Posted by: moedee on: December 31, 2003
I didn’t know this but apparently svastikas are an ancient Asian symbol that predate Buddhism and symbolize the sun. Also, here’s a snippet of a thread on svastikas that came from the Sangha discussion group:
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 01:11:43 -0000
From: “ryhorikawa”
Subject: Re: MICROSOFT PULLS NAZI SYMBOL
— In sangha@yahoogroups.com, “Ari” [...]
Posted by: moedee on: December 30, 2003
so i’m moving my stuff to my brother’s today and i’m totally dragging ass. after this past weekend and all the emotional stuff that went on, i’m just beat. but i need to get this done so jneal and i are moving my belongings. thank god the next few days involve only [...]
Posted by: moedee on: December 28, 2003
my friend pstrou died on christmas day. i found out late evening the day after. i’m out here this weekend for the funeral and such. although it’s sad, i’m glad i came to see her those few weeks ago because i said my goodbyes then. it’s been a bit strange these [...]
Posted by: moedee on: December 26, 2003
My holiday celebrations have lasted across three days so far and will probably carry into the weekend a bit. This is because I’ve had many small Christmas celebrations – one with my ‘real’ family and others with my chosen family. It’s been wonderful! I’m glad it wasn’t all on one day because [...]
Posted by: moedee on: December 26, 2003
I listened to one of Pema Chodron’s meditation teachings today in which she spoke about tonglen – the meditative practice of sending and receiving. The link I’ve provided is actually some of her work that’s up on the Shambahala website. It was timely information and I used it almost immediately to help get [...]
Posted by: moedee on: December 23, 2003
A great article written by Molly Ivins on Bush’s uncompassionate conservatism.
Posted by: moedee on: December 22, 2003
For those of us who questioned Haliburton’s commitment to reconstruction, question no more!
Posted by: moedee on: December 22, 2003
The ruling by a federal appeals court in Washington gives some hope that not all our rights will be violated and/or removed! I, for one, am a big fan of file sharing. I probably buy more music now because I have access to a wider variety of artists. I have no problem [...]
Posted by: moedee on: December 21, 2003
I’ve decided – I’m going to leave for Portland on February 16th. Interviews for the mentoring position begin on the 16th also. I’m absolutely psyched about that and I feel good about my chances of getting a position. All I have left is to write my two papers and get my letters [...]
Posted by: moedee on: December 20, 2003
According to Mediareform.net, Newsweek just published a highly questionable article about our judicial system. Mediareform also lists Public Citizen’s rebuke of the article here. As I have little education or knowledge about these matters, I’m not entirely sure how to respond… I’m somewhat biased against our court system so I know I [...]
