Laura Swan

YouTube video by Laura Swan Mary the Egyptian

Meet Mary the Egyptian

YouTube video by Laura Swan MorWenna of Cornwall

Meet a little-known Celtic saint

A brilliant scholar, ancient libraries in danger due to war,
suppressed women’s religious history, and a renegade monastery.

The Hannah Document by @benedictinelaura.bsky.social

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Robert Reich A Conversation with Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani is getting a new generation of young people excited about politics. My own granddaughter is knocking on doors for him in the final stretch of the NYC mayoral race. I was pleased to speak with him ahead of Tuesday's election. https://youtu.be/rqU0DAjg0RA?si=ZYVwyxSyA9xdR4bj

YouTube video by Brene Brown “7 Smart Ways Strong People Handle Toxic People” | BRENE BROWN SPEEECH

A necessary "listen"

I don't get as much chance to film animals these days and I really miss that. This footage has been sitting in my Google Drive for years and I'd love to share it with you now.

Looking for a spooky read for #Halloween? Here's what people are saying about Phantom Algebra…
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A great read 👍

I happen to believe that your elected officials should vote to reopen government AND keep your premiums from more than doubling.
 
Government should be open and Americans shouldn't go bankrupt to afford health care.

This one is going to open your eyes and your mind. It is beyond good.
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A tweet from The Washington Post reads: “Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House to build President Trump’s long-desired ballroom — despite his pledge that construction of the $250 million addition wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing building.” Below the text is a photo showing an excavator tearing into a section of the White House, with debris scattered and part of the structure partially demolished.

He ruins everything he touches.

Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases

Over and over again, Trump proves he is the most corrupt American President in history.

He might as well set up a direct deposit at the U.S. Treasury.

He won't spend a cent to save families from their premiums tripling, but he wants taxpayers to pay HIM $230 million. Obscene.

me, too! And then strip all the gold out of the Oval office~!

A tweet from Republicans Against Trump reads: “Where’s DOGE?” Below it, a retweeted post from the same account says: “The DHS bought two luxury Gulfstream private jets for Kristi Noem and other top officials at a cost of $172 million, per the New York Times.” Two images are shown: on the left, Kristi Noem wearing a “POLICE ICE” vest and a blue cap; on the right, the interior of a luxury private jet with cream-colored leather seats and wooden accents.

So much wasted on something so unworthy.

Laura Swan recommends Beneath the Lion’s Gaze In 1974 Addis Ababa, the Red Terror began. I'm old enough to remember all this. The news was just awful. Mengiste places her characters in an accurate historical context. I kept rooting for them. I ap...

I recommend

For those raised on the Baltimore Catechism this one is going to blow your minds. Make room your Keeper Shelf 'cause this one's a winner.
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Legal experts say Kristi Noem's airport video breaks the law. Penalties are unlikely In a Department of Homeland Security video, Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the government shutdown. Law and ethics experts say it violates the Hatch Act, but there are rarely serious consequences.

In a Department of Homeland Security video, Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the government shutdown. Law and ethics experts say it violates the Hatch Act, but there are rarely serious consequences. n.pr/3JdV22f

Qatar gave Trump a $400M jet. Trump gave them a military facility on US soil.

The UAE bought $2B of Trump's stablecoin. Trump gave them access to rare AI chips.

Saudi Arabia invested $2B in Kushner's firm. Trump sold them $142B in arms.

If this isn't corruption, what is?

TODAY is the first day of open enrollment in Idaho. That means people need to start choosing their health care plans RIGHT NOW.

One Idahoan who's paying $367/month will be paying a WHOPPING $2,232/month without the ACA tax credits.

We have to save the ACA tax credits.

Readers of all ages will enjoy this paranormal fantasy written for teens and young adults. Even as an adult, I found myself quickly caught up in the characters’ lives. I look forward to reading more paranormal adventures by this talented author.

Latest review for Phantom Algebra… #booksky #writesky #horrorbooks #yabooks

A great read.

YouTube video by Paul Swanson Sr. Laura Swan, OSB on the Radical Wisdom of the Beguines

a fun conversation

A decade ago I was having breakfast with a friend and telling him my problems. He said, remember to stay closer to the Tree of Life than to the Tree of Knowledge of Good & Evil. I often return to that wisdom.

From the creative genius of Pearl Roberson

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this is part of the Haunting of Pinedale High series out of the Wild Rose Press and it's a beauty. Dan Rice knows teens and all things ghostly. A true treasure all the way around!

A carved medieval madonna in our archives

Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after pressure from the United States government. This is a direct attack on the First Amendment.

Everyone who values freedom of speech should be outraged — and they should speak out.

Live with Heather Cox Richardson A recording from Heather Cox Richardson's live video

A painful truth

In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.