So yesterday I’m scrolling through the New York Times, and then up pops this big ad: If I was writing copy for that ad, the statue would be pointing at the reader and the bold bright headline would thunder “BERLIN WANTS YOU!” But that message still got through, especially if one clicked a link to … Continue reading A Durham Double-Take & Berlin Wants You! (Who — Me?? No — YOU!)
You can read and browse it here free: Types & Shadows is the quarterly journal of the Fellowship of Quakers in the Arts. (FQA) It first appeared in 1996, and has been produced ever since by dedicated and creative volunteers. The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) were strongly against the arts for their first … Continue reading New Issue of “Types & Shadows” – Quaker Arts Journal-Online NOW (Free)
The Top Ten Things Quakers & Seekers Need to Know About Willie Frye Jr.: A Preamble: Why should September be Willie Frye month? Two main reasons: One, because he was both born (on the 26th) and passed away (on the 9th) in September. And– Two, because of the remarkable but little-known legacy he left us … Continue reading For Quakers (& Justice Seekers), September Should Be “Willie Frye” Month; Here’s Why . . .
This excerpt is adapted from the new book, Tell It Slant, which charts Chuck Fager’s prophetic life of adventure & writing on religion, war, and justice, love and laughter. Tell It Slant is available now, in paperback & Kindle versions. Details here. By Emma Lapsansky-Werner A short bio: Emma Jones Lapsansky-Werner is emeritus Professor of … Continue reading “Tell It Slant”: Author Emma Lapsansky-Werner Speaks
