Say “Cheese”
I remember reading something a while back in a post from a smart woman who usually has a great perspective on life. You see, she is someone who is all about living life fully, serving others, and making the most of the time you have with those you love. She creates magical memories…
Who Pays for the Crime
I did not write the article below. Tracy Michelle, a journalist whose work has appeared in articles and photojournalism work from UPI, The Salem Observer, New York Post, AP, New Hampshire Union Leader, WBBH-TV in Florida. While I don't know her personally or even from her…
Blessed are the poor…
(A COMMON MISQUOTE FROM THE BEATITUDES.) BUT THE TRUTH IS THEIR LIVES HERE ARE VERY HARD The poor are under attack in the United States of America. Many groups are under attack, but the common denominator is often economic status. Much is being done to assure that these…
Flowers, Mojitos, Lake-house
I have written extensively through this blog about myself. I’ve written of the struggles of dealing with depression. I’ve written about faith. I’ve written about my dread of the future in today’s political climate. I’ve railed about what I see as a dirth of moral…
Novelist Jessica Spotswood and her playwright and novelist husband Stephen Spotswood - Jess posted earlier today about this
ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed.
No one knows why he was detained.
Find Your Puddle
I’ve been pondering an idea quite a bit recently, and last night as I watched a video where I heard the late Tony Campolo address the very thing I’ve been contemplating. In a sermon (and from what I’ve gathered at many other times) Tony stated: “I have three things I’d like to say…
Trump's Social Security Administration commissioner just called for a 50% staff reduction.
This would gut SSA field offices and make it harder for millions of seniors to access benefits.
Make no mistake: this is an attack on Social Security itself.
TOMORROW- Friday, February 28th is BLACKOUT FRIDAY!
If you believe we are in danger of losing our Democracy forever, FIGHT BACK!
Let's make our voices heard in numbers too big to ignore.
JOIN US if you've had it with Comrade Krasnov. 🤬 🇷🇺
#24HourEconomicBlackout
Good for you! Those are some good books in your picture! Teach truth.
I have a blog where I ponder things, sort out my thoughts and emotions, and express myself better than I could by speaking. Trying to make sense of the church and what is happening right now, I wrote today after a long time of not writing.
awordaptlyspokencom.blog/2025/02/13/w...
Trump is shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency that has returned nearly $20 billion to consumers since it was created in 2011. The CFPB helps businesses who play by the rules not be disadvantaged by businesses who cheat. Shutting it down will only hurt American consumers.
The co-author of Project 2025 and the Administration's new Budget Director, Russell Vought, ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop work.
This is a dangerous move by the Administration that will hurt consumers for the benefit of special interests.
Just saying…
A grim but essential memory: 80 years ago today Auschwitz was liberated. That there was an Auschwitz to liberate is unspeakably tragic. . .
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Pulitzer and my long time favorite)
The Color Purple by Alice Walker (Pulitzer and National Book Award)
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Jesus, Matthew 5:7 (KJV)
First they came for the immigrants, and I spoke out, because I’ve read the damn poem before and I know how it ends.
Two books by Tish Harrison Warren, Prayer in the Night & Liturgy of the Ordinary, two I have gone back to often because they are inspiring to me. Also I would include Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning. Also some that aren't Christian in genre such as Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom.
That she is!
Very sad and unfortunately absolutely true!
Reading Parable of the Talents now by Octavia E Butler. Found this passage relevant to our times. Actually this entire book is relevant to our dystopian reality. #booksky #booktok
One thing before tomorrow:
Use your local libraries.
Get your card.
Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.
Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).
Attend promoted activities.
Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.
Tell your kids that libraries are good.
They are.
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It's impossible to please everyone. The question is whether you're disappointing the right people.
Part of setting healthy boundaries is deciding who you're willing to let down.
Remember, today especially, that MLK said America suffers not just from "the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people." Keep the faith. Keep up the fight.
Chef's kiss.
