the difference between values couldn’t be more clear
Fear & Courage
Meeting the Moment
Are you one of those brave souls who speaks truth to power?
Are you one of those brave souls who speaks truth to power?
I Love My Country
and I am willing to boldly state that.
and I am willing to boldly state that.
Everyone Is Welcome Here
a dedicated teacher takes an important stand for her students.
a dedicated teacher takes an important stand for her students.
Moral Ambiguity
do the ends justify the means?
do the ends justify the means?
Love Your Community and the World More Than You Hate Anyone
Love is stronger than hate...always. We can do this together.
Love is stronger than hate…always. We can do this together.
Go Ahead and Hate Your Neighbor…
one tin soldier rides away
one tin soldier rides away
Filling My Cup
when I am feeling a quart low
when I am feeling a quart low
What’s a Devoted Peacemaker Jedi to Do?
this treacherous time in history is challenging all of our values
this treacherous time in history is challenging all of our values
The Courage of Her Convictions
I am in awe of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde
I am in awe of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde
It’s Okay Not to Be Okay
how do we face darkness and emerge into the light?
how do we face darkness and emerge into the light?
Let the People Who Love You, Love You
An interview with singer-songwriter Jon Michaels on the other side of a cancer diagnosis
I met Jon Michaels many years ago when he performed at Gilda’s Club in Warminster, PA which is a non-residential support community for those living with Cancer, along with their family and friends. It was named for comedian and actor Gilda Radner who was part of the original cast of SNL. She died of…
We Are Here
teetering between faith and fear
teetering between faith and fear
If Visitors From Another Planet Interviewed Trump Supporters
what questions might they ask?
Imagine this scenario: Beings from another planet in a ‘galaxy far, far away,’ have been monitoring Earth politics for the past eight years since the 2016 election when a character seemingly coming from Central Casting made his way down an escalator, setting wheels in motion that have run roughshod over the safety and security…
A Hidden Child’s Story Is Told by Three Women
The Three Faces of Ruth
“Hidden is a musical by David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans based on the true story of Ruth Kapp Hartz, who as a young Jewish girl was hidden in Southern France during World War II. Forced to change her name to Renée Caper in order to blend in, Ruth and her family rely on the kindness of…
Don’t Be Daunted By the Enormity of the World’s Grief
Wisdom from the Talmud
The world is in turmoil, with maelstrom waters threatening to engulf us. Hatred, division, chaos and violence are daily occurrences. The 24 hour news cycle is awash with stories that clamor for our intention. It can be tempting to look away and live in denial. We don’t have that luxury. It can feel overwhelming, particularly…