Today is pie day. Started originally among academia, it has since been recognized by the United States government. While the mathematical constant has little affect on my normal conversations, this does point out two things. The first is society’s ability…
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Pi(e) Day
Tagged with: celebration, community, fellowship, joy, King of Pi, Larry Shaw, life, pie, Pie Day, simplicity, Tao of Pooh
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Fertile Ground
A regular at the retreat will be leaving in the next few days for an overseas job. Because he cannot take them, his wife and children will be staying in the local area. I and another with a green thumb…
Tagged with: children, community, conciousness, ethics, fellowship, habits, integrity, skill of kindness, tomatoes
Posted in Gardening and Nature, Musings
Posted in Gardening and Nature, Musings
The Skill of Kindness
I have wondered for the past few days about the nature of kindness. I grew up in a family (several actually) where the concept of “teach a man to fish” and “God helps those who help themselves” were predominant themes. …
Tagged with: community, ethics, fellowship, integrity, kindness, teach a man to fish
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Nian Xióng Hall 