Posted in Christianity, Christians, General, George Bush, Iraq, Islam, Muslims, News, Politics, Religion, Themes, War on November 28, 2006 | 2 Comments »
The current stereotype of Islam is that it is sexually repressive and oppressive of women. As with some stereotypes this one has an element of truth in fundamentalist contexts. However, historically Islam has been viewed in a different perspective by the West. Underneath the surface judgments of each other lies a complex relationship between the [...]
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Posted in Authors, Book, Book Info, Entertainment, General, Life, Marketing, Promotion, Reading, Writing, Writing Process on November 15, 2006 | 2 Comments »
The book launch for “Nexus” at Chapters Meadowlands on Sunday November 5 was successful thanks to people who attended. We are thankful to everyone who bought copies of “Nexus.” Of course, we couldn’t do it without Chapters - Ancaster for providing the space and equipment, our publisher, Michael B. Davie, for being a [...]
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Posted in Authors, Book, Book Info, Compassion, Depression, Equanimity, General, Life, Love, Reading, Soul, Themes, True Nature, Writing on November 14, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Logan begins his journey as he waves goodbye to Celeste in the distance. When he starts walking, he begins to notice that getting his body in motion does lift his mental fog. He starts feeling less dejected and even somewhat enthusiastic. The sun doesnt seem unbearable, especially as a cool breeze plays with his hair. [...]
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Posted in Authors, Book, Book Info, Compassion, Depression, General, Life, Love, Nexus, Reading, Themes, Thoughts, Writing on November 14, 2006 | No Comments »
Meanwhile in another part of the room, Celeste asks Logan for a favour: Would you do something for me? What is it? Logan asks, feeling unmotivated to carry out any requests. Will you walk to the top of the hill on the other side of the stream and find a medicinal herb for [...]
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Posted in Authors, Book, Book Info, Compassion, Connectedness, General, Life, Love, Nexus, Reading, Soul, Spiritual Symbolism, Themes, True Nature, Writing on November 9, 2006 | No Comments »
Finally Sarah stands beside the stream in awe. How beautiful.
A profusion of red flower petals drift playfully along the surface of the waters; then more and more petals. Sarah cusps some of these petals into her hands and then watches them drop to the ground. She looks at her hand and it reminds her of [...]
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Even with the snow falling around him, Logan felt warm inside with the knowledge that he would soon see his Sarah. He could finally unburden, for Sarah would heal him with each kiss, each touch.
Logan arrived in Putney in a rented car battling the blowing snow and ice along the way.
As he pulled up to [...]
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Posted in Authors, Connectedness, Entertainment, General, Life, Nexus, Poetry, Reading, Themes, Writing on November 3, 2006 | 3 Comments »
Oh Tree!
How many autumns
Have you seen? O tree!
How many seasons
Have you graced
With enflamed leaves?
Oh tree! You delight
My senses
By your bright hues
Yet the days grow shorter
As October
Becomes
November
A sombre time
When you are naked
Waiting for the first snow
To hide your shame
In December
Your naked limbs
The snow covers
And Christmas lights
Delight the senses
With artificial hues
The warm days of [...]
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