"All gave some, some gave all." Learn. Reflect. Remember.
Author: D’Nanda Panda
A Film Recommendation
"Damaged: The 'Trans-ing' of America's Kids' " is a documentary about 'de-transitioning' from hormonal and/or surgical gender reassignment. It's offered by the Daily Caller on Vimeo right now for a discounted and cancelable membership. Here's a link to the trailer and one to an interview with the producer. Sobering and yet affirming: I applaud the … Continue reading A Film Recommendation
Plan Mexico: In Honor of the Fallen AKA Winning the Peace
In case you have forgotten, I have written 9 or 10 OPs entitled “Winning the Peace.” D'Nanda, God bless her, has boiled all of them down to the following: As I may have said in this space once or twice, since the end of World War II, our nation’s military has won almost all the … Continue reading Plan Mexico: In Honor of the Fallen AKA Winning the Peace
Easter 2023
https://youtu.be/Qac_VUxlE7o Greetings, ST, Ettes, and All: As promised, G. F. Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" from the oratorio Messiah by VOCES8, et al at St. Jude Church (London) 2021. Happy and Blessed Easter to All!
A Meditation for the Easter Triduum, 2023
Greetings to ST, Ettes, and All! Here's a musical meditation for Holy Thursday/Good Friday/Easter; courtesy of an English gentleman friend, and sung by George Strait: "Love Without End, Amen" (1990). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkeZcdDJIlk&ab_channel=MelodiesandMemories Blessings to All!
By Request, “Introducing… Simon Templar!”
My Inspiration for this post. Greetings ST, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, and All! His Graciously Unleashedness/Unwokeness has asked yours truly to reflect on his transformation from an "international man of mystery" (IMOM) to an instantly recognizable man of action/raconteur known as: "Simon Templar". Therewith comes a tale. Let me say at the outset that simplicity suits the … Continue reading By Request, “Introducing… Simon Templar!”
Travels of the Heart: 2 Corinthians, Chapters 5-8
Greetings, ST, ‘Ettes, ‘Sieurs, and All! It's good to be back with you here. I hope the time that's passed since the last installment of the series has been good for everyone. Our exploration of St. Paul’s own growth in faith through his epistles/letters brings us once again to Corinth, in southern Greece about 50 miles from Athens. It offered access for trade through … Continue reading Travels of the Heart: 2 Corinthians, Chapters 5-8
By Request, “Introducing… Simon Templar!”
My Inspiration for this post. Greetings ST, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, and All! His Graciously Unleashedness/Unwokeness has asked yours truly to reflect on his transformation from an "international man of mystery" (IMOM) to an instantly recognizable man of action/raconteur known as: "Simon Templar". Therewith comes a tale. Let me say at the outset that simplicity suits the … Continue reading By Request, “Introducing… Simon Templar!”
In Celebration of Christmas, 2022
Greetings, ST and All! In celebration of Christmas, I offer a musical feast: Handel's Messiah, from 2020 with Voces8, Apollo5 and the Academy of Ancient Music in the chapel of Trinity College, Cambridge. The Christmas portion begins at 27:27. Blessed and Merry Christmas! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFjQ77ol2DI&t=1732s&ab_channel=AcademyofAncientMusic Christmas Joy
Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving, 2022
Greetings, ST and All! Hoping you'll enjoy this rendition of a favorite meditation song, written by an old friend, Ray Repp, in 1978: "We Are Grateful" - as I am for all of you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWhS8zHqeDk&ab_channel=KevinBecker
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