Tag Archives: Perspective

POEM: Proper Preying

This poem is based on a traditional Zen story of two very different perspectives on what was seemingly a straightforward thing, revealing the importance of our inner lives. The story pits two Zen monks, one who is a monk smoking, … Continue reading

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POEM: Still Quiet Powerful

This poem captures a funny perspective that I have on atheists. I definitely feel for people with agnostic perspectives; though I see it as a bit indecisive. On the other hand, I see atheists as carrying their certainty a bit … Continue reading

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POEM: Believe Ability

As you may know, I am a convicted felon, for refusing to register for the military draft, way back in the 1980’s when draft registration was reinstituted. I found such a mandate offensive to my conscience and world peace. I … Continue reading

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POEM: Neighboring Accountability

Neighboring Accountability Several homes Down There is A child molester You can’t no For sure Buddies sow nice Too those knew Kids on the block How could you Warn up to him Surly there are other neighbors Axing the question … Continue reading

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POEM: God’s Lazy As

God’s Lazy As Thanks for nudging me From oblivion In too existence A billion years Of Sundays Ought too due Accept fore sustaining me Every nanosecond What have you Done form me Lately I find a deep source of gratitude … Continue reading

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Benefits of Immunizations – Just for the Health of It radio show

Below is the script for my public health radio show on immunizations.  You can listen to the half-hour immunization show here.  You can listen to the most current and all previous shows at the archive for Just for the Health of … Continue reading

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INAUGURAL Public Health Radio Show on WAKT, 106.1 FM Toledo — Just For The Health of It: Medicare For All and Toledo Democracy Day

After years in the waiting and making, I am proud to announce the inaugural show of my public health radio show, Just for the Health of It,  on WAKT, 106.1 FM Toledo (ToledoRadio.org). Just for the Health of It brings you new … Continue reading

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Testimony for National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service — END DRAFT REGISTRATION

I prepared the below testimony to present at a public meeting in Chicago before the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service, a commission created by Congress to deal with questions of draft registration, most specifically, whether to end … Continue reading

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FREE POLITICAL POSTER: Donald Trump Swamped With Taxing Situations, Declares MOST UNDRAINING EVER!

Donald Trump’s promise to “Drain the swamp” from Washington, DC, is perhaps his most surreal promise of all. Today, President Donald Trump is campaigning for Senate candidate Roy Moore, who has been facing mounting credible evidence of his predatory sexual … Continue reading

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FREE POSTER: Who Would Jesus Masturbate In Front Of? American Evangelical Apologists for Sexual Predation Reach a New Low . . . And Keep Reaching

I am sickened by American evangelical so-called Christians serving as apologists for sexual predation.  There is a seriously dark evil engulfing Christians who profess conservative sexual morality and also serve as the first line of defense of sexual predators, whether … Continue reading

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FREE EDWARD SNOWDEN POSTER: Pardon Me!

Edward Snowden, the infamous NSA whistleblower, is my candidate for the most heroic American this decade.  Is it time for President Obama to grant a presidential pardon to Edward Snowden?  YES!  The campaign is on, with the release of Oliver … Continue reading

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POEM: Standing On My Privy Ledge

I am a white, straight, Christian, male And you see that I am afraid Though paying attention To what is fare I am more afraid Of whites than blacks Of straights than queers Of Christians than Muslims Of men than … Continue reading

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HAPPINESS: Hedonic Happiness Versus Meaningful Happiness

I have long been interested in happiness and happiness research.  I recently stumbled across one of the most fascinating scientific articles of any kind that I have read in recent years: Some Key Differences Between a Happy Life and a Meaningful Life. … Continue reading

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COMEDIAN JESUS: Pax Romana — You’re Killing Me!

This Comedian Jesus political cartoon highlights the shallow liberalism and false choices of Pax Romana, the metaphorical stand-in for Pax Americana, peace through so-called enlightened domination. This Comedian Jesus cartoon also ties the all-too-convenient collaboration of political and religious elites … Continue reading

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POEM: A Choiring, Raw Youth

Their raw youth Was tenderly witnessed By age owed eyes In awe Their awkward glory Surpassing polished learning More than could ever anew This poem is a reminder to both young and old about the raw beauty of youth, the … Continue reading

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POEM: Re-lying on Day-old Knews

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah The news drones on Massaging and spinning Disembodied heads a top Heartless ‘n titties in dis cursive and desultry means Temperately flailing to wake us From our terrorific slumber Our tired and true rejoinder Hit … Continue reading

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POEM: A Truth Foul

If you should believe The hole truth And nothing A butt the truth You may well be Full if it Perfectly primed For letting go Unable to be taken Any more By a singular won Given By an other This … Continue reading

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POEM: Flocking Boss Leaves Behind Their Helm

He new Not the least bit sheepishly Just saying I am not the boss of ewes And ewes not the boss of me This is perhaps my first poem that might be best read with a New Jersey accent.  This … Continue reading

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POEM: To Be, Sow Fly

Could it possibly be A cliff hangar She jumped In what felt Like A free fall The feint of art Closing their eyes Thinking this only is For the birds Or perhaps angels Or butterflies borne by the wind For … Continue reading

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POEM: Love Making

I was mistaken All those years Those sweetest ours Thinking I was making love When in truth Love was making me This love poem, as most of my poems, can be read several ways.  Of course, the simplest reading is … Continue reading

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