Planning the trip to the Gulf Coast

Taking some cues from CNN and some from Google, I looked at several volunteer operations that were starting up around New Orleans. It was difficult to get into New Orleans at the time and many of the operations were on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. I found one ad hoc organization that had an actively updated web site. There were photos of a wide range of volunteers, returning residents, uniformed police officers, hippies, and National Guardsmen all sharing meals side by side. There was a call for volunteers. I decided to join that operation as a volunteer. They even had a "Wall-less Mart."

Now, I could begin logistics planning for the trip. I made a arrangements to stay in the Virginia Beach area through the month of October. I would leave in the last week of the month, go through Atlanta, and arrive at Waveland, Mississippi, the first week of November. Yes! I want to Read the rest of this post ...

My Jesus Year, My Year of Living Jewishly - Part One

So I walk into a bookstore and, on my way to the sections I usually peruse, I notice this book on a display table: My Jesus Year. I pick it up and, at first, I think it might be the sequel to My Year of Living Biblically. Sure enough, on the back cover, there is an endorsement by A. J. Jacobs, but this book is by someone else: Benyamin Cohen. Yes! I want to Read the rest of this post ...

A Course In Miracles, Born Free

This stunning video brings tears to viewers the first time they see it and its imagery is lasting. Christian the Lion is set free, but when its caretakers return to visit, the lion shows its love is "always." A love that is "always" is something we want, sometimes something we don't have, or something we don't deserve, but is always with us. Yes! I want to Read the rest of this post ...