David Keating

Ideology vs Principle

David — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:46:33 +0000

Canada’s Harper Conservatives have apparently finally realized that being labeled as “ideologically-driven” is, in fact, not a compliment.

The Appleton Compassion Project

David — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:16:35 +0000

In Fall 2010, 10,436 Appleton, Michigan Area School District K-12 art students received a 6-inch-by-6-inch art panel to draw or paint their idea of compassion.

Into the Wilderness

David — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:20:24 +0000

In the mythos of the New Testament, Jesus’ forty days in the wilderness happens now.

Students are Tourists Too

David — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:35:33 +0000

Kingston's Armchair Mayor: Why we don’t treat our 30,000 students as long-term tourists to the Limestone City is beyond me.

We’ve Got Butterflies

David — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:32:00 +0000

It is mathematical fact that the casting of this pebble from my hand alters the center of gravity of the universe. – Thomas Carlyle 1795 - 1881

Those of us who acknowledge the interconnectedness of all things love these types of “butterfly effect” quotes.

Milestones and Mayans

David — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:20:05 +0000

Meaning is written in our hearts and in our minds, not in sacred text, or science,or stone, even Mayan stone.

For New Years – Pledge to Consider the “Other”

David — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:49:03 +0000

Looking for a New Year's Resolution that's more challenging than quitting smoking? Healthier than eating vegetables? Better for the planet than walking to work? Take the "Consider the Other" Pledge.

Christmas Spirit 2011

David — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:50:54 +0000

The Nativity isn’t really about God’s action in “becoming” a baby. What, after all, does any baby do simply by being born? It’s our reaction to that birth that’s the measure of how effective it is.

One With God

David — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:22:19 +0000

Transformation of the world is up to us. We are the Hands of God in action. What are we going to do about it?

Remembering Your Phone Number

David — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:01:28 +0000

I can seldom remember my phone number. If I ever needed confirmation that I am not enlightened, I guess I have it.