by Tom DeWolf | Jun 22, 2010 | Coming to the Table, History, Genealogy, Movies, Reviews
A wonderful new resource is available for everyone who works for truth, justice, and healing in the face of the damage inflicted by racism. The film I Can Tell the World: Singing to Heal Our Racial Divide is available for purchase at all the usual places, or for rent...
by Tom DeWolf | May 16, 2010 | Movies, Reviews
I’m not sure that anyone loves America more than Pete Seeger. He’s been a lifelong supporter of the labor movement. He was at the forefront in the struggle for Civil Rights. Pete and his music have been used to support peace and end war. He’s always...
by Tom DeWolf | Apr 25, 2010 | Healthy Living, Movies, Reviews
We all want to be healthy. I think we can agree on that whether we agree with government efforts to reform access to health care or not. We each make a choice regarding our health every time we eat something. All this is pretty obvious, right? If there is one thing I...
by Tom DeWolf | Apr 21, 2010 | Healthy Living, Movies, Reviews
The Oscar-nominated (for Best Documentary Film, 2009) Food, Inc. premieres tonight on the acclaimed PBS series P.O.V. (the same wonderful folks responsible for the television premiere of Traces of the Trade) I encourage everyone to watch this informative film. I...
by Tom DeWolf | Dec 31, 2009 | Books, Reviews, Healthy Living, Movies, Reviews
I’m not making any resolutions for the coming year. They invariably lead to disappointment when I falter. I’m committing to “try” to live up to my “hopes” in the coming year. I can already hear my daughters saying, “What did Yoda say in The Empire Strikes Back, Dad?...
by Tom DeWolf | Dec 27, 2009 | Movies, Reviews
Last May I attended the Summer Peacebuilding Institute at Eastern Mennonite University for the second year in a row. I hope to attend again this coming summer. On the final evening of classes all students are invited to attend (and participate in) a potluck meal and...