I think the Dali Lama said that once, and whether he did or not, it helps to remember it. It is easy to think that “those other people” are crazy, insane, and not at all like us. They are inhuman, less than human, bat-shit crazy terrorists. Of course, we might be talking about members of… [Read more…]
July 2, 2011
With the tenth anniversary of 9/11/2001 coming up, I thought it might be a good idea to resurrect the old TOOT project. TOOT was one response This blog to the fear, hatred and hopelessness many of us experienced in the aftermath of 9/11, and that we still experience today. I invite you to explore this site, and… [Read more…]
June 27, 2011
TOOT is short for The Opposite of Terrorism. It up while we were planning the first “Opposite of Terrorism” party, and the name stuck. These parties were happening back in 2001, in the months after the 9/11 attacks. TOOT sounds funny, and at the time humor was something we all needed. One of the hallmarks… [Read more…]
August 5, 2011
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