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Culture & Tradition: Guiding Light
Culture and tradition form a large piece of the puzzle-like solution to the questions “Where do we come from?” and “What are we?” and in turn give us a sense of the possibilities in the answer to the question “Where … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, Unitarian Universalist, UU 2nd Principle, UU 6th Principle
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July 4–The Playground: Playing Well
This anniversary of our nation’s independence comes on the heels of many events that cause us–regardless of one’s political views–to reflect on the meaning of our values. Civil Rights. Life. The Pursuit of Happiness. Freedom. The Freedom to speak, to practice … Continue reading
The Playground: Welcoming by Design
Twenty-five years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. At that time, guidelines were provided as to what equipment was necessary in order to make playgrounds (among other public spaces) accessible. Today, all new construction is required … Continue reading
The Playground: Not Unspeakable
Since Wednesday’s tragic events at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, I am finding it tremendously challenging to write about “play”. Nine people who were engaged in worship through Bible study were shot and killed by … Continue reading
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Tagged current events, forgiveness, social justice, truth, UU 1st Principle, UU 2nd Principle, UU 3rd Principle, UU 6th Principle
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The Playground: Unthinkable
Sometimes in our worst nightmares we see a playground with children playing happily when some unspeakable horror strikes. The purity, the innocence, the delight and joy of childhood and all that it means is deeply violated by some unseen character … Continue reading
Playground: Gatekeeping
How did you gain entrance to the playgrounds of your childhood? That may seem a silly question–one just went out a certain door (at school) or down a certain street, through a gate. The point is that for most of … Continue reading
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Tagged UU 1st Principle, UU 2nd Principle, UU 6th Principle
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Foundations: Return Again
Return again, Return again, Return to the home of your soul. Return to who you are, Return to what you are, Return to where you are Born and re-born again.* This short, mesmerizing almost chant like hymn is one of … Continue reading