Entry #11 The Peace Pole: Que la Paz Prevalezca en La Tierra

12/13/2010

Entry #11– December 13, 2010

The Image and Message: The Peace Pole -- Que La Paz Prevalezca en la Tierra – May Peace Prevail on Earth

My wish for everyone is for peace as we celebrate Christmas and many other holidays around the world this month. This is one of many Peace Poles I have seen in Northern Michigan. I do not remember the rainbow being there when I took this photo, so its appearance is a fun surprise. According to the website for the Peace Pole Project, there are over 200,000 Peace Poles in about 195 countries. See http://www.worldpeace.org/index.html for the history of the Peace Pole, and stories and photos from around the world. I would like to plant one in my own yard in 2011.*

copyright© 2010 by Paulette L. Stenzel for text and photo.

P.S. I did add one to my yard after writing this blog entry. In answer to the comment by Leland Ross: Mine is in English, Spanish, French, and Hebrew. Sixteen languages? Fantastic!

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Paulette L. Stenzel

I am Professor Emeritus of International Business Law and Sustainability at Michigan State University (MSU). I am also a mom, learner, writer, violinist, environmentalist -in -process, traveler, and avid reader. I continue to teach part time at MSU and coordinate the Broad College Ethical Leadership program Additionally, I advise Spartan Global Development Fund - a student-driven microfinance organization.

Through research, service, and public speaking, I share information and perspectives on teaching, ethical leadership, and the pursuit of more sustainable ways of living and doing business.

Photo above: Francisco Vinega, Jade Artist, Guatemala, with Paulette Stenzel.
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Paulette

12/14/2010 10:08:27 am

Thank you, Kiki! I agree - the Peace Pole is just a reminder. We must do much more. I am glad to know that there are Peace Poles in San Cristobal. I wonder if there are some in Yucatan and in cities of Ecuador and Nicaragua where my friends live. I will ask them!

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8/27/2017 06:08:27 pm

We have a 16-language peace pole in our front yard. I'm curious what language(s) your pole displays.

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4/30/2019 02:23:22 pm

Aw, this was a really nice post. In idea I would like to put in writing like this additionally? Taking time and actual effort to make a very good article? But what can I say? I procrastinate a lot and by no means seem to get something done.

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