from: William Hughes

“Peace” was celebrated on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, on a sprawling farm located in the rolling hills of Carroll County, Maryland, near Westminster. What a breath of fresh air! If only the churches, synagogues and mosques would stop making their lame excuses and follow suit. The event honored the “International Day of Peace.” The organizers labeled it: “The 1st Annual World Peace Party.” One of the ways the occasion was marked was by a dedication of a “Peace Pole.” That ceremony also included the “planting of flower bulbs and peace pinwheels by the children,” according to the program note. Special thanks for the festivities go out to Laura and Kari Rogan for the use of their property, “Sweet Peace Farm.” Ms. Jan Seiden entertained the participants with her soulful “flute journey” playing; as did Peter Jam from Beirut, Lebanon, who sang and played his guitar. See for background on Ms. Seiden, http://www.janseiden.com The happening was put on by the “Partners in Peace Unlimited,” (which was conceived and implemented under the guidance of Ms. Nancie Rosenberg); and by “The Peace Sisters.”