I saw an angel peeking through Your eyes one summer day. Whole, resplendent, wise and true She pointed to the way. I took at once the path she bade Toward the eastern light. And walked until the vesper shade Slowly turned to night.
Organic Gardening
I've read a number of studies recently which showed that organically grown fruits and vegetables tend to have significantly more phytonutrients, such as polyphenols and antioxidants. Why is that significant? For starters, both polyphenols (e.g. bioflavonoids, flavanols and pycnogenols) and antioxidants protect people and plants. In the case of plants, the current thinking is that …
Common Interest
On this fourth of July, 2013, we find ourselves faced with a confluence of forces not seen on this soil in a very long time. The longstanding dance of society and government is once again set in motion. In light of this, I hope you enjoy this excerpt from Thomas Paine's catalytic pamphlet, Common Sense, …
Radiate Authenticity
“Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites.” - Dr. Brené Brown A fellow human being need not qualify his worthiness. Each person you meet is of inestimable worth; the only question is whether or not that individual will make the effort necessary to translate his inner wellspring of worth into outer expression. You need not prove yourself, nay, …
Organizational Dynamics
One of my passions is working with organizational dynamics. In fact, I believe that the most important contribution of a well-run company is neither its product nor its service, but its people. Anyone who owns or manages a company has the opportunity to shape the future of a great many lives and to change, thereby, …
Freedom’s Clanger
Truth forges "traitors" (Lies cloaked by accusation) Freedom's clanger seized.
Controlled Power
Baseline shot, La courbette. Listing yacht, Pirouette. Le mot juste, Fouetté. Turbo boost, Grand jeté. Power's utile When controlled. Life's not futile When you're bold!
Master of the Small Gesture
A wink, a nod, a helping hand Doth lift men's hearts and make them glad. A word, a hug, a gentle nudge Can wash away the strongest grudge. So be not like the common man Whose heart a schism cannot span. Stand tall, bow low and dare to pleach The frayed heart strings which bore …
The Most Important Decision
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” - Maya Angelou Nelson Mandela grew up in a segregated nation, spent 27 years in prison for his political and social views, contracted tuberculosis while in his dank cell and then lifted an entire …
Morning Glory
Morning glory and the bee by Sunthorn Phu Morning has broken! Morning glory with sweet smell wakes up from the humming of the bees and opens up to the glory of the morning Fallen in love with the morning glory the bee hugs and kisses its beloved one, like a man fallen in love with …
Gregory Hake 