Category Archives: Musings

Whistle Blower

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Patrick

(Sept 28) My father was a carpenter, a union carpenter. The whistle was a symbol. The foreman was the company man. The shop steward was the first union man on the job and usually the last to leave when the … Continue reading →

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twitter

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Patrick

from Journal entry of  Sept. 22 Have you checked out twitter.com? Basically it is for text messages or instant messages. Rather than just messaging your friends to say, “I’m at the DQ in the Mall,” you send the message to … Continue reading →

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change

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Patrick

Buddhists say everything is changing. They say that from observation because everything is changing. They say it as a means of comforting those suffering from current trials and tribulation. And, they say it as a means of encouraging focus on … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Patrick

Freedom to go where we want and do what we will Freedom to think what we want–to say it, to write it down We can read what we want without fear of reprisal or punishment Freedom to move, to travel, … Continue reading →

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on the possibility of being Unique

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Patrick

Many of us, including myself, endeavor to be unique–to do something different, to feel special. Perhaps to observe the world from a different angle. Or to create something that is indeed creative or at least refreshing. Through travel, I seek … Continue reading →

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on Tibetan Buddhism

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Patrick

Having visited many monasteries, observed many religious practices, and spoken to a handful of people about Tibetan Buddhism, I come away somewhat disillusioned. I admire Tibetans for their commitment to the Dalai Lama, their belief in his reincarnation and their … Continue reading →

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Act of Non-Violence

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Patrick

The Dalai Lama, for spiritual reasons is opposed to violence. For this reason, there is no active guerilla movement within Tibet against the Chinese. Tibetans have long used skins and fur as clothing. It is part of their nomadic heritage. … Continue reading →

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