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Now & Then – Have We Been Here Before?

Some years ago, there was a segment on Saturday Night live called “Deep Thoughts with Jack Handey.” Conceived as brief transition elements between the lives sketches, these usually–idiotic and often dark–humored ruminations gained a cult following of their own and were eventually published in a book. Some of “Jack Handey”’s memorable “deep thoughts” include: “If…

The Wisdom Built Into Us

Welcome to Lent. Whether you engage in your own purposeful practice during this season or not, Lent overlaps for us with a season in creation in which much changes. Between now and Easter Sunday, there will be a great deal of change that happens in terms of climate and the flora and fauna around us.…

Keep Our Hearts Inviolate

While I am certain I have mentioned it before, it bears repeating that in these disturbing times I have deeply appreciated the voices of those of color who speak of a continuity between now and before that those of certain privileges are likely to miss. For all the parallels that white folks like me can…