Sanford Baran, Christina Pivarnik

Mansions of the Stars

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"I will honor all life,
wherever and in whatever form
it may dwell,
on Earth my home
and in the mansions of the stars."

The Starry Night - Vincent Van Gogh

by Christina Pivarnik and Sanford Baran
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Christina Pivarnik: It’s always a joy to gather together and to share the precious things of spirit. Sanford and I are delighted to offer a focus for today’s considerations.

Today is Father’s Day in at least a dozen countries, a day we honor the fathers and grandfathers who have raised children and continue to do so—even when the kids are adults—who not only show up, but love whole-heartedly, mentoring and nurturing. Some of you may not have offspring of your own, maybe you’re a stepfather, a dog dad or cat dad, or a father of gardens, farms and all living things of the natural world.

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Allan Jonas, Christine Jonas, Larry Krantz

One Voice

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"Truth reveals the intricate design of heaven and adds layers of understanding. What was before hidden, comes into view, and is awe inspiring."

where does birdie go and how does he get there

how is he sized and how does he get where he is meant to go

Larry Krantz, Alan Jonas and Christine Jonas
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Larry Krantz: It is a privilege to be part of this esteemed company, to consider what is right and true, today joined by Allan and Christine Jonas.  

Joyce and I were in Denver this weekend enjoying the “big city,” with its fine restaurants and the bustle of people. Like the out-of-town tourists we are, we walked by Larimer Square and along the 16th Street mall and stared up at impressively tall buildings. Our hotel room was on the 37th floor and had a panoramic view of the Front Range; the Rockies were covered with snow and looked magnificent. While in Denver, we attended a concert at the old Paramount theater, to hear Justin Hayward—the lead singer and songwriter for The Moody Blues. I suppose it was a bit of a trip down memory lane. More than a few years have passed since these songs were recorded, but Justin Hayward sounded quite good and was backed by very talented musicians. I admired The Moody Blues because their songs weren’t trivial, but about their search for meaning, to which we can relate.

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