I wrote this in honor of Veterans Day and read it at the Mount Vernon Writers Network.
The War of Ideas
In the war of ideas
we are all foot soldiers
Before the first shot
is fired men and women
march in the streets
War begins and ends
in the peoples minds
Be prepared to listen
keep quiet, be vigilant
our nation depends on you
Terrorism, extremism, fascism
wait for the unwary
A citizens duty is
to defeat demagogues, tyrants
before they are chosen
Remember books are weapons
ideas matter, you're responsible
Stand up straight, march
move forward and learn
the battle never ends
War and peace begin
in the peoples minds
The person who speaks
with heartfelt sorrow
and proper timing wins
The person who holds
their tongue save lives
The gold soldier conquers
the peoples hearts and minds
Daily Thoughts 11/21/2011
The Mount Vernon Writer's Network now has a website. They are also incorporated as a nonprofit. Things are getting better organized. http://www.mvwn.org/
I have been reading more of The Better Angels of Our Natures. Steven Pinker is writing about animal rights and the changes which have led to different approaches to animal experimentation, livestock handling, and food consumption. He writes about vegetarianism and its moral underpinnings.
I finished taking Microsoft Powerpoint 2010 on Lynda.com. I am going to take a little break from this. I think I have covered most of the major Microsoft Office products.
In Westchester county, art funding is being cut by 50%. I see cuts in funding to the arts and education. These go together. They are part of civil discourse. I see many of the questions going forward are not just economic, but who will support and education. Currently, our library has a Rotunda gallery where art is shown. This could be greatly reduced.
https://www.artswestchester.org/get-involved/save-the-arts/
Web Bits
Occupy Wall Street Library
Amy Goodman: Brave New World of Occupy Wall Street
http://staugustine.com/opinions/2011-11-20/amy-goodman-brave-new-world-occupy-wall-street#.Tsp3q7JCqU8
This is a bit different. It is from a reporter who was at the site.
Image of the Day Occupy McNally Jackson-- From Shelf Awareness
http://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=1609#m14166
Occupy Wall Street Libraries Around The World In Pictures
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/gallery/2011/nov/21/occupy-libraries-protests-pictures-world#/?picture=382034180&index=0
311 Campaign In Support of OWSL
http://thedeskset.org/311-campaign-in-support-of-owsl/
It is rather interesting that the city is blocking the Occupy Wall Street Library from setting up in the park again.
For Occupy readers library fits intents and purposes
No shortage of classic ideas Aeschylus to Zinn-- from the Boston Globe
http://bostonglobe.com/arts/2011/11/22/for-occupy-readers-library-fits-intents-and-purposes/oFfUfAFVQmhgU0g5s3uahN/story.html
Occupy Wall Street Put The Coverage on the Spotlight
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/21/business/media/occupy-wall-street-puts-the-coverage-in-the-spotlight.html?bl
This is a bit on the coverage in the main stream media. It is kind of interesting. There is a sensational feel to it.
Other
For Their Children Many E-book Fans Insist on Paper
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/21/business/for-their-children-many-e-book-readers-insist-on-paper.html
How Will We Read In Public Libraries
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/c-m-rubin/how-will-we-read-in-publi_b_1103601.html
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