I was wondering recently what the symbol of Deism would be. For my web site I chose a sun burst. It is a light, which represents truth, which is key to Deism. The sun burst is probably the oldest known religious symbol. But, what is the general symbol of deism? In Freemasonry, the All Seeing [...]
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Loves Lost
Posted in October 16th, 2008
In a world as fresh as snow, I walked a woodland path I know, And paused beneath an ancient oak Whose shadow leaves the wind would blow. On this bright day wise raven spoke, And stole the Sun into his cloak. He hid his spoils of thievery In the dark heartwood of the oak. When [...]
A Visit to Chief Joseph
Posted in August 21st, 2008
I just got back from a short stay at Lake Wallowa in eastern Oregon, near Hell’s Canyon. While there we came across Chief Joseph’s grave site. His bones are interred in a small monument in a small Indian cemetery overlooking the lake. It is a beautiful site, a small mound enclosed by a circle. [...]
“Don’t criticize, condemn or complain.”
Posted in August 11th, 2008
"Don’t criticize, condemn or complain." This is one of the few negative teachings from Dale Carnegie. This is also one of the most important. I can’t imagine how many times I’ve seen people destroy their own relationships, at work and at home, because they don’t know this. When you criticize, condemn and complain you separate [...]
Dale Carnegie
Posted in July 20th, 2008
I mentioned earlier that I took the Dale Carnegie twelve week course, and loved it. It was one of the most useful times I’ve ever spent. I want to write about the concepts in this blog, partly to "spread the good word", but mostly as a way to refresh the concepts for myself. There are [...]
