Author Archives: Bob Patrick

Giving Birth

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Bob Patrick

As someone who identifies as a man, I cannot say that I have given birth in the biological sense. As the father of three, I can say that I have been called alongside the person who physically gave birth to … Continue reading →

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Presume the Best

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Bob Patrick

Over my lifetime, more than one person has come along with the message that in the midst of conflict or potential conflict, we should presume the best of the other party’s intention. The fact that more than one person has … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Generosity

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Bob Patrick

I enjoy the lengthening shadows of the fall. They invite me into reflections and considerations that the brighter times of the year chase away–reflections and considerations on the full spectrum from joy to grief. Recently, I allowed the shadows to … Continue reading →

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A Heritage of Hurt

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Bob Patrick

Our reflections this month have centered around the theme of “the gift of heritage.” Our writers have shared with us a number of ways that they have opened themselves to their own individual and more collective experiences of heritage. They … Continue reading →

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Losing Precious Heritage

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Bob Patrick

Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the EPA removed 21 species from theEndangered Species List because they are now extinct.The stated purpose of the list is to help conserve the species that are on it,to bring attention to the fact of their … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Heritage

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Bob Patrick

Heritage. Inheritance. Heir. These words in one way or another are about the flow of life, energy, and meaning into our lives from others who have gone before us. Too often, these words are reduced to sums of money. This … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Welcome

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Bob Patrick

This month, we have been focusing on the gift of welcome. The writers here have shared with us many dimensions of that gift. Words. The words we speak to one another do matter, and how we choose to speak to … Continue reading →

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