Being a “true” American (legal citizen or not) means that we get to constantly live with, sit with, feel the complex contradictions of living on this land, in this country. Today is an epitome of that experience — an opportunity to give attention to the trauma and genocide of the way this country was founded, […]
Category Archives: blessing
Indigenous Youth Leaders & Man Camps
These indigenous youth are badass. So much important information here. Their analysis, leadership and journalism is powerful and clear. They have updates about Keystone as well as other significant things to be aware of. Worth listening to all 27 minutes. Do you know any farmers in Nebraska? Keystone XL Pipeline Update from the NoKXL Gathering […]
Youth Transformed for Life – YTL
We have gems in our communities. Libby Kyles is one in Asheville. Not only is she a 5th grade teacher at Isaac Dickson (one of about 10 African American teachers in all of Asheville City Schools – ACS & ACSF have not been able to give me an exact number), she is also the co-founder […]
At Home in the World
First train home, I’ve got to get on itFirst train home, I’ve got to get on it First train home, I’ve got to get on it First Train home(soundtrack for this post) So what? What matters to you?What are your strongest feelings? What is your central wish? What stirs your inmost being? Are you home […]
Some Little Tid-bits of Delight
A fabulous new find, Zooglobble – Kids music worth sharing – which led me to Tres Leches which is quite sweet (I really like Listen) and this fabulous kid hop song by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Gotta Be Me My brother called me yesterday, excited to tell me that today is a day that the […]
Blessing Others: A Practice for Opening the Heart
by Janice Lynne Lundy “Blessings” is the sign-off I use in my e-mail correspondence. It was a conscious choice to do so. I was at a stage in my life when “Sincerely” was just too cold; “Love” a bit too warm for a general farewell, especially to business associates. I had to find the one […]