There are some things I never forget. The day President Kennedy was assassinated. The day the Challenger exploded. Columbine. What I was doing on 9/11/2001. My husband called me and said turn on the TV. I got there in time to see the second plane hit the tower. I watched with my hand over my mouth then turned to my little son and said “Kyle, … Continue reading Remembering 9/11
Andrea Jaeger is a former tennis great turned nun who heard a higher calling. She now runs the Silver Lining Foundation which helps terminally ill children. One of the highlights of the experience has been camp for kids battling cancer which has been held during summer and winter months in Aspen, Colorado. She is now trying to sell her ranch to Chabad. The organization will … Continue reading Andrea Jaeger’s Silver Lining
In the Middle East, water is a source of conflict and an opportunity for peace. From the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea and all along the River Jordan there is a need for cooperation over water. In the mountain aquifer under West Bank settlements there is conflict over its allocation. In fact, the World Bank just issued a report finding huge disparities in … Continue reading River Jordan: Conflict and Cooperation
Time will tell but this sure seems like a refreshing shift at Focus on the Family. Jim Daly, who has risen from a hellish past, replaces Dr. James Dobson at the helm of the conservative Christian organization based in Colorado Springs and vows to be a different kind of leader. Instead of being dogmatic “it’s more about having a conversation with people.” He admires Barack Obama, wants to focus … Continue reading New Focus on the Family
When I produced the daily talk show, Kaleidoscope, at KAKE TV in Wichita, Kansas, I learned you could discuss just about any issue but abortion. It was too polarizing. People would talk until they were blue in the face, raise their voices and get angry but neither side would budge from their position. No matter how compelling the arguments for or against, those who were pro-life and pro-choice just dug their heels in … Continue reading Wrong Answer to Abortion
Colorado doesn’t want Guantanamo Bay’s detainees to move to Supermax but the folks in Hardin, Montana are ready for guests from Gitmo. CNN’s Jeanne Meserve reports. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2009/05/25/meserve.mt.gitmo.cnn?iref=videosearch For more information on Vicky Collins visit http://teletrendstv.com. Continue reading Guests from Gitmo
My husband is from Iowa. His parents live in a town of about 10,000 called Storm Lake in the Northwest corner of the state. I’ve been going back and forth for many years. The Iowa I used to see was a conservative, set in its ways kind of place that didn’t really welcome change. But my view is shifting dramatically. Iowa voters were prescient with their … Continue reading Trend Setting Iowa
I love Passover. The Jewish holiday is meaningful, joyous and delicious. I look forward all year long to the celebration around the table with friends and family. What’s not to love about a dinner that lasts all evening and ends with the poignant words “next year in Jerusalem.” It is always a memorable night. So imagine my surprise when I saw the advertisement in the … Continue reading 30 Minute Seder
As the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians rages on, a small company is presenting a model for peace and productivity. Global Hosted Operating System or G.ho.st is one of the few companies that is a partnership between Israelis and Palestinians. But running the West Bank company is tricky. Imagine being the CEO of a successful company and not being able to visit the headquarters … Continue reading Pathway to Peace?
Hi Julia, Allied Jewish Federation has been reminding me of my $50 pledge which I have yet to pay. After doing a lot of soul searching I have decided not to honor the pledge. During the recent Israeli/Palestinian crisis I felt Allied Jewish Federation was very strident. What Hamas is doing is deplorable and as a Jew I grieve for Israel’s pain. I know the country has endured a … Continue reading Note to Allied Jewish Federation
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