Social Justice

“In order for me to write poetry that isn’t political
I must first listen to the birds
and in order to hear the birds
the warplanes must be silent.”
—Marwan Makhoul

But words can break my heart.

Do you have time to meander with me today?

Whatever has tumbled
in the waves or fallen in flames out of the sky …

Reflections on Kindness, Prayer, and the Radical Act of Remembering Each Other’s Humanity

Caring, Compassion, Courage, Kindness, Affection, Romance, Intimacy, Beauty, Joy, Sorrow, Loss (fill in the blank)

Shining Light on Our Collective Shadow

The time has come to decide … WILL WE FALL OR WILL WE FLY?? A lot will depend on the company we keep.

… And while we cast our ballots alone, we chose hope together. Hope over tyranny. Hope over big money and small ideas. Hope over despair.” —Zohran Mamdani, Mayor Elect of New York City

And in Portland, Oregon … Unicorns, Chickens & Frogs OHMY!!

Kale and courage in the City of Roses.