Monthly Archives: July 2008

We Get Letters – ‘Guru Purnima’

Posted on 30 July 2008 by Becca

(Posted with permission), reader M.C. from India writes: Dear Rebecca   I saw your noting on moonology.com about Guru Poornima where you mentioned that Guru is a "revered teacher". You are close.   "Acharya" is the literal translation for teacher. … Continue reading →

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More? Dear God…

Posted on 26 July 2008 by Becca

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Deaths reported in India blasts Make-shift devices appear to have been hidden in everyday items At least 15 people have been killed and more than 100 wounded after a series of explosions struck the … Continue reading →

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In Bangalore — don’t worry, we’re fine

Posted on 25 July 2008 by Becca

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Serial bombs hit Indias IT hub Seven bombs have hit the southern Indian city of Bangalore in a span of 15 minutes, police say. One woman was killed and several people injured. Police say … Continue reading →

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Guru Purnima 2008

Posted on 18 July 2008 by Becca

I’m not sure what the appropriate salutation is for Guru Purnima.  ‘Happy GP’ just doesn’t seem to cut it. Instead, I’ll just say a little about what Guru Purnima is: It is the Full Moon of the Guru, and happens … Continue reading →

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John McCain: A monstrously bad candidate for U.S. president

Posted on 18 July 2008 by Becca

Via the Democratic Underground: SUBJECT: Fwd: The Truth About John Sidney McCain III If you only forward one email this year, make it this one… America needs to know the truth about John Sidney McCain III and the disaster that … Continue reading →

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Penukonda weather for the Guru Purnima-bound

Posted on 7 July 2008 by Becca

For those coming to Penukonda for the Guru Purnima program — and who might be swinging by this here blog for updates and whatnot — a quick weather status: It’s been cooler than it was a couple months ago, with … Continue reading →

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Most awesomely bad moments of the Dubya presidency

Posted on 4 July 2008 by Becca

Can’t say I agree with the order…and possibly even with some of the items.  I think ‘torture’ actually is far, far more indicative of the crimes of the current US administration (as opposed to just ‘Abu Ghraib’). Here’s the summary … Continue reading →

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OMG

Posted on 3 July 2008 by Becca

I thought my schedule was full before… Talk about understatements.  GP preps.  Meditation programs.  Seva projects galore. Sometime, soon as I can manage it, I do promise another ‘ashram life’ post. Meanwhile though, I have to say — it’s been … Continue reading →

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