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Once a month I drive by the most interesting man. He shows up for peace. He’s interesting be...
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Once a month I drive by the most interesting man. He shows up for peace. He’s interesting be...
Continue readingLight in the Darkness It’s been a while since I’ve written. Partly, from being busy an...
Continue readingHalloween in the Area Halloween is almost upon us and Albany, NY and all of the Capital Region is filled with spooky tours, ghost walks, and haunted hay rides. The Capitol Haunted Tour is a highlight of the October wealth of frights. More than the seat of government, the Capitol is host to many stories…
Signs you need a getaway to the Catskills (or another beautiful, serene spot) : You can’t read one more news story about whatever crisis of the day is at hand Technology is dismaying General malaise and fatigue Daydreaming more than usual Needing a romantic and enchanted day with your honey If you exhibit any or…
Reverend Sam Trumbore is a leader in our community and Minister at the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany, NY. I found him thoughtful and intellectual in approach, and someone who cultivates emotion and heart-centerdness. We had a multi-layered conversation on his spiritual awakening, the work he does, and aspects of life in Albany. Spiritual…
I’ll admit to being a but flustered interviewing Dr. Alice P. Green. I would get to once again see the woman who granted me my first college internship and who is a leading activist for justice in Upstate NY. Being dazzled and flustered is why I have no photograph of the legendary activist. But photos aside,…
Jun Yasuda is an inspiration. I hope that doesn’t sound trite because I mean that in the most sincere way possible. She is a guiding light and example of faith and activism in our community, and has been so for decades. I spent a few hours with Jun Yasuda at the Peace Pagoda in Grafton,…
I met Deacon Nancy Rosenblum during the Season of Lent this year and was delighted by her style, intellectualism and warmth. The idea of doing interviews with people I admire took hold of me a few weeks ago. I thought she would be a great candidate for depth of insight. I love learning how someone grows in…
You should probably go see Cabaret at Proctors, especially since it’s only here until May 14th. Go if you want a sexy, bawdy good time that will also make you think and awaken inner conflicts. Cabaret is, in essence, one of the strangest musicals I’ve seen. I was lucky enough to catch the ’98 Broadway version…
Marches and political resistance are the only times I’m comfortable sharing cliches publicly. In this case, I feel completely justified marching with a sign that says “There is no planet B” on one side and #ClimateChangeIsReal on the other? Why? Because climate change is real. I earnestly think that it is the most important issue…
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