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IRON MAN (Gene Wesley Marshall) Meets IRON BOY (David Paul Marshall)
by David Marshall 13 Jan '26

13 Jan '26

Father & Son Tell Different Tales in Revolutionary 1960sAt several points during the 20-year germination of IRON BOY, I considered telling the tale in rotating voices between myself as a child and my father (Gene Marshall) as the adult who had chosen to bring us into “The Order: Ecumenical.” However, both my editor and literary agent dissuaded me from doing so, saying that my own story would ring true to the reader, but that I could not effectively speak my father’s words. I approached Dad with the possibility of doing this parallel version, but he said he was too busy writing his theology books to collaborate on this project with me. Then last year, we both published our memoirs, mine about just twelve years of my early life, and his about his whole life, but parts track each other in time and place: 1960s in Chicago. So here is my edited rendition of the early chapters of that parallel father-son story. Uncanny how two people can live side by side and tell such different tales. I’ll start with how we both experienced “The Order” at first blush in 1962 and 1963. If you are interested in reading more about this parallel father-son universe, let me know in the comments section, and I’ll add another chapter or two on Substack. https://open.substack.com/pub/marshallbooks/p/iron-boy-meets-iron-man?utm_c… David Marshall Order Class of 1974

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How would we rewrite this?
by James Wiegel 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

The current pope is calling for a re-reading and study of the documents from Vatican II ‘62-65 as they give guidance for these days. Our councils and formation date from this same time period. I wonder what we would say? https://www.facebook.com/share/1CJhetcnS5/ 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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Harvard Exposes "Parasitic” Toxins Are Devouring The Memories Of Nearly Every American Over 61
by Sunny Walker 03 Jan '26

03 Jan '26

This CNN report & the all natural supplement could return our disappearing colleagues to us. Check it out. Harvard Exposes "Parasitic” Toxins Are Devouring The Memories Of Nearly Every American Over 61 https://share.google/ewBhb0eAe4DqfflVR *Sunny Walker * *She/her/hers* *On **Arapaho, Cheyenne, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux) tribal land* Certified Facilitator (Also Certified ToP Facilitator) ToP Methods Mentor Trainer - Upcoming Courses <https://www.top-training.net/w/> Virtual Facilitation Collaborative Senior Facilitator sunny.sunwalker(a)gmail.com 303-587-3017 For diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging inquiries: sunny(a)diversityinnovators.com www.diversityinnovators.com For virtual facilitation inquiries: sunny(a)virtualfacilitationcollaborative.com www.virtualfacilitationcollaborative.com

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Fwd: The Long Poisoning
by James Wiegel 01 Jan '26

01 Jan '26

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Completed life of Ed Feldmanis
by Terry Bergdall 29 Dec '25

29 Dec '25

This morning, Sunday, December 28, Ed Feldmanis passed at his home in the GreenRise Intentional Community, Chicago. Ed was a long-time OE and ICA staff member, a communitarian at GreenRise, and, more recently, a dedicated volunteer with the ICA Archives program. He also was a strongly committed member of an active, and long-standing, men’s group in the greater Chicago area. Grace and Peace, Terry Bergdall

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Christmas Greetings!
by Ellie Stock 26 Dec '25

26 Dec '25

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS! Jesus said: Blessed are the Peacemakers, for they shall be called Children of the Great Beloving. ~Matthew 5 When the power of Love overcomes thelove of power, the world will know Peace. ~ Jimi Hendrix Imagine all the people living lifein Peace. You say that I’m a dreamer, butI’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us and the worldwill be as one. ~ John Lennon It isn’t enough to talk about Peace. One must believe it. and it isn’t enough to believeit. One must work at it. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt True Peace is not merely the absence ofconflict but the existenceof justice. ~ MartinLuther King, Jr. Peace cannot be kept byforce. It can only be achieved by understanding. ~ AlbertEinstein Peace is the product of justice and love. ~Oscar Romero The essence of religions . . . Peace, compassion,justice, and the interconnection of all life. ~Jo Ann Emerson The only Way to bring Peace to the Earth is to learn to make our own life Peaceful. ~Gautama Budha Our goal must be not Peace in our time but Peace for alltime. ~ Harry S. Truman IN THIS TIME OF UNCERTAINTY AND UNREST, MAY PEACE PREVAIL IN OUR HEARTS. MAY PEACE PREVAIL IN OUR HOMES. MAY PEACE PREVAIL IN OUR COMMUNITIES. MAY PEACE PREVAIL IN OUR NATIONS. MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH. MAY PEACE PREVAIL WITH EARTH AND ALL THAT IS IN IT THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND THROUGHOUT THE NEW YEAR. Grace and Peace ~ Carleton and Ellie Stock IMAGE: Peace Poles were initiated by the Peace Pole Project in Japan after World War II topromote Peace from the personal to the globallevel. They can be found, with the words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in multiple languages, in front of many publicand private properties. A PeacePole with eight languages will be “planted” at Kendal at Oberlin in the spring of 2026. For more information: www.peacepoleproject.org ~ Join the Movement! STOCKARD

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Chanukah/Solstice: Shamash candle
by Ellie Stock 22 Dec '25

22 Dec '25

Dear Friends, Happy last day of Chanukah and Solstice! Thought the attached image/words regarding the Shamash candle was moving. The Shamesh is the candle that lights all the other candles. BE the LIGHT! Ellie elliestock(a)aol.com

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Fwd: The Plume Across the River
by James Wiegel 10 Dec '25

10 Dec '25

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Fwd: Jean C Smith - End of Life
by Sunny Walker 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

See the message below. *Sunny Walker * *She/her/hers* *On **Arapaho, Cheyenne, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux) tribal land* You may have already received this message but for those that I missed, Jean has passed. sent 12/1 ******************************************************************************************************************** Dear friends, I want to let you all know that my mom passed away Friday night 11-28 from acute myeloid leukemia. She was cognitively (fairly) well right up until the 26th. Her health declined extremely rapidly those last few days. The family is working on closing her affairs and I would appreciate it if you shared this message more widely with her community of friends and colleagues. (obit to follow). Peace, Val Wainwright I can be contacted at vjwainw(a)comcast.net 604 So Laredo Circle Aurora, CO 80017

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Jean Smith
by Richard Alton 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

Jean was a great trooper. She kept the boat afloat in Kenya and was the star of our Last Chapter program. Just a great attitude towards life. She will do well in her next posting! Dick -- Richard H. T. Alton ICA Global Fund United Methodist Creation Care The Last Chapter T: 773.344.7172 richard.alton(a)gmail.com Make Plain the Vision, Habakkuh 2:2 Won't you be my neighbor?

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