Tag Archives: labor
The Library: Agency of Change
As a public librarian, I’ve given a great deal of thought to what the public library means to me. First of all, it is one of the most democratic institutions in our country. For no money beyond taxes anyone can … Continue reading
Ecology: Standing on the Side of Love
Almost three weeks ago, the Atlanta area experienced an “extreme weather event”, the effects of which were so catastrophic that they made national news. People were stranded for hours on the icy roads, in freezing temperatures, without food or water. … Continue reading
New Year’s Eve – (Eternity): Measure the Year
The optimal way to experience this multimedia devotional is to click play on the video and let the music play as you read… Music: “Seasons of Love” from the musical Rent; music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson Rabbi Harold Kushner … Continue reading
Advent (Hope): On the Horizon
“For the great human family, it is necessary to renew always the common horizon toward which we are journeying. The horizon of hope! This is the horizon that makes a good journey.” ~ Pope Francis, Dec. 1, 2013 We have … Continue reading
Storehouse: Ownership and Attendance
In her poem “Winter and a Nuthatch”, Mary Oliver sings the story of her relationship with a little bird that she, over time, coaxed down from a tree into her hand for food in the bitter winter. One day she … Continue reading
Harvest: Sharing Your Gifts
“How wonderful that no one need wait a single moment to improve the world.” ~ Anne Frank From a single seed can grow a tree that will bear fruit to nourish us year after year. So too can the gifts … Continue reading