Saturday At The Movies
Impressionist Jim Meskimen performs Clarence’s speech from William Shakespeare’s Richard III as a number of different celebrities. Enjoy! *Thanks to my brother Jon for the video link*
Christine
Musical Medicine
Feel in need of some healing in these turbulent times? I know I do, and this video does that for me. Enjoy, and take these words to heart: Live by…
Is Climate Change God’s Will?
The following is a reposting from last January: Recently a good friend of mine shared that, at a family gathering over the holidays, her son and daughter-in-law had remarked that…
2011 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was…
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
Happy 2012 Here’s hoping that the seeds of change will continue to grow in the hearts and minds of women and men everywhere on this great blue planet, as the…
Happy Hogmanay
Tis the season for ‘best of” lists. So, to quote Julie Andrews, here are a few of my favourite things of this past year: Best book on the coming paradigm…
As Fossil Fuel Interests Sway Politicians, The Political Will To Act On Climate Change Disappears As Fast As Arctic Ice
This excellent interview with Patrick Bond, Director of the Centre for Civil Society University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, South Africa, discusses the huge influence that the fossil fuel industry, with…
Deck The Jails With Wall Street Bankers: The 99% Choir Goes Christmas Caroling
This youtube gem came my way via MyFireDogLake.com, and I knew I had to share it. Here’s the 99% Choir, made up of members from The Backbone Campaign, Washington Community…
It’s Time To Be Conscientious Objectors To The War On Our Children’s Future
Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada and the only Green MP in our parliament, didn’t mince words about the Harper government’s betrayal of our children in her…
Spring is Radical, And It’s Just Begun
Here’s a Solstice message from Reverend Billy, from the Church of Earthalujah, from Zuccotti Square in New York City: What did I learn this year. We are the 99%. I…
The Light In The Sky
As the International Space Station orbits Earth, it snaps images from a still camera affixed to its underside. String them together, and you get views of terrestrial phenomena as you’ve…
Hallelujah
Posted last December, here is the Hallelujah Chorus brought to you by the 5th grade class of Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat in Quinhagak, Alaska. It was originally intended for an audience of…
There’s Something Happening In the Air
Need some inspiration? Check out this video: A powerful group of images of the brave people throughout our lifetime (and before) who took the front lines to sow the seeds…
Planetize The Movement
Like many of you, my focus these days is on Christmas preparations – cooking, traveling, feasting, and spending time with friends and family. 350orbust will be getting less attention than…
An Advent Conspiracy – Mending the World
As this is the season for traditions, here is a reposting from last December: There is a Hebrew phrase, Tikkun Olam, which means mending or perfecting the world. For many…
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
“Those who love peace must learn to organize as effectively as those who love war.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
Canada’s New Climate Buddy: Russia
Canada has been under fire internationally for the Harper government’s recent announcement of its intention to pull out of the only international treaty that attempts to address the climate crisis,…