Category Archives: Ecumenical & Interfaith

A Cautionary Tale and an Inspiration? The “Life of Quaker Service” of Annice carter

Finishing the new book Annice Carter’s Life of Quaker Service, my first query was: What if Annice Carter had ever learned to make bagels? Could that have changed history in the Middle East? She had the training and experience. With her college degree in Home Economics, cooking, including for large groups, was one of her … Continue reading A Cautionary Tale and an Inspiration? The “Life of Quaker Service” of Annice carter →

A Blockbuster Billboard Bonanza & Its New Roadside Theology

I’m a longtime fan of message billboards and other roadside rhetoric. Nowadays I don’t get out to see them as much. But this week, the net brought a batch of striking new ones to me, from exotic Nebraska, mystic New Mexico,, And I couldn’t wait to share them. After all, they cover some of my … Continue reading A Blockbuster Billboard Bonanza & Its New Roadside Theology →

Gray Alert for U. S. Quakers: Help Find The Missing White House Meditation Room!

[NOTE: No wonder D. C. is in such a terrible mess! This is clearly a job for the spotlight-shunning Friendly Homeland Security Emergency Rescue Team. Sound the Silent Alarms!] {UPDATE: The following article is not a spoof; as far as we know.] Welcome to POLITICO’s West Wing Playbook , your guide to the people and … Continue reading Gray Alert for U. S. Quakers: Help Find The Missing White House Meditation Room! →

Hard-Boiled Scrambled Cartoon Egg Salad . . .

”All God’s Critters Got a Place In the Choir”–But Sometimes They have to Make (or Change) It

”All God’s Critters Got a Place In the Choir.” And being in the choir is work. I’m not much for singing gospel songs; but Bill Staines, who wrote this one, was more of a folkie, and his tune, “All God’s Critters” is more folk than (Lord help us) “praise” music. But whatever the genre, I’m … Continue reading ”All God’s Critters Got a Place In the Choir”–But Sometimes They have to Make (or Change) It →