Bonnie Jaeckle's Blog – May 2009 Archive (4)

SPIRITUALITY: NO OTHER NAME

Although I didn’t fully understand why, I had been experiencing uneasiness regarding denominational labels prior to attending a Christian event where the speaker began the evening with asking for a show of hands from those representing various denominations; “How many Catholics are here tonight? Are there any Baptists? I bet we have some Presbyterians!” As the questioning continued, the repulsion to being compartmentalized by any religious label increased. I hoped that my… Continue

Added by Bonnie Jaeckle on May 27, 2009 at 1:23pm — No Comments

NATIONALISM - MEMORIAL DAY: FORGETTING TO REMEMBER?

Memorial Day is right around the corner. This celebration frequently stirs-up fond memories for most of us of the “beginning of summer”, family picnics, parades, visiting cemeteries, flying American flags, the first water activities of the year and the Indianapolis 500.

Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day was officially appointed May 30, 1868 to commemorates U.S. men and women who have been killed in military action. However, “according to Professor David… Continue

Added by Bonnie Jaeckle on May 21, 2009 at 8:41am — 1 Comment

SPIRITUALITY - COMMUNITY LIFE

The “American way” is to be independent and self-sufficient. I know. I lived it for most of my life. As a result of many experiences, I concluded early in life that I couldn’t depend upon nor trust others. So ... I set out to prove to myself and the world that I could handle life on my own.

I climbed the career ladder, ran my household and raised my son independently. I was a perpetual student and obsessive workaholic. I never asked for help and was too busy for relationships. I… Continue

Added by Bonnie Jaeckle on May 14, 2009 at 8:45am — 4 Comments

HEALTH - SWINE FLU PANDEMIC

The Swine Flu Pandemic seems to be “the talk of the town”. Information about its symptoms and dangers is readily available, so let’s not go there. Instead, let’s see if we can shed some helpful light on this feverish panic. Our previous conversations (see www.whole-heartedlife.blogspot.com) about the CDC and Big Pharma should help us fit some of the inflated pieces more easily into place.

The Numbers:

According to the WHO (World Health Organization); as of… Continue

Added by Bonnie Jaeckle on May 8, 2009 at 12:47pm — No Comments