http://www.100memoirs.com/2008/11/do-you-know-your-own-geology/ Because 99 just isn't enough Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:23:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://www.100memoirs.com/2008/11/do-you-know-your-own-geology/comment-page-1/#comment-69 100 Memoirs » A Good Day–Even When Not All of It Is Good Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:24:43 +0000 http://www.100memoirs.com/?p=161#comment-69 [...] Joel Elkes, whose 95th birthday was celebrated in a previous post, believes that a good life is built one good day at a time.  As a pioneer in the field of [...] [...] Joel Elkes, whose 95th birthday was celebrated in a previous post, believes that a good life is built one good day at a time.  As a pioneer in the field of [...]

]]> http://www.100memoirs.com/2008/11/do-you-know-your-own-geology/comment-page-1/#comment-654 Eric Nelson Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:44:19 +0000 http://www.100memoirs.com/?p=161#comment-654 Joel is one of the most curious people I have met which permeates both his own quest for knowledge and wisdom as well as his keen interest in what others are passionate about. Joel has been a friend and mentor to me over the years and helping me see the light in some despairing times in my life. For me Joel is a shining beacon of love, compassion and rigorous inquiry, a powerful combination that animates Joel's work in the world. Thank you Joel for the blessings you continue to pour upon me, you are a gift to all. Shalom Salaam Peace Joel is one of the most curious people I have met which permeates both his own quest for knowledge and wisdom as well as his keen interest in what others are passionate about. Joel has been a friend and mentor to me over the years and helping me see the light in some despairing times in my life. For me Joel is a shining beacon of love, compassion and rigorous inquiry, a powerful combination that animates Joel's work in the world. Thank you Joel for the blessings you continue to pour upon me, you are a gift to all. Shalom Salaam Peace

]]> http://www.100memoirs.com/2008/11/do-you-know-your-own-geology/comment-page-1/#comment-53 Eric Nelson Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:44:19 +0000 http://www.100memoirs.com/?p=161#comment-53 Joel is one of the most curious people I have met which permeates both his own quest for knowledge and wisdom as well as his keen interest in what others are passionate about. Joel has been a friend and mentor to me over the years and helping me see the light in some despairing times in my life. For me Joel is a shining beacon of love, compassion and rigorous inquiry, a powerful combination that animates Joel's work in the world. Thank you Joel for the blessings you continue to pour upon me, you are a gift to all. Shalom Salaam Peace Joel is one of the most curious people I have met which permeates both his own quest for knowledge and wisdom as well as his keen interest in what others are passionate about. Joel has been a friend and mentor to me over the years and helping me see the light in some despairing times in my life. For me Joel is a shining beacon of love, compassion and rigorous inquiry, a powerful combination that animates Joel's work in the world. Thank you Joel for the blessings you continue to pour upon me, you are a gift to all. Shalom Salaam Peace

]]> http://www.100memoirs.com/2008/11/do-you-know-your-own-geology/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Eric Nelson Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:44:19 +0000 http://www.100memoirs.com/?p=161#comment-66 Joel is one of the most curious people I have met which permeates both his own quest for knowledge and wisdom as well as his keen interest in what others are passionate about. Joel has been a friend and mentor to me over the years and helping me see the light in some despairing times in my life. For me Joel is a shining beacon of love, compassion and rigorous inquiry, a powerful combination that animates Joel's work in the world. Thank you Joel for the blessings you continue to pour upon me, you are a gift to all. Shalom Salaam Peace Joel is one of the most curious people I have met which permeates both his own quest for knowledge and wisdom as well as his keen interest in what others are passionate about. Joel has been a friend and mentor to me over the years and helping me see the light in some despairing times in my life. For me Joel is a shining beacon of love, compassion and rigorous inquiry, a powerful combination that animates Joel's work in the world. Thank you Joel for the blessings you continue to pour upon me, you are a gift to all. Shalom Salaam Peace

]]> http://www.100memoirs.com/2008/11/do-you-know-your-own-geology/comment-page-1/#comment-48 Sharon L. Palmer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:04:11 +0000 http://www.100memoirs.com/?p=161#comment-48 Happy, happy 95th birthday, dear Joel. What wisdom and vibrancy and vision and color you bring to the world! Your friendship is a treasure. I celebrate you and the beauty and courage and strength with which you live your life. I wish I was there to give you a birthday hug and receive one of those special "Joel" kisses! In lieu of that, I'm going to send you some poems (via Shirley) which I hope you'll find both meaningful and enjoyable. With love, Sharon Happy, happy 95th birthday, dear Joel. What wisdom and vibrancy and vision and color you bring to the world! Your friendship is a treasure. I celebrate you and the beauty and courage and strength with which you live your life. I wish I was there to give you a birthday hug and receive one of those special “Joel” kisses! In lieu of that, I'm going to send you some poems (via Shirley) which I hope you'll find both meaningful and enjoyable. With love, Sharon

]]> http://www.100memoirs.com/2008/11/do-you-know-your-own-geology/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Sharon L. Palmer Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:04:11 +0000 http://www.100memoirs.com/?p=161#comment-65 Happy, happy 95th birthday, dear Joel. What wisdom and vibrancy and vision and color you bring to the world! Your friendship is a treasure. I celebrate you and the beauty and courage and strength with which you live your life. I wish I was there to give you a birthday hug and receive one of those special "Joel" kisses! In lieu of that, I'm going to send you some poems (via Shirley) which I hope you'll find both meaningful and enjoyable. With love, Sharon Happy, happy 95th birthday, dear Joel. What wisdom and vibrancy and vision and color you bring to the world! Your friendship is a treasure. I celebrate you and the beauty and courage and strength with which you live your life. I wish I was there to give you a birthday hug and receive one of those special “Joel” kisses! In lieu of that, I'm going to send you some poems (via Shirley) which I hope you'll find both meaningful and enjoyable. With love, Sharon

]]> http://www.100memoirs.com/2008/11/do-you-know-your-own-geology/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Parker J. Palmer Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:38:44 +0000 http://www.100memoirs.com/?p=161#comment-47 Yes, Shirley, yes! Joel Elkes is one of the giants on whose shoulders we stand, whether we know it or not. For me, he not only models science at its very best. Even more important, he serves as an extraordinary living example of the fact that that out of immense and unspeakable heartbreak can come an even greater immensity of compassion, humanity and wisdom. Joel's witness constantly reminds me that what breaks my heart need not break it into a million pieces, but can break it open into new largeness, into greater capacity to hold the world's suffering as well as its joy. And anyone who knows Joel as I do knows that joy and laughter are as core to his being as brilliance and compassion. I had lunch with Joel and his wonderful wife, Sally, just a few weeks ago and I can still hear his roar! And, might I add, he has the sense of humor most often found in 14-year old boys! Unfortunately, I cannot give examples here lest the Internet Censors step in! One more thing: even as Joel celebrates his 95th birthday, he is working on a new project focused on "living one good day at a time" -- a concept he explains with eloquence via words and even more so via the way he lives. So Happy Birthday, Joel! What else can I say except I love you! Yes, Shirley, yes! Joel Elkes is one of the giants on whose shoulders we stand, whether we know it or not. For me, he not only models science at its very best. Even more important, he serves as an extraordinary living example of the fact that that out of immense and unspeakable heartbreak can come an even greater immensity of compassion, humanity and wisdom. Joel's witness constantly reminds me that what breaks my heart need not break it into a million pieces, but can break it open into new largeness, into greater capacity to hold the world's suffering as well as its joy. And anyone who knows Joel as I do knows that joy and laughter are as core to his being as brilliance and compassion. I had lunch with Joel and his wonderful wife, Sally, just a few weeks ago and I can still hear his roar! And, might I add, he has the sense of humor most often found in 14-year old boys! Unfortunately, I cannot give examples here lest the Internet Censors step in! One more thing: even as Joel celebrates his 95th birthday, he is working on a new project focused on “living one good day at a time” — a concept he explains with eloquence via words and even more so via the way he lives. So Happy Birthday, Joel! What else can I say except I love you!

]]> http://www.100memoirs.com/2008/11/do-you-know-your-own-geology/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Parker J. Palmer Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:38:44 +0000 http://www.100memoirs.com/?p=161#comment-64 Yes, Shirley, yes! Joel Elkes is one of the giants on whose shoulders we stand, whether we know it or not. For me, he not only models science at its very best. Even more important, he serves as an extraordinary living example of the fact that that out of immense and unspeakable heartbreak can come an even greater immensity of compassion, humanity and wisdom. Joel's witness constantly reminds me that what breaks my heart need not break it into a million pieces, but can break it open into new largeness, into greater capacity to hold the world's suffering as well as its joy. And anyone who knows Joel as I do knows that joy and laughter are as core to his being as brilliance and compassion. I had lunch with Joel and his wonderful wife, Sally, just a few weeks ago and I can still hear his roar! And, might I add, he has the sense of humor most often found in 14-year old boys! Unfortunately, I cannot give examples here lest the Internet Censors step in! One more thing: even as Joel celebrates his 95th birthday, he is working on a new project focused on "living one good day at a time" -- a concept he explains with eloquence via words and even more so via the way he lives. So Happy Birthday, Joel! What else can I say except I love you! Yes, Shirley, yes! Joel Elkes is one of the giants on whose shoulders we stand, whether we know it or not. For me, he not only models science at its very best. Even more important, he serves as an extraordinary living example of the fact that that out of immense and unspeakable heartbreak can come an even greater immensity of compassion, humanity and wisdom. Joel's witness constantly reminds me that what breaks my heart need not break it into a million pieces, but can break it open into new largeness, into greater capacity to hold the world's suffering as well as its joy. And anyone who knows Joel as I do knows that joy and laughter are as core to his being as brilliance and compassion. I had lunch with Joel and his wonderful wife, Sally, just a few weeks ago and I can still hear his roar! And, might I add, he has the sense of humor most often found in 14-year old boys! Unfortunately, I cannot give examples here lest the Internet Censors step in! One more thing: even as Joel celebrates his 95th birthday, he is working on a new project focused on “living one good day at a time” — a concept he explains with eloquence via words and even more so via the way he lives. So Happy Birthday, Joel! What else can I say except I love you!

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