On 30 January 2008, Gregory Johnson was interviewed on CBS affiliate KGAN Channel 2 for the story “Keeping Warm for Less.” [ Transcript | Video Clip ] The Adobe Flash player is required to view this video.
Category: Gregory Johnson – Journal
Michael Balch – Remembered
Newspaper Clippings Student Comments Here are selected student comments about Michael: Comments by Greg Johnson (30 Jan 2008) I remember that it was a sunny day on Friday, 24 March 2006. That was the day I’d planned to go on a road trip to visit Postville, Iowa. The weekend visit was organized and sponsored by the Blesofsky Family —… Continue reading Michael Balch – Remembered
Engaged
Gregory Paul Johnson > Journal I’m happy to announce that today Makur and I got engaged. I’ve refrained from writing about our relationship until this point because we’d not yet made a formal commitment, but now I plan to include some journal entries in the future about our experiences together. The photo here is from… Continue reading Engaged
Twice Alive
“In a relationship where both people are highly compatible and almost identical in their way of living, it is possible to feel twice alive. As you share books, food, movies, photography, music, and other areas of life, those things that you would have enjoyed, but perhaps not known about, will come into your life —… Continue reading Twice Alive
Thoughts, Thought Life
“We tend to take ownership of every thought that comes to mind. Stray thoughts are like stray cats passing by our home. We see them, but they aren’t ours until we take them in and feed them. The thoughts we take in and feed, those are the ones we take ownership of and responsibility for.”… Continue reading Thoughts, Thought Life
Making Decisions
“When making a decision, choice, or taking action, consider the short term and long term impact as well as how it will effect people near and far. Is it best for everyone involved? When considering the small circle of people closest to us, in the short term something may seem like a good thing. However,… Continue reading Making Decisions
Intellect, Emotions
“Let your intellect be the architect of your life and let your emotions be the interior designer.” – Gregory Johnson (20070918tu1417) * Note: This quote was the concluding reflection after a three hour Torah discussion about intellect and emotions.
Surveillance
“Little Brother is watching you.” – Gregory Johnson (20070205mo1104)
Purpose, Focus, Activism
“Live the answer.” – Gregory Johnson (20061015su1258)
Good
“It’s all good… except the part that’s not good.” – Gregory Johnson (20060821mo2124) * Note: This is a variation on the saying, “It’s all good.” The saying, “It’s all good,” conveys a “Don’t worry, be happy” or “Whatever” mindset. While it is important not to be overly stressed about life’s challenges and disappointments, it is… Continue reading Good
Mobius Strip
“I’ve looked at Mobius strips from both sides now…” – Gregory Johnson (20060821mo2124)
A Vegetarian Visits a Kosher Slaughter House – Postville Iowa Agriprocessors Rubashkin Meat Packing Plant
Activism | Consumer Defense This article by Gregory Johnson first appeared in the March 2006 ResourcesForLife.com newsletter distributed via email using Yahoo Groups. It is posted here to preserve and archive the writing. * * * A Vegetarian Visits a Kosher Slaughter House by Gregory Johnson I first became a vegetarian in the early 1980s.… Continue reading A Vegetarian Visits a Kosher Slaughter House – Postville Iowa Agriprocessors Rubashkin Meat Packing Plant