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Philosopher's CornerTED talk--classical music and the leadership of Benjamin ZanderBy borges, Section Philosopher's Corner
Before everyone blows away for the weekend, as is so common in summer, here is a TED video worth the time. From the TED_site:
Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it -- and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections. This one is great for the spirit, and don't forget to let the kids in on it. "One buttock music playing?"--trust me kids will love this.
Sun Halo in NorwayBy borges, Section Philosopher's Corner
SpaceWeather.com keeps track of what is happening sky-wise, and they show these lovely pictures of sun halo. Sort of a rare event they say...
They also have a Geminid meteor shower Gallery here Make a FlakeBy borges, Section Philosopher's Corner
Fun for kids, nice cure for cabin fever, go ahead--make one!
Snowflake from Make-a-flake website Our Beloved CommunityBy borges, Section Philosopher's Corner
I wonder if we in the Kickapoo Valley area can gather under the umbrella of "Our Beloved Community" in order to organize to preserve all those things we love about living in this place. This is a concept that was originated by Grace Lee Boggs, a long-time activist and organizer. Her ideas, based on Martin Luther King Jr., have helped to transform community in urban America. I wonder if it is time for rural America and this part of rural Wisconsin to come together, organize, network and preserve and expand those things we love.
This_link is to a Bill Moyers program (video or read the transcript) with Grace Lee Boggs. Towards the end she provides some sense of the movement of "the beloved community". I excerpt the end of the transcript below and continue with more in the full story.
BILL MOYERS: These days, Boggs works through what's known as the Beloved Community Initiative to encourage people like this in cities across the country to see themselves as crucial to how democracy works. And for whom. I think we are not only the leaders, but the base that needs to be networked together, communicating, and all pulling in one direction. Our Beloved Community--a place we care about, people we are willing to stand with, and a sense we are all in this together. (1960 words in story) Full Story Max Garland, Poet, "Termite Inspector" talks with William StobbBy borges, Section Philosopher's Corner
Max Garland's The Postal Confessions won the Juniper Prize of the University of Massachussetts Press. Here is a talk with him in the poetry/interview radio show called "Hard to Say," with host William Stobb. Stobbs talks with Max about termites, the call of the wild, and the metaphysical origins of hunger. My personal favorite line is "Time is on the side of appetite, I found myself deciding."
Check out the radio segment here. Poet and commentator William Stobb is the author of Nervous Systems, a 2006 National Poetry Series selection, published by Penguin. His commentaries appear regularly on WLSU, and the online magazine, miporadio http://www.miporadio.net/WILLIAM_E_STOBB/. Stobb teaches creative writing at Viterbo University, in La Crosse. Singing "Rain, Go Away"By borges, Section Philosopher's Corner
From a Thursday night jam, banjos, mandolins, guitars, fiddle, slide guitars and a bass...they speak for us all.
Ingmar BergmanBy borges, Section Philosopher's Corner
Ingmar Bergman died last month. BBC had a fine_report and many tributes are out there. I have been unable to find my favorite scenes on line. Seventh Seal when they pass the gathered strawberries and milk, or the Doctor in Wild Strawberries when he happens on that patch, or Fanny and Alexander when all the actors have a holiday dinner and the director makes that speech about how theater is one big family. Well here is Alexander with beautiful images and music.
QUAKER OATS THREATENS TO SUE QUAKER OAKS CHRISTMAS TREE FARMBy borges, Section Philosopher's Corner
[Actual letters exchanged between Quaker Oats Corp and Quaker Oaks Tree Farm--the Quaker reply is in the full story.]
Dear Mr. William Lovett, I am the attorney at the Quaker Oats Company responsible for trademark matters. As you probably know, our company manufactures numerous food products, the most famous of which is oatmeal. In addition to having used the Quaker Oats name as our company name for close to 100 years, we have registered the Quaker name as a trademark. It was therefore quite a surprise to discover that you are operating a business under the name "Quaker Oats Christmas Tree Farm." Your use of our trademark is likely to mislead consumers into believing that your business is associated with the Quaker Oats Company. It is also likely to weaken our very strong trademark. In light of the foregoing, we hereby demand that you immediately stop all use of the "Quaker Oats" name.... While we would like to settle this matter amicably, we will take all steps which are necessary and appropriate to protect our name. --Sincerely, Janet L. Silverberg, counsel. (447 words in story) Full Story
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