Peace

This is a drawing that I did out of an idea I call “precarious peace.” It depicts two men of distinct stature in life, with nothing to offer each other except each one’s word of honor in their pursuit of peace. However, they do not really completely trust each other. And yet, despite the shaky [...]

Where is the love?

Not too long ago, in the summer of 2003 in the U.S., a group calling itself “Black Eyed Peas” released a single entitled “Where Is The Love.” It would be the group’s breakthrough single– and it proved to be one of its biggest hits ever!
The song is about love and responsibility in achieving peace– love [...]

Fear and indecision

Somewhere inside my mind, I want to change the world– for the better, of course. Somewhere inside my heart, I want to change myself– if not for the better, for the truth.
I wish I was a kid again whose world revolves only around toy soldiers, toy cars, cartoons, comics, and outdoor kids’ games. I almost [...]

President Obama’s speechwriter

Have you ever wondered who wrote U.S. President Barack Obama’s inauguration speech? Well, if you knew it already, good for you! If you don’t, then you ought to know. The speech was, of course, a collaborative effort between the speechwriter and president Obama. And since a president only gives an inauguration speech once every four [...]

Vision under the sun

While checking Googleblog, I came across a very interesting post. And I was amazed to discover that thirty years ago, the United States– then under the presidency of Jimmy Carter (he of the Habitat for Humanity fame, and a peace and human rights advocate)– already had the vision of the importance of alternative sources of [...]

“. . .we intend to move forward.”

Congratulations, President Barack Obama!!!
“U.S. President Barack Obama’s Oath of Office”

“U.S. President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Speech, Part 1″

“U.S. President Barack Obama’s Inauguration Speech, Part 2″

Text of the inaugural address of U.S. President Barack Obama on January 20, 2009:
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled [...]

America’s Song (The O.B.A.M.A. Song)

“America’s Song” (The O.B.A.M.A. Song)
In honor of this historic moment– the presidential inauguration of president-elect Barack Obama– Will.i.am (of the famed Blackeyed Peas) teamed up with renown composer and music producer, David Foster, to create “America’s Song.” It premiered on The Oprah Winfrey Show on January 19, set in Washington D.C. [...]

Martin Luther King, Jr.

U2’s “Pride (In The Name Of Love)”
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr Day here in the United States, a national holiday honoring its namesake. It is celebrated every third Monday of January since 1986 when it was first observed. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthdate is January 15, 1929; he would have [...]

Jumping into confusion

Methinks that when it comes to schools of thought of decision-making, there are three groups: first is the group where everyone sees each other eye-to-eye; next is the second group where each goes at each other toe-to-toe, and then there’s the third group where everybody sees everyone else from head to toe. The differences are [...]

When it pours, it’s rain!

Life is funny in that it’s never really life– or alive– if there’s no tear behind every joy, rebirth after death, or strength after a fall. It’s like being taught a difficult lesson– mind-numbing but ultimately fulfilling. When life strikes you with its hardest blows, take as much as you can– knowing that when you [...]