Mpls-Issues tip: PLEASE trim the previous message when responding. The redundant characters make tough reading for Digest subscribers and needlessly lengthens download times. ----------- After having spent a lot of time with the Dalai Lama the past two days I am either very sick or politically insane (don't any of you answer that?) but I found it ironic that the display [mentioned below] comes down Nov. 8th. And my only wish is that every person running for office (and their campaign teams) goes to visit that throne - it will change your view of the world and the job you have within that world. And not only is the throne awesome, imagine the spirit and being that sits in that chair - it is quite something. I wish you all could have been there. "The ornate 9-foot throne used by the Dalai Lama this week is now on display at the Minnesota History Center. The throne, built for the visit by the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, will be on view through Nov. 8, on the landing between the first and second floors of the History Center. Members and supporters of the local Tibetan community spent 10 weeks making the throne, which they hope will eventually be placed in a planned Tibetan cultural center." Paul Wellstone's introduction was fiery and full to the brim about Minnesota and its commitment to human rights. And he didn't go over his time limit. SSB had a new hair do - it really looked nice! Norm Coleman looked like he was going to lose it any minute, fidgeting and seeming antsy about having to sit and think for a little while, much less sit next to Sharon and Paul. And when the program ended both nights at exactly 7:00 and people would have sat there for hours more I was informed he begins his meditation at 7:00 in the evening no matter where he is in the world. And the seven religious leaders panel the last night was unbelievable. Rev. Peg Chamerlain of the Minnesota Council of Churches made me cry when she talked about the beauty of our city and read a Wendell Berry piece about respect for the land. The religious leaders all spoke on how we will all have to work together on common goals and messages in order to survive on this earth. We must each get to work now for peace and happiness in our lifetime. I truly believe Minneapolis seemed quieter and more at peace the past couple of days - quite an experience and quite a feat and events planning by our new 1,000 Tibetan neighbors and their friends. Sweet dreams, Minneapolis, Annie Young www.annieyoung.org (new info as of 5/7/01) Ward 6 - East Phillips in Minneapolis Citywide at-large Park Board Commissioner _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
