September 2023 - Dialogue - lists.wedgeblade.net

Blue Skies
by Sharon Fisher 18 Dec '23

18 Dec '23

Friends, I thought many of you would be interested in seeing this video clip of Al Jolson singing "Blue Skies" in "The Jazz Singer," one of the first talkie movies. This is a video clip showing him singing a few versions of "Blue Skies." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djd1XfwDAQs I love this song! It works well in lots of settings. Grace and peace, Sharon -- saf1220(a)gmail.com c: 503.807.7385

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Latest addition to the Global Archives
by Karen Snyder 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

In the earliest days of the Ecumenical Institute of the 1960s, teams of people taught the first course of the religious studies series, Religious Studies I (RSI), to thousands across the United States and around the world. Gene Marshall was one of those great teachers - then and now! Michael May now shares his Interior Mythos Journeys series as "a re-packaged 21st Century presentation of the curriculum that took so many of us on a journey so many years ago” (https://interiormythos.com/) Michael gave permission to have Gene Marshall’s presentation on “G-O-D” in Life Journey #6: The Ultimate Love to be added to the RSI section of the Global Archives here: https://icaglobalarchives.org/collections/spiritmovement/rs-i-plc/ (click on the God section to see it). It is on YouTube as well here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNSXVbVLcbs&t=548s Life Journey - The Ultimate Love youtube.com Enjoy!

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Run into the future, run!
by d.michael.shaw＠comcast.net 02 Oct '23

02 Oct '23

This song (copied below) has been running through my mind for several days. The catchy tune makes it a kind of earwig. I'm wondering if anybody knows the backstory on the words, the tune, and most importantly, the context in which it was created. Peace, Michael Shaw 206.852.7993 040414

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Readings from Earthling Love
by Robertson Work 28 Sep '23

28 Sep '23

Hope you enjoy hearing me read ten poems from Earthling Love: https://www.globalheart2heart.com/robertson-works-poetry-archival-in-the-po… [http://www.globalheart2heart.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/nasa-vhSz50AaFA…]<https://www.globalheart2heart.com/robertson-works-poetry-archival-in-the-po…> Robertson Work’s Poetry Archival in The Poets Corner - Global Heart2Heart<https://www.globalheart2heart.com/robertson-works-poetry-archival-in-the-po…> Welcome to The Poets Corner where we ardently welcome Robertson Work with poems from his book Earthling Love: Living Poems. The book consists of poetry celebrating Earth and Humanity, Family and Self.Rob tells us that his poems “… were written to be read aloud. I love the sound of the words, the alliterations, the word plays, the repetitions, the surprises, the drama of it all.”As listeners we are graced to hear the soul of a sensitive man illuminate his verses. His “truth telling’” is a deeply touching heart to heart moment as he says, I Vow To Be Happy”The chosen poems quintessentially “celebrate the precious gift of being a member of the Earth community” because Everyday Is Earth Day. It is A Gift Given as Earth Had A Dream. And so The Search is Ended. For Now.Please join me at The Poets Corner for heart to heart moments you will want to experience again and again. www.globalheart2heart.com Blessings, Rob Robertson Work Books and bio<https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF> Blogsite<https://compassionatecivilization.blogspot.com/> Substack<https://robertsonwork.substack.com/> Videos and articles<https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/author/robertson-work/>

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20th anniversary year memorial for Mary Elizabeth Avery Work
by Robertson Work 26 Sep '23

26 Sep '23

Dear friends, Karen Snyder has kindly uploaded an expanded 20th anniversary-year memorial for Mary Elizabeth Avery Work: https://icaglobalarchives.org/mary-work/ It contains a brief biography, her final poem, obituary, eulogy, and some of her artwork. I think that you will experience some of her wisdom and love in her words and deeds. Blessings, Rob Robertson Work Books and bio<https://www.amazon.com/Robertson-Work/e/B075612GBF> Blogsite<https://compassionatecivilization.blogspot.com/> Substack<https://robertsonwork.substack.com/> Videos and articles<https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/author/robertson-work/>

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Rising Above Israel’s Secular-Religious Divide
by James Wiegel 26 Sep '23

26 Sep '23

I had opportunity for several years to work with the author trying to adapt and integrate ICA methods with a couple of approaches to conflict transformation The secular religious polarization he describes in Israeli society reminded me of recent reflections about the recovery of the other world and implications https://open.substack.com/pub/theliberalpatriot/p/rising-above-israels-secu… Jim Wiegel “…the long work of turning their lives into a celebration is not easy. Come and let us talk“. The Sunflowers. Mary Oliver

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Sue Laxdal Obituary
by Beret Griffith 21 Sep '23

21 Sep '23

https://m.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000468580/? fullname=sue-ellen-(benedict)-laxdal&clmob=y&c=n&clmob=y&c=n

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Fwd: [New post] Reflecting on a year in freelance facilitation, 2022-23
by James Wiegel 08 Sep '23

08 Sep '23

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Searching for a paper
by James Wiegel 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

For whatever reason, I am being pushed to reconsider the other world. I found a paper by Tillich (see attached) and I remember a paper, I believe by Niebuhr called "We live in 2 worlds" or something that we studied. Anyone recall?? Have a copy?? I checked the Global Research Network website and also the online data base and was unable to find it. Of course, now that I am 78, I have to wonder . .. did it actually exist? Thanks for any help. And, how are you all doing?? Over the past 6 weeks, I have been much reminded of one of the Old Testament readings from the daily office in RS-1 Amos 5:18-24. We fled from the heat in Arizona (114 avg in July) to Colorado and a tornado met us. We returned to Arizona and Hurricane Hillary just missed us. We went to a niece's wedding in Oregon and the venue was changed due to a wildfire evacuation order. Now we are back in Arizona, but a brother- and sister-in-law are stuck at an airport in Charlotte because of Hurricane Idalia . . . Jim Wiegel Theunknown is what is. And to be frightened of it is what sends everybodyscurrying around chasing dreams, illusions, wars, peace, love, hate, allthat. Unknown is what is. Accept that it's unknown, and it's plainsailing. John Lennon 401 North Beverly Way, Tolleson, Arizona 85353 623-363-3277 jfwiegel(a)yahoo.com www.partnersinparticipation.com

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