The Nation We Build Together

Travel

Patriotic Travels in Washington, D.C.

Written on July 13, 2017

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…

Romance on the Potomac River

Spirituality

A Romantic Alexandria, Virginia Wedding

Written on July 12, 2017

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 Greetings

Travel

A Brief Adventure in Portland, Maine

Written on July 3, 2017

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…

Rev. Sam Trumbore on experience

Spirituality

Reverend Sam Trumbore – A Faith Journey Interview

Written on June 19, 2017

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…

Dr. Alice Green on Community

Politics

Dr. Alice Green- A Justice Journey Interview

Written on June 11, 2017

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,…

Grafton Peace Pagoda- Jun Yasuda

Spirituality

Jun Yasuda – A Faith Journey Interview

Written on June 1, 2017

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,…

Deacon Nancy Rosenblum

Spirituality

Deacon Nancy Rosenblum- A Faith Journey Interview

Written on May 25, 2017

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…

James Baldwin on America

The arts

James Baldwin Still Speaks Truth to America

Written on May 17, 2017

The documentary “I Am Not Your Negro,” is less a movie than a plea for awakening and transfiguration of American culture. I was so stunned the first time I watched it, that I had to see it again two days later.  Since then, I’ve been thinking about James Baldwin and his call to truth. In  1979…

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