‘Commentary’ Archives
On the Evolution of Lampreys*
from the Series Raise Your Voice... By PETER MOLENAAR Peter Molenaar When pondering the glory of biological evolution, one must at least acknowledge the appearance of intelligent design, that is, the intervention of an unseen “higher power”. Those who believe that consciousness is a product of the evolution of matter are not exempt from this consideration, even as a theologian must pose the question: whence the parasitic lamprey? SCIENTISTS AND THEOLOGIANS UNITE! It was not so terribly long ago; that the original planktonic mix gave birth to some zillion critters with the advantage of bilateral symmetry. Eventually, this massive genomic potentiality would render us the echinoderms with their exoskeletons and radial symmetry (think starfish, sea urchins, etc.). Fun fact: the larval stage of all echinoderms retains the original bilateral symmetry. Perhaps every school child is familiar with the fossilized remains of the crinoid, species of which exist to this day. [...]
We Will Change the World
Today after listening to Ann Reed’s song ‘We Will Change the World’, I began to think about Phillips. What a treasure to the City and to the World. The lights being lit and hope being shared. I look around just my little piece of the world and see: Pastor H and San Pablo creating such healing with Art, Meals, Love, words shared and community built.Donna getting up at 6 am to be at bus stops with children and their parents, standing with them bringing joy and a sense of safety by being together.Wayne looking out for others at St Vincent and helping so many as they are finding their way.Chris writing letters for change, for Phillips to be heard and to be listened to.Jolene and her lifelong care and dedication to her community.Kali listening, being there, sharing stories, caring with her whole soul.Betty going door to door talking to businesses, checking in on them, seeing how they are.Marj in her 80s, walking her block to check in on people.Cath for opening up her home for [...]
Spirit of Phillips March 2025
Dave Moore & Linnea Hadaway have lived here since the Reagan 80s and became life partners while originating the cartoon series “Spirit of Phillips.”
