by Phoebe Hoffman | Nov 15, 2025 | News
In Praise of the Artist By Benedict Herrman Full disclosure: This is an unabashed love letter about my wife, Aminah. Her creations throughout the years have been remarkable (see some samples, below) and there is one aspect of her work that I find particularly...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Nov 8, 2025 | News
Michael Cooke Memorial Assembled by Fayra Teeters Tribute by Elna Cooke Our beloved Michael died on Thursday evening, October 2nd in Culver City. He took his last breath in peace surrounded by his family. We are saddened to lose him, but find solace knowing he is no...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Nov 1, 2025 | News
The Nature of Change By Benedict Herrman It occurs to me, as it does from time to time, that nothing is permanent, much as we might like it otherwise. The handle of your favorite coffee cup suddenly breaks off, and the vessel smashes. The friend you had for years...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 25, 2025 | News
Notes from Emmanuel Aronie to an Inquiry About Subud and Ukraine The practice of Subud is the Latihan – a 30-minute exercise or training in which each person present surrenders to the power of God, without the trappings of religion, God as each person...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 18, 2025 | News
Two San Francisco Artists Featured in San Francisco Open Studios this weekend, October 18-19, 2025 By Jim O’Halloran Aisjah Hopkins Exhibiting at 2025 San Francisco Open Studios Longtime Subud member and Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Aisjah Hopkins will be...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 11, 2025 | News
The Bradner Gardens concert this year featured the Jim O’Halloran Quartet: Brian Monroney, guitar Kelsey Mines, bassJacques Willis, drumsJim O'Halloran, flutes This was an enjoyable concert because everyone played exceptionally well! All the players came to our one...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 4, 2025 | News
My First Helper Experience by Benedict Herrman Quite a number of years ago when I had just become a newly minted helper in Los Angeles (still waiting for the card to arrive, as I recall) a brother pulled me aside after latihan and with a troubled look on his face,...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Sep 27, 2025 | News
It can be so easy for me to disappear into painI line up behind others when the trail gets steeperand feel only my own miserySometimes when I do latihanI don’t always trust that God is listeningWhere are the map makers, my weary heart asksWhy are so many politicians...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Sep 20, 2025 | News
Hamilton’s Mushroom Extracts has participated in the Telluride Mushroom Festival in Telluride, Colorado for the past several summers. They began building costumes for the festival mushroom parade in 2022 and won “Best in Show” costume in 2023. The competition...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Sep 13, 2025 | News
Above: Eliana today, wearing custom clothing and gray hair 🙂 The Story of Balodana – Guided by God by Eliana Todd The story of how Balodana was conceived and became what it is today is not just a business story — it’s a story guided by God, full of...
