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The Ready Room: Experiences

Take a moment and consider yourself.  What things are you good at?  Now, consider the things that other people think and say you are good at. Whether or not these sets of personal skills are the same (those you identify … Continue reading

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Sheltering Walls: Soul

I wrote yesterday of the Universe and of the sheltering walls that all within it create for us. We may only receive glimpses of these kinds of cosmic sheltering walls, but the truth is that there is nothing in us … Continue reading

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Sheltering Walls: White Space

I always wanted to study art when I was growing up and just didn’t have the opportunity. In my 20’s I found an art teacher who offered painting classes in her basement every Wednesday night, and I went–every week for … Continue reading

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Sheltering Walls: No outsiders

Moreover, I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states.  I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham.  Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.  We are caught in … Continue reading

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The Threshold: Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Almost every week, first time visitors cross our threshold at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett.  Many come in search mode, looking for something that they may not have found elsewhere. Some arrive with serious baggage that they may have … Continue reading

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The Kitchen: Chanukah’s gift

It is tradition to gift Chanukah gelt (money). While the origin of this tradition is wrapped, somewhat, in mystery, there are a few possibilities. The lights of Chanukah are only meant to spread the story of the holiday, and certain … Continue reading

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December 22–The Kitchen: The Flavors of Chanukah

Jewish holiday is often centered around the kitchen, as it is tradition that the food we eat reflects the holiday we celebrate. What comes from this is a variety of rich traditions based in the kitchen reflective of not only … Continue reading

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