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Let’s call this my pre-Lenten blog. Lent begins February 14 this year. Hope to give some food for thought to those of you who read this. Sometimes we are surprised by moments in our lives. Saturday, February 3, 2018 was one of those times for me. The picture I chose for this blog is of my “mindfulness” wall. The three clearly wood carved items I bought from the Shepherds of Bethlehem. Below I am sharing a short Facebook post I…..
I have felt so drawn to the Women’s March in Washington D.C. since it was first mentioned. How would I get there? I do not travel enough to jump on a plane and go alone. No one was leaving from my little town. So, I started keeping an eye on the March’s Facebook page – then, the Michigan March’s Facebook page. Finally, the MEA (Michigan Education Association) said they had 5 buses…..
Re-examine all you have been told at school or church or in any book, dismiss whatever insults your own soul. -Walt Whitman Here I am 58 years old. I never I saw a day in the USA I would be so politically moved that I would want to join a march in Washington D.C. Me, quiet, normally non-intrusive, with my opinions. Focusing them in my poetry – a medium that can be embraced or rejected by the…..
These are some difficult days. It seems as if I am watching a train wreck at times as I try to keep up on the new administration as it prepares to takeover. I substitute teach in a rural elementary school with a high Hispanic population. As a person in authority and influence over young minds, I cannot state my personal political opinion in the classroom. Over the last month of subbing, I have had…..
I believe in our right of peaceful assembly and protest. I believe in religious freedom (Christianity is not the only path). I believe in our right to free speech. Our President-Elect offended, belittled, and divided many people and groups of people during his campaign. He has given loud voice to an under current in our country. We see now while we have come a long way in the same breath we have not. Yet, the…..
Multicultural – a word that represents the country I see every day. If your birth certificate states you were born within the boundaries of the United States of America, you are an American. Merriam-Webster definition of multicultural: mul·ti·cul·tur·al : of, relating to, reflecting, or adapted to diverse cultures We all should be proud of our cultural heritage and diversity it graces us with. Here is a list of a few titles given for us to check…..
I am going to restate my words from the end of my last blog: The feelings I have here I have had from a very young age. They have only grown in their depth of understanding even through the trauma expressed through my poetry. I would describe myself more as spiritual with faith in a higher power that holds us all in His heart as his children. I no longer promote any specific religion……
Sometimes I just need to get things and ideas out. This is one of those times. I find no good purpose to the use of the words “evil” and “devil” when referring to people, groups, cultures, or religions. Leaders and people in power should not use them. Yes there are atrocities committed every day by individuals and groups. There are unbalanced people that do unspeakable acts. There are radicals like ISIS that have indoctrinated their followers…..
I never saw myself as someone who would attend protest marches and carry signs, but I can see a day now where that could be me. This presidential race is one of the most frightening I have ever seen. We have a choice between regression and separation or progress and unity. I honestly can say I never imagined a day in the United States of America when adolescent bullying and name calling would become a strategy…..
Peace Sign The peace sign on the necklace I bought a couple years ago. I have always called myself a conservative hippie. I loved most the ideals of the era, but I would not have joined most of the behavior. I have never done drugs or drank to excess. I do enjoy a glass of wine once in awhile, but I have never done illegal drugs or smoked marijuana. I did touch a joint once and…..
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