Nature Walk
I walk the path of nature
   Birds and butterflies
     in their freedom flight
Flowers in bloom
   In a kaleidoscope of colors
   Fragrance in the...
Talking Books & Ideas
The following events will feature book discussions and authors who will speak on their work in the Twin Cities:
Monday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. – Katrina Uhly, Darlyne Bailey, and Kelly Mcnall Koney discuss their...
Author readings in the Twin Cities
Sunday, March 8 - 5 p.m. - Three bright talents on the national small press scene -Â C.A. Conrad, Aaron Kunin, and Magdalena Zurawski - will read at Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin...
Conference of the Birds
In this classic tale, the birds of the world take flight on a pilgrimage to find their celebrated king, but the dangers and hardships encountered on the journey cause many in the flock to...
Beyond Borders Film Festival
MINNEAPOLIS - As spring makes its way to the Twin Cities, so will a spate of new films promoting cultural understanding of people across the globe. This is the primary mission of the Beyond...
Mike Leigh’s ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’ Giggles
There have been some wonderful films lately that have looked at those of us who present what we might call our "wounded" face to the world. People who seem angry, self-absorbed and/or unapproachable. As...
The Red Drum
Your heart - a red drum.
Taut leather bound
to the infinite shape of a circle,
seeks the music of other beating hearts.
Sound changes,
when a strong wind blows,
when the leather is rain-soaked,
when the sun makes the circle
jump...
My 5 Favorite Films of 2008
As I note every year, my favorite films are not the ones that I consider the "best' films of 2008. I do not believe that works of art can or should be ordered from...
What’s New: A Glance at New Things to Experience
NEW BOOK - FOOD ENERGETICS: The Spiritual, Emotional, and Nutritional Power of What We Eat, by Steve Gagne (Inner Traditions Intl), $24.95, 562 pages, www.innertraditions.comIn Food Energetics, Steve Gagne shows how to revitalize our...
Charm, Joy in Last Chance Harvey
It's "Award" season in Hollywood.
This is the time of year when movies of "substance" finally make their way into some theaters across the country. Unfortunately, to Hollywood nowadays, "substance" more often than...
What’s New in December 2008
NEW BOOKSTHE BETTER WORLD SHOPPING GUIDE, by Dr. Ellis Jones (New Society Publishers), $9.95, www.betterworldshopper.orgTo help consumers navigate the shopping maze, The Better World Shopping Guide serves both holiday givers and receivers. It is...
Validation: Inspiring Short Film available free from Spiritual Cinema Circle
Nearly five years ago, author and entrepreneur Gay Hendricks had an idea to create
a DVD club that would provide films about love, compassion and inspiration. His
idea soon grew into Spiritual Cinema Circle, a subscription-based...
Ghost Town
You know the kind of person who always seems angry at or disgusted by the world
and all the people around him? The kind of guy who seems to wear a big sign around
his neck...
The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer
The following excerpt is from the new book The Dolphin: Story of a Dreamer (Hay House).
The first rays of the morning sun filtered gently through the breaking clouds, unveiling the unspoiled beauty of a...
Food of the Gods: Chocolate Deepens our Spiritual Lives
It can be hard or soft, bitter or sweet, dark or light (sometimes even white),
dipped in nuts, filled with caramel, mixed with milk or shaped to look like hearts
and bunnies. It is one of...
Youre The Watcher
I can say this:You might have arrived just todayor last night or years ago.You think you’re young and inexperiencedyet your smiles and your sobs,your words and your silence,come from ancient wisdom.The dust rising beneath...
What’s New: A Glance at New Things to Experience
NEW BOOKSWHY WALK WHEN YOU CAN FLY? Soar Beyond Your Fears and Love Yourself & Others Unconditionally, by Isha (New World Library), 149 pages, $14.95 - Why Walk When You Can Fly? is a...
