The congregation I serve, First Christian Church, just celebrated a great weekend! On Saturday, we graduated 30 proud preschoolers, watched by their prouder families, from our Discovery Preschool. It was well organized, enjoyable and fun to see the soon-to-be kindergarteners celebrate what they have learned academically, socially and spiritually. On Sunday, we celebrated the graduationsContinue reading “Giving Youth Roots and Branches”
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We have the power to make the world we seek
The text of President Obama’s speech today in Cairo: “I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt’sContinue reading “We have the power to make the world we seek”
Writing a short story
Writing short stories is to novels what day trips are to multi-week vacations. I’m working on my short story writing. Nathan Day Wilson
Congo conflict minerals
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, scene of the deadliest conflict since World War II, remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman or girl. In part, this danger comes from the demand created by you and me for electronic products that requires minerals found in the eastern Congo.Continue reading “Congo conflict minerals”
Travel news
Within the travel industry’s economic damage, airlines face substantial overcapacity. Two of the large US flag carriers will have to merge to avoid the bankruptcy of another American airline. United Airlines (UAUA), American (AMR) and US Air (LCC) are the weakest airlines. The stocks of all three are down more than 40% so far thisContinue reading “Travel news”
Thoreau on lives lived
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them. Henry David Thoreau Nathan Day Wilson
US commitment to Americas
The White House says that its policy in the Americas would henceforth be guided by a simple test: whether it improves the lives of those living in favelas and barrios. Read more here Nathan Day Wilson
Blackwater security firm changing
The notoriously controversial private security firm Blackwater is changing its name, its products and its chief. The new name is Xe; the new products are drastically scaled down; the new CEO is unnamed at this time. I wonder if there will also be a new level of responsible reporting and accountability. To read more: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123595280053605191.htmlContinue reading “Blackwater security firm changing”
Be convicted but not close-minded!
What do I mean? Well, thanks for asking; here’s what I mean: We are convicted that love really is better than hate; that violence really does not work, and always leads to more violence; that it is better to focus on giving instead of getting. We are convicted that diversity may be the hardest thingContinue reading “Be convicted but not close-minded!”
March’s Spiritual Madness
As a close second to the Olympics, we have now entered my favorite sports event. But there is one thing I like better about March Madness: I don’t lose quite as much sleep. I’ll admit it up front: March Madness is for me an almost spiritual experience. Now, relax. Don’t get all riled and red-faced.Continue reading “March’s Spiritual Madness”
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