Category Archives: global

Small World Phenomenon

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Trish and Rob

Here’s another one from Joyce Evans, a Milwaukee journalist, who submitted it about a week ago. While brainstorming for my novel, thoughts popped into my mind about my job-hopping days, and I was amazed about two of the experiences I … Continue reading →

Posted in global, travel | 1 Comment

The Specter Spectacle

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Trish and Rob

As we sit in our mountain abode overlooking one of the grassy Hawknest ski runs, the big news on TV this morning is that Arlen Specter has switched parties from a Republican to a Democrat. In doing so, he attacked … Continue reading →

Posted in animals, birds, global, homonyms, politics | 1 Comment

Lie to Me

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Trish and Rob

Here’s a political synchronicity related to a news event that I think works for people of all political persuasions. First, the news item: NEW YORK — The Fox network is sticking with its regular schedule over President Barack Obama this … Continue reading →

Posted in global, political | 9 Comments

Two Teacups

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Trish and Rob

This story from Jim Banholzer originally appeared under the comment section about The Magic Teapots. But it’s such a powerful story, we decided to post it. Dissimilar teacups are a potent metaphor: Several weeks after piloting the atomic bomb that … Continue reading →

Posted in bombs, global, peace, war, writers | 3 Comments

Obama and Lincoln

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Trish and Rob

Since today is Lincoln’s birthday, we thought it would be interesting to note some of the striking synchronicities between Lincoln and Obama. Both men: – were lawyers who began their political careers in the Illinois state legislature – served a … Continue reading →

Posted in global, lincoln, obama, reincarnation | 6 Comments