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Viva Aqui! Today Will Be A Joyful Day!
We have so many illuminating conversations with our 7-year-old grandson Jackson. Many happen in the car. Wherever we go, he’s in the back seat chatting away about something. He’s always looking for new words. He sees them on the signs going by...
We Are Not Alone: Our 50 Year Journey To Eden and Rhubarb Pie
50 years ago, September 28, 1974, Debbie and I were married in a ceremony with way too many clergy, down by the duck pond on our seminary campus in Ohio (MTSO—Methodist Theological School in Ohio). Surrounded by a sacred human community of seminary students and...
The Subject Is Windows
The subject is windows. Much of what we experience in our built environs is illumined through windows. In our certified Passive House we have eighteen. Our kitchen window looks to the front drive where we stand on tiptoe to see who’s coming to visit or look across...
What I’m Learning As A White Guy
O, let America be America again—The land that never has been yet—And yet must be—the land...
The Privilege of Home
The other day, there was a thud against one of the big windows looking out to our back yard. ...
19 Things You Can Do for Climate Justice During COVID 19!!!
For Covid 19, we are wearing masks, but we are not muzzled! We may be locked in, but we’re not...
New Song: One Step at a Time
As we approach the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and another Earth Sunday in our faith...
So You Will Know Where I Stand!
Yesterday and today, were born two of the strongest women I know. Two brave hearts of...
The Tide Is Rising and So Are We!!
The tide is rising and so are we!The tide is rising and so are we!The tide is rising and so are...
A Charm of Goldfinches
A charm of Goldfinches? Well yeah. Can you think of a better description? It’s...
You Come To Us Young People for Hope—How Dare You?
-Greta Thunberg, 9-23-2019 You all come to us young people for hope. How dare you? You have...
Rain Bomb: Work Together To Stop Climate Change
A fews days ago, Debby McGee, a good friend from Eugene, sent around a link to the guest opinion...
Purple Lips and Scavenger Hunts: The Wisdom of 70 Years
Okay…so I’m 70 years old! Woohoo! My birthday was July 18, 2019. In case you can’t...
















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