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…
We are in a thought provoking year to talk about race, gender, economic status. As a nation we are having more conversations about the nature of gender and sexuality. Parts of the country seem to be melting down at the notion of fluid sexuality or gender. Transgender people, and transgender people of color especially, are facing…
I’ve read three books this year that deal with the theme of the American Dream. Two are juicy, magical novels, and one is the autobiography of a role model and Supreme Court Justice. Colson Whitehead’s American Dream/Nightmare I’ll start with my favorite. “The Underground Railroad,” by Colson Whitehead knocked me over. I love this book….
MASS Moca is an art gem in the Berkshires. We go a few times a year and were drawn in by the Nick Cave exhibit first and foremost, though there was the surprise of my 2nd Robert Rauschenberg exhibit in two months and other exhibits of light and wonder. Nick Cave at MASS MoCA But…
Nadia Bolz-Weber is someone I follow on Twitter– she seems like my kind of fierce and funny tattooed human. I am delighted my local library branch had her memoir “Pastrix: the Cranky Beautiful Faith of a Sinner and Saint” available. This book is meaty and memorable. There is so much to it that I decided…
Trust is one of those themes I have been coming across on the daily of late. In my case, I’ve been contemplating how to be less anxious and trust the universe. Other friends are facing the specter of betrayal and question how to trust particular people. One friend even shared that one of her rules is not to…
I cried my way through Washington, D.C. I was overcome patriotic feeling: loving my country, loving our people, and wanting us to be more brave and open than we are at this current moment in history. But D.C. showed me that this nation has seen ups and downs before- we shall overcome. Lincoln and McClellan Our…
Seeing a beloved friend find the person she belongs with is a glorious experience. Marriage, in my opinion, is the most romantic proposition of all. Nothing screams romance for me more than committed, true love. To pledge your troth to one another in the face of any future adversity is to whisper faith and hope into…
Portland, Maine is a gem of cobbled city streets with fine food smells wafting in the air. I was only there for a couple of days for a business trip but I intend to go back (soon!) to Portland, Maine. It was charming, a little crunchy, and full of music and food. Food in Portland, Maine…
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…
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