Boca Peace Corner Participants Cultivate Harmony

by: Betsy L. Angert

Wed May 07, 2008 at 23:43:24 PM EDT

MoveOn Iraq War and Recession Report Release - Boca Raton, Florida

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"The heights by great men reached and kept
Were not attained by sudden flight,
But they, while their companions slept,
Toiled ever upward through the night."
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Peace comes upon us without much fanfare.  Most await an announcement or seek a moment of resolve.  However, the message never comes.  In this country, in our local communities, and perchance planet wide, a small number of people acknowledge goodwill is not created in an instant.  It grows.  The transition from warfare to common welfare is invisible.  Tranquility enters; and no one stands triumphantly.  Buglers do not blow their horns.  Twenty-one guns do not salute.  Serenity is a state of being.  This is true for individuals and for the world as a whole.  Harmony, once achieved will be but a hush.   Peace grows as a tree does, from the roots up.

Blessed Unrest and Wiser Earth; Paul Hawken and Us

by: Betsy L. Angert

Thu Jan 03, 2008 at 16:11:09 PM EST

Paul Hawken, Blessed Unrest and Wiser Earth

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Each day you and I work towards peace.  On occasion we stand in protest.  At times, amongst a throng of individuals we march.  We demonstrate and proclaim global harmony is possible.  Some of us research before we rant.  Numerous read.  Millions reflect in isolation, then, share their thoughts with a few like-minded souls.  Thousands write.  People reach out.  Individuals invite discussion.  Yet, it seems only one or two respond.

Cindy Sheehan. The Plea, Promote Harmony Peacefully

by: Betsy L. Angert

Thu May 31, 2007 at 14:12:40 PM EDT

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Dearest Cindy . . .

I meant to write this letter days ago after reading your farewell "Good Riddance Attention Whore."  I watched as the number of electronic communiqués in response to your essay mounted.  I thought my message might be lost and perhaps was not important.  I decided to forego a seemingly fruitless endeavor.

Activist Unite. Veterans For Peace 2006 National Convention

by: Betsy L. Angert

Mon Jul 10, 2006 at 22:26:00 PM EDT

Photograph and Composition By Betsy L. Angert ©

Recently, the political blogosphere has been buzzing with talk of action, activism, and conventions.  Some are seeking a connection to "real" American heroes.  Bloggers wish to show their support for the people that truly serve this nation.  Still, they want to promote peace.  This announcement might offer the opportunity some crave.  Veterans For Peace is hosting a National Convention.  The conference will begin August 10 and close on the 13th.  Speakers such as author John Perkins, peace loving Mom, Cindy Sheehan, and anti-war activist, Dahr Jamail will welcome attendees.  I will share the schedule and specifics below.

Years ago, I discovered Veterans For Peace accidentally.  I was an active member of the Orange County Peace Coalition.  A person I not yet met, placed a request into the Coalition's cyberspace.  James Ameen, veteran and co-organizer of Arlington West, Huntington Beach project, was looking for assistance.  Mr. Ameen was planning a performance piece, an installation, and a work of art.  He was documenting the deaths from this country's most recent aggression, and memorializing these.

Mr. Ameen and co-coordinator, Tom Lash, another Veteran for Peace, were focused.  They were seeking persons willing and able to contribute time and energy to their effort.  The hope was that they, along with others, would enlighten a seemingly apathetic public.  They would tell their personal tales of war and discuss the occurrences in Iraq.