Monthly Archives: December 2012

Sandy Hook as Opportunity for Healing : Facing Fear & Fostering Fearlessness

These words are addressed to those who would be agents of healing. (To live up to the name Santikaro — Peaceworker — I aspire to serve a world aching for less violence.) How might healing come about in the aftermath … Continue reading

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Snow storm heralds winter

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Forecasts for the storm that started Wednesday night predicted 10-14 inches of snow in our area, along with strong winds on Thursday. So Jo & I planned to hunker down for Thursday, enjoy the warmth of the cottage, have a … Continue reading

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An American Band … more violence

Early this morning, I drove home in the dark from Eau Claire, where I taught last night. After listening to more than an hour of reportage and commentary on the Shady Hook shootings, gun control possibilities, and mental illness connections, … Continue reading

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Sad news to return to

Just back from a delightful three weeks with friends and students in Syam, I was greeted with the tragic news of yet another school massacre. If you’re troubled by this — and what decent, caring person isn’t — not to … Continue reading

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