misc.joy – explorations by kenley
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Thoughts on Lelyveld’s Gandhi Biography
Joseph Lelyveld makes some pretty provocative statements in “Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and his Struggle with India” and then seems to immediately backpedal on his analysis. Critical thinking, even criticism, is good. In fact, having read many Gandhi biographies myself, I recognize Gandhi’s contradictory nature. Who in life doesn’t change over a period of eighty…
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Native Flowers Growing Strong
Taken at Lower Drown
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Happiness and Suffering are Inseparable
Suffering and happiness are inseparable. We all have both and they both come and go throughout our lives – at least up to this point in my life. Our practice of Mindfulness is an effort to transform our suffering into happiness. It is an effort to move in the direction of joy. It is an…
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All Movies for All Ages
Is there an age appropriateness for film and media? Should we let kids see any movie out there? It seems that some parents seem to think it’s ok and others are horrified at the idea. In a recent Facebook discussion, a parent with young children posted an article When Can I Watch Indiana Jones with…
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@LizanneP here’s the screenshot; in case you’re interested. 😉 @LuriaLibrary @ucsdlibraries
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Transportation Planning
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Weekend fun: Narcissistic Personality Test. How do you score? http://bit.ly/kJ0M1n
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