Author Archives for Nacho
The Buddha at Huffington Post
Check it out, the Buddha makes an appearance in a Huffingtonpost.com commentary. The usual lack of texture, but hey, it is not supposed to be a philosophical tract. A quick read of the comments is perhaps most revealing about how people see Buddhism, and political action seen through a "buddhist le ...>
On the Strength of All Conviction…
Oh, Just in case I forgot to post this poem, here it is. It speaks of mindfulness to me:
On the Strength of all Conviction and the Stamina of Love
by Jennifer Michael Hecht
Sometimes I think
We could have gone on
All of us. Trying. Forever.
But they didn't fill
the desert with pyramids. ...>
Hillary in the Woodshed
Wow. Watch this clip in its entirety. At times it is a bit uncomfortable to watch because such public denunciation is not common -- but if nobody has sat her down and said these things already, and that she needs to offer a real apology... Olbermann surely took the time to school her. Sen. Clinton n ...>
California and Same Sex Marriage
Long time readers of this blog know that I am particularly passionate about the issues of same-sex marriage, and about the teaching of evolution. So, my apologies if you have not heard from me yet about the recent decision in California. Frankly, I am very happy that the California Supreme Court fou ...>
McCain & Jesus…
The semester has ended, my grading is finished, and now I have to get ready for sabbatical. That's what has been taking much of my time (Oh, and a conference I just got back from...), but, for your reading pleasure here's a quintessential move -- the comparison to Jesus Christ: (from The Atlanta Jo ...>
Are Conservatives Happier?
Before I read the following article I would have shouted Hell No! But check out the following article "Conservatives Happier than Liberals." Also please read T's (Republic of T) post on this article. He does a good job of parsing out arguments about such supposed happiness by Conservatives. Here' ...>
Hillary Humor?
So, is the following from Saturday Night Live such a satirical example of a Reductio ad Absurdum that it skewers mainstream media narratives about Sen. Hillary Clinton and her supporters... or is it to be read straightforwardly as the "logical" conclusion of a campaign marked by the issues highligh ...>
Terra Runs the Awesome 3000
A quick series of shots of Terra running her first Awesome 3000 fun run here in Salem. The event takes place every year. Terra ran with a special needs group. They ran approximately 300 meters. It was a sight to behold, touching, and inspiring. My little sweetheart just went all out. That's Michi r ...>
National Day of Prayer?
I've commented on this before, but there is more attention paid to this issue out there now, and a movement to change things around:
The National Day of Prayer is primarily organized and planned by a single-perspective group (the National Day of Prayer Task Force, headed by none other than Shirle ...>