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Patricia Tuecke
by Sunny Walker 02 Oct '25

02 Oct '25

Patricia Tuecke is turning 90 on October 18 and I’m sure that she would be joy filled to hear from you. If you would take a few minutes and make a video with your birthday best wishes and a favorite memory that you would like to share. I apologize for the lateness of the notice, but if you could send them to me at tuecke(a)gmail.com by the 16th, I can download them to a display screen that will be on Pat’s desk. For those who don’t do tech, Pat’s address is 11552 SW Lesser Rd, Portland, OR 97219. Thank you for helping to make Pat’s day memorable. Greetings To All Dan *Sent on behalf of Dan* *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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Marshall Islands - link to article. Disregard previous.
by Sunny Walker 02 Sep '25

02 Sep '25

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/02/marshall-islands-picks-up-pie… *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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Marshall Islands (share button didn't work, so there may be a lot of white space before the article that I couldn't remove)
by Sunny Walker 02 Sep '25

02 Sep '25

Marshall Islands picks up the pieces after fire destroys its ‘heart of democracy’ The slow process to rebuild parliament, the Nitijela, begins as the Pacific nation confronts the loss of a vital cultural landmark Jon Letman <https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jon-letman> Mon 1 Sep 2025 20.50 EDT In Majuro, a day after fire ravaged the national parliament, the full devastation became clear. The building known as Nitijela <https://rmiparliament.org/cms/> had been reduced to a blackened shell, littered with debris. Among the objects lost to the fire were archive documents, original journal transcripts of daily sessions going back decades, and artworks that once adorned the walls. Flames had engulfed the building by the time the only functioning fire engine in the Marshall Islands arrived to fight the blaze on 26 August <https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/26/marshall-islands-parliament-f…>. Firefighters were joined by residents and government officials, furiously trying to extinguish the flames and salvage any hard drives storing digital documents, including a copy of the country’s constitution <https://www.un.int/marshallislands/marshallislands/country-facts>. Yet despite their efforts, the building could not be saved. Now the people of the Marshall Islands <https://www.theguardian.com/world/marshall-islands> are confronting a loss of a landmark that holds deep cultural significance. “It was the heart of our democracy – a place where the Marshallese voice was heard, our sovereignty upheld, our future shaped,” says the minister of foreign affairs and trade, Kalani Kaneko. “The Marshall Islands has overcome many trials. This tragedy will not define us. Our collective response and resilience in the face of it will demonstrate our strength.” [image: The entrance to the cabinet floor in the parliament building after the fire]View image in fullscreen <https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/02/marshall-islands-picks-up-pie…> The entrance to the cabinet floor in the parliament building after the fire. Photograph: Chewy C Lin/The Guardian Clearing the parliament’s ruins is expected to begin almost immediately, according to local media, and the rebuild could take up to a year. President Hilda Heine said the “foundation of our democratic spirit and cultural strength remains firm and unshaken”. [image: A Golden West explosive ordnance disposal technician carrying a Japanese projectile for destruction on Taroa Island in September 2023] How hidden WW2 bombs across the Pacific are found and destroyed, decades after war Read more <https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/05/ww2-hidden-bombs-clearing-dis…> Located in central Majuro, the parliament was connected by a corridor to the former capitol complex, which had been slated for rebuilding. The complex had been unoccupied for more than 10 years until its demolition last spring. Both buildings were 32 years old. Reconstruction of a new capitol complex will be delayed as the government works to first rebuild the parliament. Less than a week after the fire, a local construction firm <https://www.piimajuro.com/> brought heavy equipment for demolition to the site. Construction is expected to begin soon after clearing the ruins, and is aimed to be completed by August 2026. In the meantime, parliament will convene next door at the International Conference Centre. Kaneko says the cost of reconstruction is expected to reach millions of dollars but that what was lost cannot be measured in money. He calls the Nitijela the symbol of Marshallese democracy and “the space where the voice of our people shaped our nation’s journey”. The Pacific archipelago lies between Hawaii and Australia and has a population of 42,000, with about half in Majuro. It had previously been colonised by Spain, Germany, Japan and the US. The name Nitijela means “the coming together of those who know” and is based on a proverb once used to describe forums held by *irooj* (chiefs). “The building gave a platform for the people of the Marshall Islands to story their own issues and chart their own course as Marshallese … without filter by colonial powers,” says Desmond Doulatram, a social science instructor at the College of the Marshall Islands. [image: Heavy machinery is used to fight the fire that destroyed the national parliament]View image in fullscreen <https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/02/marshall-islands-picks-up-pie…> Heavy machinery is used to fight the blaze that destroyed the national parliament. Photograph: Chewy C Lin/AP When the Nitijela is in session, key votes, debates and public hearings are broadcast on national radio and livestreamed <https://www.youtube.com/live/lAKyb5mGTQY?si=n4LuaYcyXDtTEwv1&t=4535>, connecting Marshallese communities around the world. Doulatram describes the Nitijela as a “symbol of a reciprocal relation between leaders and the people” where plans are developed and debated, and cultural memory and oral traditions preserved. What the Marshall Islands needs most now, Kaneko says, is “solidarity and support from our friends and partners”, including technical expertise, financial assistance, and guidance in design and preservation. [image: Locals watch as fire destroys the Nitijela parliament building in Majuro]View image in fullscreen <https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/02/marshall-islands-picks-up-pie…> Locals watch as fire ravages the Nitijela building in Majuro. Photograph: Chewy C Lin/AP Under a recently renegotiated compact of free association <https://www.state.gov/marshall_islands-24-501.2> with the United States, the Marshall Islands may be eligible <https://www.fema.gov/hi/locations/republic%20of%20the%20marshall%20islands> to receive disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Fema, which the Trump administration has threatened with drastic cuts <https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/25/fema-trump-hurricane-katrina>, did not respond to requests for comment. Kitlang Kabua, a senator representing Kwajalein Atoll, tells the Guardian: “Although our hearts are heavy … I believe that Nitijela is still alive and strong through the survival of our people. So long as we remain and exist, we will always have Nitijela. “We will build another Nitijela chamber that honours the legacy of our forefathers, our culture and the Marshallese of today and tomorrow.” *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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Gratitude
by ballardica＠gmail.com 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Hello, We stand in deep gratitude for the lives and dedication of Gene and Larry. Giants as teachers and spirit gurus, they allowed the order to learn and grow. How we have benefitted from their gifts, so freely offered. Words are so inadequate.. We send profound sympathy and love to their families and friends. In thanksgiving, Jack and Louise Ballard

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Fwd: Support Micah Philbrook’s Family
by Seth Longacre 22 Aug '25

22 Aug '25

I sent this to the OE list yesterday morning, but I didn’t see it come through. I wonder why? Seth T. Longacre Ashland, OR Unapologetically committed to equality, diversity, compassion, love, and justice. ———-O0ooo— ———–(——)— ————)–-/—- ————(_/- —-ooo0O—- —-(——)—- —–\-–(– ——\_)- > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Seth Longacre <sethlongacre(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Support Micah Philbrook’s Family > Date: August 20, 2025 at 07:25:55 PDT > To: oe(a)lists.wedgeblade.net > > Hey folks, > > I haven’t seen this posted here (I received it via Facebook since Micah and I are friends). His family is going through a nightmare (my interpretation) working to support their son just to be in school. They have created a GoFundMe campaign to raise support. Please read and, if you are so loved and able, lend your support: > > https://gofund.me/0b072969 > > Seth Longacre > Sethlongacre(a)gmail.com > Sent from one of my iThingies, please excuse typos and brevity

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Remembering Larry Ward and Joy Warner Greene
by Mari Crocker 19 Aug '25

19 Aug '25

Dear colleagues, Oh two such vibrant and creative spirits, both of whom Joe and I encountered when we joined the Order in June 1968 were Larry Ward and Joy Warner Greene. And somehow, at this same week in 2025 we have learned of their passing. Joy was the embodiment of her name — rejoicing with energy and possibility wherever she was present. Joe and I “adopted” Joy and Herman as our “kids” and when we left for a SEAPAC teaching trek in April 1969, we left our car ( a blue Toyota Corolla) in their care for a year. We loved their combination of disciplined inquiry (Herman) and creative exploration (Joy). If Joe were here with me today he would join me in celebrating with deep thanks the joyful residue in societal enlivening, occasioned by Joy, one who loved the Mystery, and who has also been deeply loved by God. Larry was a powerful presence from Day 1. His intellectual prowess and spiritual profundity knocked the sox off most of us. Somehow Larry and Joe and Nadine and I “clicked”, and we often hung out together for theological conversations and dancing. We came to love this family, and were delighted when our sons (Ben and Jon) and their son (Emanuel) met at summer camp, and later on when they all three settled in Boston, MA. If Joe were here with me today he would applaud Larry’s decision to get sober, and would give abundant thanks for how Larry’s work with Thich Nhat Hahn has invited practices of mindfulness that are now shared around the world. How blessed we are, colleagues of the Long March, to have lived in the presence of such amazing Saints. Grace, peace and love, Marilyn

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Joanna Macy - A Remembrance Gathering - with Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach and more...
by Ellie Stock 11 Aug '25

11 Aug '25

FYI . . .Ellieelliestock(a)aol.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2025 at 04:16:08 PM EDTSubject: Joanna Macy - A Remembrance Gathering - with Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach and more... | | | | | | | | | Dear Ellie, | | | | On Saturday, August 23rd, we will gather to honor the life and legacy of Joanna Macy—teacher, friend, mentor, and visionary elder. Joanna’s presence in this world was a rare and luminous gift. She brought together Buddhism, deep ecology, general systems theory, and her own courageous life experience to create a body of work that has touched countless lives. Through The Work That Reconnects, she invited us to face the great challenges of our time with open hearts, clear eyes, and a steadfast sense of belonging to the living Earth. I first met Joanna over thirty years ago, when she was my graduate school professor. Over the decades that followed, we became friends and collaborators, teaching side by side in programs that reached people around the world. Joanna’s insight, humor, and fierce compassion have left an indelible mark on my life, and on the lives of all who knew her. It is my honor to convene this gathering to remember Joanna not only for her extraordinary contributions, but for the way she lived—fully, bravely, and in deep connection with all beings. Warmly, Jonathan Gustin | | | | | | | | | | What - Remembering Joanna Macy - A Gathering When - Saturday Aug 23, 2025. (11am PT, 2pm ET, 7pm CET) | | | | | Register | | | | | | | | | | | I hope you will join us in this shared moment of remembrance, gratitude, and celebration. Together, we will honor a remarkable life, and carry forward the living threads of her work into the future. With warmth and reverence, Jonathan Gustin | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Warmly, Jonathan Gustin, Purpose Guides Institute | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Jonathan Gustin (PGI) | 1299 Fourth St, 209C | San Rafael, CA 94901 US | | Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

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Re: [Dialogue] [Oe List ...] Fwd: The World House Vision in the Nuclear Age
by Isobel and Jim 10 Aug '25

10 Aug '25

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Fwd: The World House Vision in the Nuclear Age
by Bill Parker 09 Aug '25

09 Aug '25

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Looking for a song or songs
by James Wiegel 06 Aug '25

06 Aug '25

We may have written words a couple of times to John Denver’s “Annie’s Song”. David Marshall used part of one in one of the early chapters of his memoir (see photo attached). Anyone have the full lyrics to this or another version? Thank you 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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