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Repost: Keeping the World Spinning
Reposted from April 17, 2024 The Hopi Indians of Arizona believe that our daily rituals and prayers literally keep this world spinning on its axis. For me, feeding the seagulls is one of those everyday prayers. — Brenda Peterson Let … Continue reading
Repost: A Democracy of Friendship
Reposted from April 3, 2024 In the poem, “Hug O’ War” by Shel Silverstein he writes, I will not play at tug o’ war.I’d rather play at hug o’ war,Where everyone hugsInstead of tugs,Where everyone gigglesAnd rolls on the rug,Where … Continue reading
Repost: More Than Meets The Eye
Reposted from March 20, 2024 Are you familiar with the Transformers? You know, those robots in disguise? Long before the Transformers movie franchise, there was a cartoon version that captured the imagination of my son when he was only five … Continue reading
Repost: Friends
Reposted from March 11, 2024 When I was in high school I was not popular in any sense of the word. I didn’t have any friends. I was shy and quiet. I was also an introvert. All of which I … Continue reading
Repost: It’s the Power and the Privilege
Reposted from February 20, 2024 If, then… If we want a beloved community, we must stand for justice, have recognition for difference without attaching privilege to difference. — bell hooks Do we want a beloved community? Then here’s what we … Continue reading
In the Face of Violence
We must not have a violent response to violence.We can have an angry response to violence.We can have a fearful, even terrified, response to violence.We can have a response that is deepened by sorrow.We can curl up in a ball.We … Continue reading
Repost: My Heart
Reposted from February 5, 2024 My Heart For the holidays this year Bob gave each of us in our family a gemstone heart and a satchel to carry it in. He talked to us about the energy given and received … Continue reading