New Year sermon from a pagan, Part II
This is the second part of the sermon on how the sacred texts of the Abrahamic religions deal with vengeance, punishment, and retribution.
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New Year sermon from a pagan
An outsider looks at revenge, punishment, and retaliation in the three holy texts of the Abrahamic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – in order to understand what is happening in Gaza today. Shaped as a Christian sermon and so addressed to the faithful, the study comes in three parts.
The Black Range Naturalist
Interested in the natural world of the Gila? Local experts and lovers of the area share their thoughts, observations, research, and insights about the natural history of the Black Range of SW New Mexico and the adjacent areas in this insightful journal.
Real resolutions for the new year
So often we head from one year into the next with vague notions of things we should work on changing. Perhaps this year, pause, and then dive into 2024 with strong convictions for change
Stuff you need to know, 12.15.23
Today's intelligence from state and national reporting: The New York Times sent a reporter to Sierra County to observe Virgin Galactic's sixth launch at Spaceport America last month. He came back with this full-blown assessment of the history and impact of New Mexico's massive investment in new aerospace industries. Even if you're sick of reading about VG and the Spaceport, the article's color photographs of Truth or Consequences are not to be missed.
Stuff you need to know, 12.3.23
Today's intelligence from state and national reporting: Wapo columnist E. J. Dionne explains why the recently introduced Heinrich-King gun safety legislation may change the nature of the Second Amendment debate.
What kind of driver are you
What kind of driver are you? Do you text and pass on curves and expect others to change their driving for your whims? Or are you observant of the road and all that happens on and near it? Think about it the next time you venture out on the highway.
Stuff you need to know, 10.19.23
Today's intelligence:: Community members step forward to defend Dr. Barbara Pearlman, who is running for re-election this fall to a seat on the board of education of the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools, from defamatory distortions of her educational principles published in the opinion pages of the Sierra County Sentinel.
The unexpected
There is little enjoyment to be found in rushing through the day. Pause and enjoy the unexpected.
Aftermath delight
The moments after experiencing a wondrous nature wow, are often a quiet time of reflection. Reaching back and replaying the moments is a skill so worth developing. A recent early morn thunderstorm was such a moment for me. I can only hope others were wowed by the same storm.
Stuff you need to know, 9.12.23
Today's intelligence: Why "Stuff you need to know" has gone dark
Our own legacy
As the frequency of memorial services picks up for friends and family, I found myself thinking about the trail of crumbs I will be leaving behind