Prayer for Children Reclaiming Structures Meant for Climbing

This is a summer scene along the Harborway in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It both....


From Halifax to Havana and Back Again

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Showing Up for Racial Justice: One White Person's Wading into the Waters… (Part II)

Part II: C’mon In, the Water’s … You Tell Me I wonder if you might have some time right now to talk with me about racial justice, about what’s going on in our nation, and how heart-breaking it is? With inspiration for following through on....


Showing Up for Racial Justice: One White Person’s Wading Into Waters (Part I)

Part I: Wading into the Waters I am not an activist. (My activist friends....


New Title for Blog

Dear Reader, You might have noticed -- or not --  that when you typed in....


Not Over…: A Response and A Call to Further Respond

Another compelling post from friend and colleague, Adam Dyer.​ Rock on and write on! It is more generous than deserved, but so it is with Adam's spirit. His post, entitled, “Not over…” ends thusly: "So, I don’t have an answer to how or what....


Inherent Worth & Dignity and (Possibly) Defending Clarence Thomas (reblogged)

While at the national (with some international flavors, as well) gathering of....


Turtle Messengers

It was Friday, nearing sundown and the motley crew gathered to celebrate the....


Win-win: Exchanging the Law of Two Feet for Personal Mobility

Last month I attended the G.R.A.C.E. Summit -- Growing Racial and Cultural Equity -- and found it full of engaged and engaging people, hopeful energy, and creativity that will sustain the struggle.  I was introduced to the concept of the Law of Two....


On the 150th Anniversary of Juneteenth: In the Shadow of Mother Emmanuel AME

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