Comments for Reaching Sunward

Comment on About by Phil Yee

Phil Yee — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 19:42:46 +0000

Drop me a line.

Comment on Reflections on a Gift of Watermelon Pickle Received from a Friend Called Felicity by Shaheen

Shaheen — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:08:02 +0000

I am currently studying this poem in school and whilst reading it I feel rather nostalgic as it reminds of all the fun, care-free things I used to do when I was younger…unfortunately as I am now in IB I have no time for such things anymore….time flies that is why every moment is precious and must be treasured…

Comment on Put it in the “Things I have learned” box and stop beating yourself up by itsmejoely

itsmejoely — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:27:37 +0000

I keep coming back to this post and also pointing others to it.

Namaste.

Comment on The Golden Rule – Versions from many religions & philosophies by ggw_bach

ggw_bach — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:27:31 +0000

and at the heart of this lives a veiled truth:

that the other is the same as the I. That if we treat others poorly, we are just treating ourselves exactly the same way. No division in other words.

live the truth, and the joy of the cosmos will flow through your life. Shining like a gleaming torch for others to see.

namaste.

Comment on The Golden Rule – Versions from many religions & philosophies by darvish

darvish — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:25:07 +0000

The rule is called golden because it applies universally, and is the basis for a just society.

Comment on Cool websites you should know about by Steve

Steve — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:46:55 +0000

http://www.yourememberthat.com/ for strolling down memory lane!

Comment on About by John Tobias

John Tobias — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:42:29 +0000

Dear ElleMay,

I appreciate your appreciation of my WATERMELON PICKLE poem. I’ve received many such comments over the years.

However, please correct the disturbing typo in your blogged reprint of the poem. Your line reads “Thick imperial slices.”
The poem’s actual line is “Thick, pink, imperial slices”
Extremely important to the rhythm and the imagery.

Thanks for your prompt correction.

John Tobias

Comment on Wasillans for Obama by Michael McDuffey

Michael McDuffey — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:15:12 +0000

Bravo Miss R. What a thorough and sincere essay. As a fellow Wasillan I am proud to say I am 100% in agreement with you on the unfortunate Miss Palin. keep up the good work.

Comment on The House that Glowed by Arthur

Arthur — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:33:33 +0000

This is a wonderful story for this time of year. I view Widow Greatheart’s acts, saintly as they are, as part of her mundane day-to-day existence. In this way, the story reminded me of Raymond Carver’s “Cathedral”. Greatheart’s bewilderment regarding the events that occurred, are cousin to “Bud’s” own (temporary) transcendence. Both characters will mostly likely resume their “normal” lives the following day.

Thank you for posting the story.

Comment on Live in the Now – a quote, a story and a Ziggy moment by mikewalzman

mikewalzman — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:48:26 +0000

Great little story! I love little lessons like that, so thanks : )

Comment on Things to be Thankful for by Norma

Norma — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:44:39 +0000

Truly wonderful list. We are all blessed in so many different ways. Thank you for the reminders!

Comment on The Important Moments in Life by Berni Freselli-Foster

Berni Freselli-Foster — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:16:32 +0000

This is brilliant! I’m going to share this. What a lovely lovely idea to feed our souls.

Comment on Guess Who’s Coming to the White House by Berni

Berni — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:31:14 +0000

I am so happy to read this site. I am truly concerned about this election, and about our country. Just this evening I received the most vile email from a pastor who just left an event where he was on the podium with Senator McCain and Governor Palin. He believes the pair are “annointed by God” and “destined to lead”, and he went on to call all of us who are voting for Obama “God Haters.” This sort of fanaticism and discrimination clothed in a rigid self-righteousness terrifies me. We know what happens when fundamentalist religious belief is tied to public policy, and its not good. The inferences is that Obama is somehow a God-hater too! I truly hope and pray that those who are biased against Obama because of his mixed ethnic heritage, or who believe he is a terrorist because of his name (insane), or consider him ungodly because he does not flaunt his religious views, will get past these myopic views and look to what is best for the entire country.

Comment on Guess Who’s Coming to the White House by thesoulofthecreator

thesoulofthecreator — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 02:30:07 +0000

Those people who use the Old Testament must have forgotten to read the New!!!

Comment on Wasillans for Obama by Alice Smith

Alice Smith — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:02:16 +0000

Palin’s campaign reminds me of what happened to America when they voted for Prohibition, what is happening in CA. (Vote NO on 4,6,7,8,9,10) where a few wealthy people are trying to undermine democracy, the equal protection clause, the rights of ordinary people.

As an attorney, I have never been so disturbed as by Palin’s (and by association, McCain’s) lack of understanding of the Constitution, as a woman, by the lack of empathy for women who have been raped or suffered incest, by a grandmother who wants her grandbabies to grow up in a carrying, environmentally healthy environment.

Let’s hope young people see through this and vote, and that people of all faiths vote for the Constitution and separation of church and state.