Douglas M. Muro & Nyvia Roman

Tradeshow Blues and More Top 100 Song Selections

Please gaze at the picture above and enjoy the respite of the Aegean Sea, courtesy of my daughter, as she broke from spring, in Athens – (Greece, not Georgia).  “At Heart of Oneness, our mission is to be of service by creating an environment and experience that fosters self-awareness and raises consciousness. Our purpose and […]

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Poetic Pears, Stevie Wonder, and Billboards Blunders

Time for some Pear History ~ Pears are one of the world’s oldest cultivated and beloved fruits. In 5,000 B.C., Feng Li, a Chinese diplomat, abandoned his responsibilities when he became consumed by grafting peaches, almonds, persimmons, pears and apples as a commercial venture.  In The Odyssey, the Greek poet laureate Homer lauds pears as

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Podcast Alert, Journalism and the Misunderstood GPS

The Pear Tree Project recorded its third podcast this past Saturday, which will air March 18, 2025. More details to follow. Below are a few excerpts from the show: She Said ~ Traditional forms of journalism are disappearing and being supplanted by social media platforms and online publications.  As of this month, The Star Ledger,

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Reflections of Modern Times and Remembering Daisy

Right now, the world feels like it’s been turned upside down, knocked off its heels, helpless on the ground. The good fortune of one person comes at the expense of the dignity and birthright of another. It’s like we’re being commanded to turn against our sisters and brothers.  Perhaps the space ordinarily filled with words

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Eat Your Soup in the Rain, with Friends

Did You Know? The Washington Commanders are going to the NFC Championship game for the first time in 33 years after defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 on Saturday night. HAIL! This gloomy, wet Saturday began with soup and a stroll, Rahway’s Soup Stroll to be exact. The Pear Tree Project partook in this culinary delight

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All I Want For Christmas Is An Explanation

Ghost of Christmas Present (The following interview took place at 10:41 am, on December 15, 2024, in an undisclosed location. It was conducted for the sole purpose of satisfying our curiosities, in light of recent events.) The Pear Tree Project: Thank You for taking time to hover with us today. Let’s get right to it

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Hang A Shining Star Upon The Highest Bough

Ghost of Christmas Past Professor Hinkle Said ~ Before there were interminable to-do lists, slack-jawed ingrates who share your office space, wrath-inducing traffic jams, and the daily derision of the peace on earth concept; there was the Planet of the Apes fortress (suitable for ages 8 & up). I recollect being 11 when my “Pop-Pop”,

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