I don’t know where I’d be these days without music and my memories of music. For example I’m thinking about one piece right now. 40 years ago when I was with the Oregon Repertory Singers we sang Rachmaninoff’s “Bogoroditse Dyevo”. Back then the Rep Singers had 2 guys that could go down to a low […]
Time To Cash That Reality Check
December 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
This blog is mostly about human rights and justice. But like most of what goes on today … e.g. business, religion, along with human rights and justice … it usually comes down to politics. I’ve not been writing on this blog for a couple of months mostly because I needed a break. But you don’t […]
“Mr. President”
June 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
What happens inside of you when you say “President Trump” Me? I have to suppress a gag reflex. President Trump. President Trump. President Trump. Nope. Sorry. Can’t do it.
A Song Of Revolution
April 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
If you miss Bob Marley you’ll be happy to hear he was alive and well in Pasadena, CA yesterday. I wish you had been there. But you know what? This video will bring you close. OK. You’re right, Andre Henry isn’t Bob Marley. But still … you tell me if this beautiful man doesn’t bring […]
Trump Re-Elected??!!
January 17, 2019 by 1 Comment
“Stop saying he’s crazy. He’s crazy like a fox.” Michael Moore So you think there’s no way Trump can be re-elected in 2020. That’s not thinking. That’s hoping. Here’s what we need to wake up to. He can and will be elected to a second term if things don’t […]
The Right Thing
March 23, 2018 by 1 Comment
“Cowardice asks the question – is it safe? Expediency asks the question – is it politic? Vanity asks the question – is it popular? Conscience asks the question – is it right?” Mazin Qumsiyeh, my human rights mentor said this in 2008. I have never forgotten it. Hello? Are you there? Good. Because you […]
A Most Beautiful Ave
March 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This is part of Franco Zeffirelli’s “Jesus of Nazareth.” The story line: 14 year old Mary travels to see her Aunt Elizabeth to tell her she is to be the mother of “the savior of the world.” Wonder upon wonders, Elizabeth is 9 months pregnant with the child who will become John the Baptist. Oh […]
Ignorance is Bliss
March 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
You’ve heard people say it. You’ve probably even said it yourself. Here’s the thing though. Ignorance is anything but bliss. Ignorance is intelligence ignored. You know what’s bliss? A very low IQ is bliss. If you have a very low capacity for new knowledge you will be unable to comprehend what’s going on around you. […]
Let’s Honor the REAL Martin Luther King
January 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We like to remember MLK as a hero, a man revered by all except a few white supremacist jerks. Well. Here’s what I want to say about that. Way too few Americans thought of him as a hero in 1968. Not that he wasn’t worthy of it. I heard him give a talk in upper […]
Can This Be Church?
January 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Bet you never thought church could be like this. Here you are nourished and thrilled by a full orchestra played by seasoned and professional instrumentalists. I know. That happens in lots of churches today but here’s the thing. Most of these instruments are played by members of the congregation. Yes. I did say most of […]