Victim Love Songs - Music Review (1 comments)
Greg Tamblyn's concert, Saving the World From Whiny Victim Love Songs, was a hilarious evening of humor, elegantly poetic lyrics, great music, and captivating stories. His live comedy CD, Analog Brain In A Digital World, is being released today.
Friday, November 27, 2009 The Good Men: Now is the Time (3 comments)
The Good Men Project, comprised of a book, documentary, and website, begins to heal a gaping wound in the fabric of society, creating “a platform where men can tell their stories: stories men can relate to, and examples of what they can follow,” according to Good Men Project cofounder, Tom Matlack.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Ugandan Orphans Offer Hope and Joy
The Matsiko choir is comprised of 25 orphaned and at-risk Ugandan children, ages 6-14, who offer electrifying performances of Ugandan folk music, traditional dance and drumming.
Monday, November 2, 2009 Celebrating the Day of the Dead Nov. 1-2
El Dia de Los Muertos, also called the Day of the Dead, is traditionally celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans around the globe on Nov. 1st and 2nd.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Exploring Portland Labyrinths: An A-Mazing Journey (3 comments)
Explore five beautiful labyrinths in the Portland area, and find a public labyrinth near you with the TLS Labyrinth Locator.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 Billionaires for Wealthcare Guerrilla Musical: Public Option Annie (2 comments)
WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 23. Billionaires for Wealthcare singers delivered a spontaneous, guerrilla musical, “Public Option Annie” at the AHIP conference for the private insurance industry, today.
Friday, September 4, 2009 Station Fire (CA): An Act of Arson (4 comments)
Authorities have concluded that the largest forest fire in Los Angeles Country history was an act of arson.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 California Fire Update 09-03-09: Fire Covers 200 Square Miles (4 comments)
The largest fire in Los Angeles County history continues to burn, covering 150,000 acres, but the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory survives due to firefighters' heroic efforts.
Friday, August 28, 2009 California Fire Update: Station Fire 1:30 pm, Pacific Time 8-28-09 (8 comments)
Roads closures and evacuations have begun for residents of La Canada Flintridge area near the Station Fire in the Angeles National Forest, in Los Angeles County.
Thursday, July 30, 2009 Quantum Quilting: Gramma's Craft Goes Galactic (9 comments)
If quilting brings to mind a bevy of bespectacled grandmothers in their rocking chairs, a trip to Quilts, Inc.'s Long Beach Quilt Festival would have recalibrated your perspective. While it's true that the average "dedicated" quilter is 59 years old, grandma has tossed the pearls and support hose. Her artsy perspective and likely shock of lime green or fuschia hair may take the uninitiated by surprise.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 The Accidental Dancer: Where the Hell is Matt? (10 comments)
Matt Harding's quirky dance has been viewed nearly 75 million times online. He's been on Good Morning America, American Morning, The Early Show, Oprah and Ellen. What's the surprising secret to his success?
Sunday, July 5, 2009 McKinney Relocated from Israeli Prison (16 comments)
At around noon on July 5, EST, a phone call, from a verifiable source, was received by a member of Cynthia McKinney's camp indicating that the American prisioners in Israel have been moved to a detainment facility closer to the Ben Gurion Airport.
Saturday, July 4, 2009 Former POTUS candidate celebrates Independence Day in Israeli Prison (22 comments)
Former Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney remains in an Israeli prison after the humanitarian aid vessel she was a passenger on was captured by Israeli Occupation Forces. If this kind of naval piracy involving another POTUS candidate had happened in Somalia, or North Korea, or Iran, one expects that there would have been a frenzied response, rather than deafening silence.
Saturday, July 4, 2009 Dept. of State Spokesman Addresses McKinney's Capture (8 comments)
Dept of State Spokesman Ian Kelly was asked about the capture of the humanitarian ship "Spirit of Humanity", and about former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, who is now in an Israeli prison. In his Daily Press Briefing for July 1, upon being asked about the capture of the ship and the detainment of those aboard, Mr. Kelly says he doesn't really know and will have to refer the questioner to the government of Israel.
Friday, July 3, 2009 Israeli Embassy Correspondence Concerning Spirit of Humanity Capture Clarifies Centuries of Conflict (6 comments)
On June 30, Israeli Occupation Forces captured the Free Gaza boat, Spirit of Humanity, with 21 human rights workers aboard, including Nobel laureate Mairead Maguire and former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney. Intriguing correspondance between the former chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the Press Officer, Israeli Embassy, Dublin, illuminates the feelings behind the conflict.
Friday, July 3, 2009 Viva Palestina to lead largest US convoy into Gaza July 4th (2 comments)
British anti-war MP George Galloway is to fly out on Saturday 4th July, American independence day, from JFK airport in New York with the first of a group of hundreds of US citizens who are to form the largest ever aid convoy to head into Gaza.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 Ireland Calls for Release of Kidnapped Nationals Held in Israel (6 comments)
Ireland's Foreign Affairs Minister called for the release of Nobel laureate Mairead Maguire and another Irish national currently detained in Israel following the seizure of the Free Gaza boat, Spirit of Humanity.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Jellyfish Population Explodes on Land and Sea! (6 comments)
The jellyfish population has been expanding in "jellyfish blooms" in oceans around the globe, and now the explosion includes a 600-foot-long crop circle in England!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Frankie Manning: The Ambassador of Lindy Hop (5 comments)
Legendary Savoy ballroom dancer, Tony-award winning choreographer, and Lindy Hop ambassador, Frankie Manning, brought enthusiasm, joy, and innovation to changing the course of swing dancing during his career. He died of pneumonia just a month short of his 95th birthday at New York City's Lenox Hill Hospital, on April 27, 2009. His most popular dance sequence is the one he choreographed and performed in for "Hellzapoppin'."
Monday, May 18, 2009 Beefcake and Broccoli: Texas Firefighters Go Veg! (24 comments)
If you've ever had to call the fire department, you know that one look at those smokin' hot gentlemen can make a gal's heart rate go up. But according to the New England Journal of Medicine, heart disease kills more firemen than fires. Here's what one fire station did to combat heart disease.
Sunday, May 3, 2009 Palestinian Student's Heartfelt Letter to Obama (12 comments)
An instructor at Birzeit University, the most prestigious university in Palestine, recently gave a class of English students an intriguing assignment: after they had researched President Obama's foreign policy on the Middle East, they were to compose a letter to him. One student takes the assignment to heart, and will surely touch yours.
Friday, May 1, 2009 May 2: First Annual World Labyrinth Day (8 comments)
The first Sat. in May has been established as World Labyrinth Day, a global day to celebrate the labyrinth. Enthusiasts around the globe are invited to "Walk as One at 1" by walking a labyrinth at 1:00 p.m. in local time zones, creating a wave of wellbeing flowing around the world. A labyrinth has a single (unicursal) path that is walked in order to enhance physical, psychological, or spiritual wellbeing.
Friday, April 24, 2009 Shaklee Plants Millionth Tree on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, Shaklee Chairman and CEO, Roger Barnett, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai plant Shaklee's millionth tree. The event was the culmination of Shaklee's ''A MillionTrees. A Million Dreams'' Campaign, begun just three years ago.
Thursday, April 16, 2009 On Earth Day: Rock Your World with Seductive Raw Cuisine (8 comments)
When you think "raw food," if a cheerless vision of limp celery sticks comes to mind, you're in the wrong ballpark. Well-prepared raw food is a sensual culinary delight beyond description.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2012: The End of the World? Or the Beginning? (11 comments)
December 21st, 2012, is the end of the Aztec/Mayan calendar. Collisions with comets, conflagration, and cataclysms are predicted. A host of non-doomsday, positive thinkers and artisans to explore the mysteries of 2012.
Sunday, March 8, 2009 Helen Thomas Radio Interview Mon. Mar. 9th, 8 am Pacific (5 comments)
On Monday March 9, 2009, legendary White House correspondent Helen Thomas will be the guest on the Basham and Cornell Radio Show, at 8 am Pacific Time, on AM 1230 KLAV in Las Vegas, and simulcast on the Internet.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 2012: Armageddon or Quantum Leap? Gregg Braden's Answer-Fractal Time (24 comments)
NY Times Bestselling author Gregg Braden offered a compelling presentation, Fractal Time: The Secret of 2012 and a New World Age on Friday evening, Feb. 27th , at the Agape International Spiritual Center.
Sunday, February 22, 2009 A Brighter Coming Day: The Extraordinary Life of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper (4 comments)
Harper was a revolutionary journalist, poet, author, abolitionist, feminist and lecturer. Born a free black in 1825, she was a founder of the American Woman Suffrage Association, a member of the national board of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and one of the founding members of the National Association of Colored Women, serving as its VP. Today is the 98th anniversary of her death in 1911.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 LA's Vagina Monologues: Eve Ensler and Dr. Denis Mukwege's 'Pain to Power' Tour (6 comments)
As part of V-Day's "Turning Pain to Power Tour," the University of Southern California's performance of The Vagina Monologues was followed by a discussion with the play's author, Eve Ensler, and Dr. Denis Mukwege, the OB-GYN who has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in treating rape survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 "Elect Women" website goes up (4 comments)
Former Kentucky Senate candidate and 30-year business veteran, Kathy Groob, has just launched a new women's political blog / website dedicated to electing women to public office.
Thursday, January 15, 2009 Model of Diplomacy: A Greek Returning Gifts (8 comments)
A member of the Greek Parliament, Theodoros Pangalos, returns a holiday gift to Israel's Ambassador.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Press Release: Jews Shut Down Israeli Consulate (8 comments)
Press release just in, this was televised, and Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles had been shut down.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Vote for Peace by 5 pm Jan. 15th
In these times of war, and rumors of war, it is easy to feel like there is nothing that can be done. But you can vote for peace, and tell President-Elect Obama how you feel, at www.change.org
Thursday, January 8, 2009 Terminal Bliss (5 comments)
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's 3 minutes and 45 seconds of fantastic vicarious ECSTACY!
Friday, January 2, 2009 120th Tournament of Roses Parade: An Intimate Photographic Essay (7 comments)
In Butler's second annual Tournament of Roses photographic essay, find out about the inaugural Viewers' Choice Award, and see several dozen beautiful images of the floats.
Thursday, December 25, 2008 A Christmas Wish for Nefertiti (18 comments)
A jazzy, classy lady has fallen through the cracks in our social services and medical systems.
Friday, December 5, 2008 Internat'l Human Rights Day Dec. 10: Don't Go To Work, Call in Gay (7 comments)
Gays, lesbians, and straight allies plan to call in "gay" on December 10, 2008 to protest the passage of anti-gay constitutional amendments in Arizona, Florida, and California.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Kucinich is Still Rockin' My World Toward Peace (11 comments)
Dennis Kucinich continues to be, for me, the epitome of what a politician should be, and of what I would love to see more of in American politics. He focuses little on what is wrong, and focuses much on how to make things right, in both his Victory speech and on yesterday's CNN interview.
Sunday, November 16, 2008 Birdseye View Of California Fire (Sayre) (14 comments)
For the second time this season I am within sight of a major California fire. Photos and videos.
Friday, October 17, 2008 "A Single Woman" Screens in Washington (10 comments)
Jeannette Rankin (R-MT), the world's first female Congresswoman, also co-founded the ACLU. Rankin was a suffragist, and peace activist, inspired by Gandhi. Elected to Congress twice, with over two decades between her terms, she was the only Congressperson to vote against both World Wars. A lifelong advocate for peace, she led a campaign against the Vietnam War in 1968, when she was 87 years old.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 A Positive Outlook: Stepping Out of Fear Amidst Economic Challenges (9 comments)
In times of feeling powerless due to circumstances "beyond our control", it can be a relief to refocus thoughts on empowering possibilities. Rev. Michael Beckwith offers words of wisdom on CNN Newscast.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008 Is Bristol Palin the Sacrifice on Her Mother's Political Altar? (22 comments)
Is it just me, or does it seem like Americans are getting the run around lately, with stories that just don't seem to add up? Naturally, one or two oddities don't make a case for lies and deception. However, a critical mass of irregularities calls for some intelligent investigation and explanation.
Sunday, August 31, 2008 Why Katrina Was NOT a Natural Disaster (1 comments)
Katrina was NOT a natural disaster. Find surprising answers in the youtube video, "The Katrina Myth: The truth about a thoroughly unnatural disaster."
Saturday, August 30, 2008 The TV Ad That NBC Refused to Run for the Enigmatic T. Boone Pickens (5 comments)
In the TV ad Boone talks about how the Iranians are moving quickly to vehicles powered by natural gas so they can free up their $120 a barrel oil to sell to us. Boone says: "Get this one. Iran is changing its cars to run on natural gas and we're not doing a thing here ..."
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Dennis Kucinich's Rousing Speech Wakes Up America at the DNC (27 comments)
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) raised spirits as his speech, given to wild cheers and shouts of, "Go! Dennis!" lifted participants out of their seats at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008.
Monday, August 18, 2008 My Dream VP (18 comments)
My womanly choice for Vice President.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Kucinich: on Fire in California! (14 comments)
About 200 people sat under a tent, eager to hear Kucinich address the topic of Restoring Our Constitution. There was a visceral feeling of celebration: the afterglow of the House Judiciary Committee hearing the day before had permeated the gathering, like a welcome oasis of victory in a barren land. And the LA Times, had just referred to the Congressman as a rock star.
Monday, July 28, 2008 Power, Peace, and Puppies: Common Sense and Nonviolence (38 comments)
How humankind chooses to train and care for man's best friend exposes deeper convictions about war and peace, dominance and submission, and joy and compassion.
Sunday, July 27, 2008 Inspiring "Last Lecture" Professor Dies (3 comments)
Carnegie-Mellon computer science professor Randy Pausch's "Last Lecture: Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," given last September to several hundred students and faculty members at the university, was posted to YouTube primarily for the students and teachers who could not attend. It immediately went viral and has been viewed over 6 million times.
Monday, July 21, 2008 Calling All Women to the White House (3 comments)
The White House Project, a national, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that aims to advance women's leadership, will offer events at the DNC and RNC. They have partnered in "Women, Power and Politics" with the International Museum of Women, an exhibit currently calling for entries in areas of writing, videos, audio, and images.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Wexler Live! Tuesday 11 a.m. (EST) KLAV Radio (3 comments)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008, the Hon. Robert Wexler (D-FL) will be the guest on the Basham and Cornell Radio Show, 8 a.m. Pacific Time (11 a.m. Eastern) on AM 1230 KLAV, Las Vegas, and live on the internet. (This interview will also be archived.) Wexler's interview last Thursday was cut short when he had to run to vote on a bill, and he graciously agreed to return to "finish what we started."
Friday, July 4, 2008 Jefferson, the Number 13, and the Return of the Feminine (10 comments)
Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence was born April 13, 1743. The number 13, associated with the Divine Feminine, has figured prominently in American symbolism.
Friday, July 4, 2008 Impeach Cobbler: Or, How I Celebrated the Fourth (9 comments)
After writing and posting an article about Jefferson, I set about to make myself a solitary celebration of Impeach Cobbler. Easy as pie. Easier, really. Practical, not too fancy, using what's around, doing the best I can without sophisticated tools, and led by the heart. Sort of like how this country was founded. Everyone just doing their best to cook up some delicious democracy.
Thursday, June 26, 2008 Impeachment Action Is Working! (16 comments)
The sworn testimony of Scott McClellan has added more weight to HR 1258, Dennis Kucinich's 35 Articles of Impeachment, and another Judiciary Committee member signs on as co-sponsor.
