Today I was asked by an 11th-grade student the following: I am currently taking part in doing the Research Project for my school and would like to know if you would be interested in answering the following questions for my research. It is based on...
Author: Paul Rodney Turner
Why Cursive Writing Still Matters Today
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
August 19, 2015
I’ve always been a fan of cursive writing, and at age 18, I took a course in calligraphy. I was the youngest person in the class at the time, so even back then, in 1981, the art form was dying out and becoming uncool for...
Perla’s Rescue: Juliana’s Sanctuary Story
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
August 13, 2015
Perla, a piglet, was discovered abandoned in a trash bin, but her story took a hopeful turn when she was rescued by Juliana’s Animal Sanctuary in Colombia. and brought to Juliana’s Animal Sanctuary in Colombia. Despite suffering from a broken leg, Perla is receiving the...
Pola, the “freedom-fighting pig” is the newest member of Juliana’s Animal Sanctuary — the only sanctuary in Colombia. For the last 8 years, Pola was living in utter filth, amongst 180 uncaged hungry dogs who constantly harassed her and sometimes tried to tear pieces of...
Beyonce commits to a Vegan Diet – fan backlash or media hype
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
June 9, 2015
Last night, Good Morning America teased an exciting announcement from Beyoncé set for Monday morning, promising fans something they would love. Source: FoodYogi.org — Many fans speculated about a new album, tour, or even a major charitable donation, with some wondering if Beyoncé might announce a pregnancy.....
My interview on Sacred Space TV in Australia (4 part series)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
May 29, 2015
This is part 1 of 4 parts of an interview I gave in Australia at the Melbourne Hare Krishna temple. Forgive the background noises, especially the occasional plane and coughing and kirtan, I did not realize at the time and boy I wish I had....
Talk at the World Vegan Summit 2015
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
May 5, 2015
The mission of Food for Life Global, which I direct, transcends simply “feeding the poor.” Our goal is to unite the world through the distribution of pure vegan food, fostering a sense of global community and spiritual equality.. This universal objective is rooted in the...
Trekking through the Himalayas (POEM)
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
April 17, 2015
On Day 1 we gathered — at an eco-hotel, Excited and hopeful — that all would go well, Sincere seekers of truth, with hearts filled with love, We prayed the Gods would bless us from those mighty peaks above. On Day 2 we felt grounded...
ISKCON: An insiders look and how it can heal
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
March 18, 2015
The following essay is both for the devotees and followers of Srila Prabhupada within ISKCON and also to give outsiders an inside look at the challenges faced by the ISKCON institution with a hope to facilitate dialogue for the greater good and find solutions....
Living without money — Is that the best answer to peace and happiness?
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
February 25, 2015
Is it possible to feel rich without possessions? Can you live happily without money? In the documentary Living Without Money, we meet the German woman Heidemarie Schwermer who made a deliberate choice to live without money 14 years ago. I embraced a life without money...