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Flight: Achieving the Impossible

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

“Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know it so it goes on flying anyway.” ~ Mary Kay Ash  There exists a popular misconception (demonstrated in the quote above) that, according to the … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: From the Mouths of Babes

Posted on April 4, 2014 by admin

I grew up white in the 60s in the South, and my grandparents had a full time maid. Her name was Ruth. I was the youngest of five children and we lived within walking distance, so I got to know … Continue reading →

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Sowing: Stories

Posted on March 3, 2014 by admin

My father was an Irishman with a quick wit, a joy for life, and a sense of story. He had a story for every situation any of us kids could find ourselves in. Generally, especially if we had transgressed, he … Continue reading →

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Ecology: Earthrise

Posted on February 12, 2014 by admin

It was Christmas Eve, 1968, when the above photo, “Earthrise,” was taken by the crew of Apollo 8. The image caught astronaut Frank Borman by surprise. They were taking photographs of the moon when he happened to turn and look … Continue reading →

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Advent (Hope): Human Longing

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Bob Patrick

Advent as a liturgical season that leads into Christmas did not begin to formulate among Christians until the 5th century CE.  Until then, there was no formal recognition or celebration of the birth of Jesus.  When it did formulate, it … Continue reading →

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