Oregon Humanities

Those of you in Portland who can’t attend our Eugene Think & Drink might want to attend an upcoming talk by Tom Krattenmaker, author of “Onward Christian Athletes” on christianity in an age of religious diversity. Presented by PSU Department of Religious Studies. February 25, 12:00-2:00 PM, Smith Student Center, Rm. 338.

Jennifer Allen, Portland | on Think & Drink with Richard Lariviere, Mike Bellotti, Kitty Piercy, and NEH chair Jim Leach

Dear O.Hm.

I like the website when i am just playing around, but coming back to find something—anything—is the problem.  I can’t find things when I want to find them!  I think the website is visually interesting but very confusing - great for exploring but inefficient when I want something in particular.

kate powell, portland | on Letter from the Editor Fall/Winter 2009

Please send an application for the OHIP class in Salem at Willamette. Thanks.

nicole taylor, salem, oregon | on Oregon Humanities 2010 grant application deadine

Bartending will definitely help you learn things about people, overall kind of depressing.  I definitely couldn’t do the job.  Overall though sounds like it was a few good years for you.

Charles, Michigan | on Dave Weich on the job that changed his life

I don’t think so. Coz some people just think that it’s only an art in their body. They don’t make the tattoo as something to define themselves.
fake tattoos

Belinda Scheider | on Dave Weich on the job that changed his life

So do you think people with tattoo are bad people or someone who has bad temper?

fake tattoos | on Dave Weich on the job that changed his life

kathleen, i am trying to figure out how to submit something.  but your website is confusing.  how do i do it?  actually, i sent it to you as a letter and wish you would just publish it without further hassle.  wont you do that?

diane allen | on Letter from the Editor Fall/Winter 2009

I hope that Dr. Jensen will talk about Jane Addams and the founding of the Women’s Peace Party.  Addams was probably the most famous woman in America, consorted with presidents, etc., until she opposed the First Imperialist War.  Then she was ostracized.  And it was a woman who voted in Congress against both WWI and WWII.

diane allen | on Eliza Canty-Jones on women and war

What a great article and full of so much wisdom.  I am wondering if we have passed the point of no return.

University of Oregon
Class of ‘65

Wally Larsen, Eugene, Oregon | on John Frohnmayer on the destructive nature of capitalism

Thanks, Trista. I’ve actually considered starting a practice blog (which would be separate from this one) but haven’t gotten around to it yet. If I do, I will certainly let you know! I’m vaguely familiar with the concept of beginner’s mind. I hadn’t connected my post to that idea, so thanks for the insight.

Raina Hassan, Portland | on Raina Hassan on being bad at violin

It is a shame that the Council does not support these terrific former Chautauquans.  How many libraries, museums, etc., can afford to pay for these folks?

diane allen | on Past Oregon Chautauqua Scholars Available for Independent Programs

Will you be writing more about your violin practice?  And, will I find it here?  I keep thinking of your story.  Isn’t there a Zen and/or Buddhist notion of “beginner’s mind”?  That as experienced artists (or whatever it is we practice) we should never lose the beginner’s mind?  Well, looking forward to the next installment.

TRISTA | on Raina Hassan on being bad at violin

I hope you write a second blog post about earning your fame “legitimately” and how YouTube is/is not legitimate.  I’ve not watched your nephew’s video, but if an artist like Alexie loves it and by association gushes over you, that sounds pretty legit to me.

TRISTA | on Kate Sokoloff on fame, Sherman Alexie, and Shakira's She Wolf

Sorry about that, Reggie. It should show up now.

Kathleen | on Past Oregon Chautauqua Scholars Available for Independent Programs

where is the list?

reggie diamond | on Past Oregon Chautauqua Scholars Available for Independent Programs