Someone once asked me: “What did you give up for lent?” I responded: “Catholicism.” This was not a censure of a specific organized religion; it was a condemnation of them all! It also transpired when I was in high school. I had reached the end of wit; and vowed to never return. Indoctrinated into a […]
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“Urinetown” is a satirical musical set in a dystopian world where a severe drought leads to a government ban on private toilets, forcing citizens to pay for the “privilege to pee” at public facilities controlled by a corrupt corporation. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, The Pear Tree Project had the distinct pleasure of supporting the
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He Said ~ “One day to a new beginning Raise the flag of freedom high Every man will be a king Every man will be a king There’s a new world for the winning There’s a new world to be won Do you hear the people sing? My place is here, I fight with you
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Please gaze at the picture above and enjoy the respite of the Aegean Sea, courtesy of my daughter, as she broke from spring, in Athens – (Greece, not Georgia). “At Heart of Oneness, our mission is to be of service by creating an environment and experience that fosters self-awareness and raises consciousness. Our purpose and
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Time for some Pear History ~ Pears are one of the world’s oldest cultivated and beloved fruits. In 5,000 B.C., Feng Li, a Chinese diplomat, abandoned his responsibilities when he became consumed by grafting peaches, almonds, persimmons, pears and apples as a commercial venture. In The Odyssey, the Greek poet laureate Homer lauds pears as
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The Pear Tree Project recorded its third podcast this past Saturday, which will air March 18, 2025. More details to follow. Below are a few excerpts from the show: She Said ~ Traditional forms of journalism are disappearing and being supplanted by social media platforms and online publications. As of this month, The Star Ledger,
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The state of trying to find gainful employment, and the tools you can use to incorporate this endeavor, are at a pathetically low point. One of the online leaders is Indeed – (a search engine that aggregates job listings from many sources and allows job seekers to search. It also allows seekers to post their
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Indeed, winter is a fickle companion. Its cold touch creeps and settles into weary bones. It crawls, hovers and lingers in every nook and crevice. As much as we prepare, there is little we can do to escape it. The intrusive nature of this force is beyond our capabilities and so we learn to live
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In times of uncertainty and distress, there is nothing better than comforting food, a good drink, and service that makes it feel like home. On a crisp, remarkably cold day, a restaurant off of Rt 78 West, named Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery, provided a much needed respite for The Pear Tree Project team and
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Right now, the world feels like it’s been turned upside down, knocked off its heels, helpless on the ground. The good fortune of one person comes at the expense of the dignity and birthright of another. It’s like we’re being commanded to turn against our sisters and brothers. Perhaps the space ordinarily filled with words
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