Monthly Archives: October 2010

Sanity Subversive 3: Why

Posted on October 5, 2010 by ehurst

“So, we just come and do what we like?” The girl’s tone sounded like an honest question. He smiled, “Exactly.” He rose and put his foot on the seat, leaned his crossed arms on the raised knee and faced the … Continue reading →

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Sanity Subversive 2: What

Posted on October 4, 2010 by ehurst

They sat in clumps of three or four in various postures on the mixed furniture. There was no obvious focus of attention, which pleased him immensely. The chatter tapered off quickly as he and the teacher entered to room. A … Continue reading →

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Sanity Subversive 1: Where

Posted on October 3, 2010 by ehurst

It was ugly. There was surely some time in the past, before this ancient facade was constructed, someone thought it was attractive, or perhaps simply appropriate for the purpose. But it was ugly — cast arches and framing in concrete, … Continue reading →

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Peace Radical for a Radical Peace

Posted on October 2, 2010 by ehurst

Without offering room for debate, I make the naked assertion peace is not an ideal. You cannot arrive at peace through mere study and logic. You cannot make peace some disembodied ideal you pursue through Peace Studies or such. You … Continue reading →

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For the Children

Posted on October 1, 2010 by ehurst

Because of our cultural truculence in rejecting biblical values regarding children, I felt this required its own article. In the West generally, and in the America particularly, we do everything backwards with our kids. Start here: Your first duty it … Continue reading →

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