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Yet again this month (February 2017) I read in the news about another gay wedding cake discrimination lawsuit and a Supreme Court ruling about a florist who refused to serve a gay couple. At first, I thought this was disgusting, that people who simply love one another could be treated so badly. Then I paused … Read more
The United States have become the divided states: Red vs. Blue. This narrative usually comes about during national elections, as a color symbol for the Democrats vs. the Republicans. Unfortunately, with a so-called 2-party system (there are actually many more parties), dualism, or an ‘us versus them’ mentality naturally arises. We often hear of having … Read more
“You just don’t believe in Science.” This quote is often heard, particularly regarding the validity of anthropogenic (man-made) climate change. This article will not participate with the climate debate at all, but it does bring up a point on how we view the authority of scientists, and whether science is something provable, or merely an opinion … Read more
In our busy, hectic days, we have to juggle many things, sometimes several at once. This has given rise to the popular term, ‘multi-taksing’ and it seems we have to do this constantly to try to keep up. But as I observe others and look at myself in the process, I’m beginning to think that … Read more
An old and obscure Alchemical manuscript came with a specific warning for those who were about to read it: Wisdom is as a flower from which the bee its honey makes and the spider poison, each according to its own nature. This quote appears in Manly P. Hall’s “Secret Teachings of All Ages,” and serves as … Read more
Shiva is the third aspect of the Hindu Trimurti (or Trinity): Brahma: The Creator of Life Vishnu: The Sustainer of Life Shiva: The Destroyer of Life At face value, Shiva might seem to be an evil god, but this transformation is absolutely necessary to begin a new cycle of life. In many Western and Native traditions, … Read more
As I recognize 20 years of being on the Web, I thought it would be a good idea to re-boot my site and make it viewable on mobile devices. In 1997 I coded basic HTML by hand and now it is easier than ever to make robust websites. I have chosen to maintain the straightforward approach … Read more