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Larry, Gene, Joy, Don, Songs
by Herman Greene 14 Sep '25

14 Sep '25

My email from OE comes into my Social inbox and I only check it occasionally. Unfortunately what is most striking is the passion of people I knew and loved. Larry and Nadie were heavenly. Everything was right when they sang. I especially remember, "Watch Ye, Therefore, Ye know not the day." My hear soared when they sang. I am actually quite surprised to hear that Larry died. I thought he was immortal and maybe he is. He will certainly live in me for as long as I live. I went to a silent retreat led by Peggy and Larry in Oklahoma. It was the one time I saw him outside of OE. That was a good experience. I know that Larry devoted himself to Thich Nhat Hanh and Buddhism. His proclamation of the Gospel was what moved me. Glory be. Gene was one of the Giants when I was in the Order from 1967-75. There were a lot of giants at that time--women and men. In a sense we were all larger than life. We had a great mission and did great things together over and over again. They were true miracles. I invited Gene to lead a weekend program in Chapel Hill, NC, one year. I loved seeing Gene in person and in action again. I also saw Gene at Joe Slicker's funeral--now there was another giant truly. So interesting that Jim Wiegel found the Facebook post of Don's passing. Don and Paula were in the New Orleans Religious House when Joy and I were priors. Thanks to all who remembered Joy. She had a very happy second marriage. She married within a couple of years of our divorce. I remarried fifteen years later to Sandi Stong Payne who was a widow. We just completed twenty-five wonderful years of marriage. Lynda Cock just sent an email about Joy and she included a link to compilations of Order songs. Oh my, those songs. I went right to the 1972 songbook. The mystery was and is everywhere. Herman -- __________________________________________________ Herman F. Greene 2516 Winningham Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516 919-480-0787 (c) hfgreenenc(a)gmail.com

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Don Brennecke’s passing
by James Wiegel 13 Sep '25

13 Sep '25

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Re: [Oe List ...] Another offering
by James Wiegel 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

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Mary Lou Vergara Memorial Service - Saturday, September 13 at 11:00 AM Eastern time - zoom link below
by Karen Snyder 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

From: Margaret Gergen <margergen(a)gmail.com> > > > The celebration of life for Mary Lou Vergara is this Sat, 9-13-25. It would have been Mary Lou's 80th birthday! > > The service will be at 11 am Eastern time at St. Francis UMC in Cary, North Carolina where Mary Lou lived for the last several years since her retirement. I am here is Cary for the celebration and understand that Mollie Wallsteat and Rosa Torres are also on their way to attend. Mollie and Rosa worked with both Mary Lou and me during the years we were at the North Shore in Evanston (we called it our dream team!). > > For those of you who knew Mary Lou, who appreciated and admired her great gifts and who would like to be here in person, but can't, the service will be streamed via the link below. > > Please join us, if you are able, to celebrate the completed life of this remarkable woman. We were fortunate to have had her in our lives! > > Here is link > https://www.youtube.com/live/21kpUy7mO14?si=edhc4robjpnSfahn > > Take Care, > Margaret

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Birthday Witness
by Stuart Hampton 11 Sep '25

11 Sep '25

I posted this on Facebook on my birthday a couple of weeks ago. It has been suggested that I share this with my OE/EI/Movement colleagues as well. Gladly. Here it is.... "This 74-year-old man is contented. This man is me. And it is not just that retirement has turned out for me to be the best gig of all (with musical performances, learning new skills, social events, service work, travel with family and friends, and a lot of time to read and reflect), but in a world fraught with uncertainties both within and beyond my control, I'm learning to let go. (We all have to let go in the end). As for the other picture, I'm not just the photographer trying to get this gorgeous snap, or the ageing walker experiencing fatigue, or the trip co-planner hoping we got the day's walk right. I am all of these realities, but more. I am also that Cabbage White butterfly flitting high and carefree above lovely Staithes in North Yorkshire on a glorious summer afternoon. Don't forget to also be the butterfly. Flit on, my friends, flit on."

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Re: [Oe List ...] Another offering
by James Wiegel 07 Sep '25

07 Sep '25

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Another offering
by Milan Hamilton 07 Sep '25

07 Sep '25

My writing group, the Joslyn Joy Writers ( a bunch of seniors who meet weekly to share what they are writing. They thought this one was worthy so I am putting it out there. The assignment for the week was to write about the "Land of the Lonesome" but I took a liberty and wrote six "Haikus in the Land of the Lonely" and then put it to a simple tune and added my voice. We have to continue in poetry and song what we can't say any other way these days. https://youtu.be/Mq_uTYpDr28 Mellow Milan Hamilton 80 North Center Street Redlands, CA 92373 Phone: (909) 943-1667 email: mellowmilan2(a)gmail.com

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An offering
by Milan Hamilton 06 Sep '25

06 Sep '25

Not sure why my google mail suddenly stopped sending stuff but sorry if you get this twice. MM https://youtu.be/Mq_uTYpDr28?si=OVQe7Pkblz_Jb8Vb -- Mellow Milan Hamilton 80 North Center Street Redlands, CA 92373 Phone: (909) 943-1667 email: mellowmilan2(a)gmail.com

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Death of Joy Warner
by Herman Greene 05 Sep '25

05 Sep '25

Joy Warner, my first wife of seventeen years and Order member from 1967-1975, died peacefully last night at 8:27 pm Mountain time after an extended illness with Alzheimer's. Her second husband, Richard Kruch, predeceased her. She is survived by our two sons who both live in Denver as she did; Nathan who is married to Abby and has a nearly 13 year old daughter, Risa, and a 10 year old son, Desi. Brendan who is newly divorced and has an 8 year old daughter Luzia. If you care to get in touch with either, Nathan he seldom uses email, his mobile number for texts and calls is (720) 448-0183 <+17204480183>, and Brendan's email is ilmacizo(a)gmail.com and his mobile number is (919) 360-2920. Joy had a great spirit. She loved working with children and taught in special ed for around thirty-five years in Denver. While we were divorced we co-parented and were friends. I am filled with sorrow at her passing. Herman -- __________________________________________________ Herman F. Greene 2516 Winningham Road Chapel Hill, NC 27516 919-480-0787 (c) hfgreenenc(a)gmail.com

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Gratitude
by ballardica＠gmail.com 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '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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