Sisu's Vanity of Vanities
Flash fiction inspired by Ecclesiastes
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January 29 - Mideast Realignment - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pacific Time (via Zoom)
Leader: Daniel Wehrenfennig, PhD., Founder and Executive Director of the Center for International Experiential Learning (CIEL). The United States and Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a reduced presence in the Middle East, the U.S. still has significant national interests there and the area is a key arena for global power politics. Can the U.S. continue to defend its interests in the Middle East and globally with a lower level of military and political involvement, or should it recommit to a leading role in the region?
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Now, my article for this week.
Today’s story is sparked by my study of Ecclesiastes (as part of a women’s group) and the removal of a tree that inspired last summer’s Sisu, an origin story: the oak of righteousness. A visual reminder, of a protective providence and priceless legacy for the young man with the unique name, the oak is no more. My second Sisu story is about a common life journey from innocence to experience. I’ve included my audio reading of it. Enjoy!