Category Archives: Making change

Gender still matters

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Peggy L Chinn

Two articles surfed recently that brought me back to thinking about the messy issue of gender, and ways in which things are changing, and not changing, in the world around us.  The first was a NYT interview with Audrey MacLean, who … Continue reading →

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Talk on the road

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Peggy L Chinn

Wow — it has indeed been 2 weeks since I last blogged! During that time I have covered hundreds of miles – Connecticut to visit family, back home after a 24 hour delay in Atlanta with enough time to do … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of Peace

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Peggy L Chinn

I am almost done with this book and I highly recommend it … I found it in my quest to find current ideas related to Peace and Power, which I am currently revising. There are lots of very similar ideas … Continue reading →

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Frustrated with TV so-called “news”? You (we) are not alone!

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Peggy L Chinn

Recently I came across a blog that caught my attention – Left Coast Voices.  Alon Shalev blogs every day (which kind of boggles my mind) and is very interested in having some discussion based on his posts.  But one thing … Continue reading →

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Reflections on digital literacy

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Peggy L Chinn

Many of my friends and family have the impression that I stay ahead of the curve where all things digital are concerned … but this is not exactly an accurate perception!  Indeed, I love new tech gadgets, and continually search … Continue reading →

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Bless the Grass — and the Truth!

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Peggy L Chinn

I have long loved Malvina Reynolds and her amazing music.  On my walk this morning I saw this beautiful little flower pushing through the concrete and was reminded again of Malvina’s song — “god bless the grass.”  Unfortunately, there is … Continue reading →

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