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Dialogue with young Dutch about idealism (2)

October 23, 2010 - 12:56 pm

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Something that really struck me was the reaction amongst almost everyone present, when a proposal was made to come together. This idea to come together, past our personal ‘ideals’ and projects, came up twice, and both times the crowds response stood out. The first time more arms flew up in the air (to say something) [...]

What does it mean to be my age?

May 20, 2010 - 7:39 pm

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What is it to be me, a Gen Y? What do I see in myself and others who share my age that is not found in those who fall outside of that specific category of our experience and perspective? What do I share with my other generational siblings, be they culturally, nationally, different, at another [...]

Is God Coming Through a Gen-Y’er and Fueling Obama’s Speeches?

April 2, 2010 - 12:18 am

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Recently I saw a fascinating documentary about a real example of someone to admire and look up to.  And someone our age no less!
The documentary is about Jon Favreau, and he is the 27-year-old writer of Obama’s amazing speeches. We don’t get to see Favreau live in the documentary, but on account on what we know [...]