I Pledge Allegiance: Part 6–The Spirituality of Pledging

For most of civilization, no one pretended that their political and spiritual lives could be compartmentalized.  There was no pretension over thinking you could pledge to this or that over here, and then turn around and pledge to this or that over there.  For most of history, there was no sacred here, secular there, divinity … Continue reading I Pledge Allegiance: Part 6–The Spirituality of Pledging

Spirit and Soil: Part 8—We’re Pretty Much Like Ducks on a Log

Sleeping can be dangerous if you’re a duck. There are lots of creatures that appreciate a good duck, and so will wait for one to fall asleep.  And a sleeping duck is—sorry about this—a sitting duck.   Except that ducks team up when they sleep.  They will sometimes choose a log, and sleep with two … Continue reading Spirit and Soil: Part 8—We’re Pretty Much Like Ducks on a Log