Five Things I Learned From Kazakhstan
My husband and I moved to Kazakhstan back in 1995 with our two small children, aged 2 and 4 months old. To say it…
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Happy 4th of July – Bring on the Punk
What are we celebrating this July 4th? “The establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness.” …
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They Tried to Kill Us. We Won. Let’s Eat! A Passover Framework
Ask a Jew to explain Passover, and they might respond with a humorous sentiment that may very well summarize most Jewish holidays: “They tried…
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Captivating Beauty: What I Learned in a Women’s Prison
I was a long way from home the last time I entered a prison. I took one last glimpse out the window before I…
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Not Brave Enough Yet – Reflections by Julie Clark
Yesterday, I was hit by a cloud of grief that soaked me as I watched Barack and Michelle Obama wave goodbye. I could only…
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Advent Reflections – By Ed Martinez
thinking about advent… here i am again. celebration, commemoration, ritualization… is it more than these? advent, a waiting, a looking forward to… the promise…
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The Drum – Reflections by Ed Martinez
Went to a drum circle yesterday. A first for me and revelatory in many ways. Feeling dauntless in attending but sensing trepidation in knowing…
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Facebook Window – Status by Natalie Patterson
I typically avoid police officers. I have found it safer to just not be near people with guns, regardless of the organization or gang…
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Prince & the Stars We Love: A Tribute by Linda (Peaches) Tavani
Some of the favorite memories of my life were actually seeing phenomenal performances of the most amazing talents who I think ever lived! The artists of…
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Earth Day 2016!
It’s Earth Day 2016! Earth Day was created in 1970, and this year celebrates its 46th year according to the official site, www.earthday.org. Also according…
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Soul Care, Soul Work – Reflections
Image by: RobertCross1 In thinking about one’s self one is thinking about one’s self Who am I? Why am I here? If I believe…
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