Category Archives: Peace
Of Dogs and Despots
I don’t understand the psychology of aggression. What makes some creatures more aggressive than others? For instance, let’s take dogs. Our current dog, Jake, is a stumpy tail cattle dog (that’s an actual breed) that we rescued from a shelter. He is cute and affectionate, and although he can get a little irritating (as all… Continue Reading
A Journey of Peace. Where Do We Begin?
Peace is a good thing, right? Most people believe in the ideal of peace. But what does it all mean? While I have been on a quest the past 10+ years of figuring out who I am, there have been recurring themes regarding what I am most passionate about. One of them is peace. The… Continue Reading
“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Peace On The Earth
“Recently, I wrote a song calling for peace, inspired by things that I have thinking and feeling lately that finally had to find expression. This song is more than just about ending war, it is also about ending injustice, and I felt compelled to include images of figures over the past century who took a nonviolent stand against injustice: Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela.”… Continue Reading
Winning the War Against Poverty Within Reach, says Bono
Bono, the lead singer of U2, shares inspiring data that shows the end of poverty is in sight … if we can harness the momentum.… Continue Reading
Nelson Mandela Quotes
We keep Nelson Mandela in our thoughts and prayers this week as he battles declining health. Here are some of his timeless quotes…… Continue Reading