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Food is a Gift
When a single tomato holds 100-300 seeds and a single seed can grow an entire plant with thousands more seeds, why are we still paying for food? Seeds multiply and food can be shared. We need systems that care for people and our common home, not just reward achievement. We have more than enough. To Continue reading
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Interdependence Day
The other week, one of my preschoolers proudly showed me how she could tie her shoes on her own. I love working with this age group because they delight in learning and take joy in doing things for themselves. Whether they’re tying shoes or learning another new skill, I’m filled with pride as I watch Continue reading
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The Blessing of Ash Wednesday
“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” I looked forward to Ash Wednesday as a kid – not because I understood the weight of those words, but because Holy Days of Obligation meant I could miss part of my school day. Death was an awkward subject. As natural as it was, it Continue reading
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Year of the Snake
I celebrated Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, on Wednesday with loved ones. When a snake properly sheds its skin, it does not cause the snake any pain. This is because a natural lubricant forms between the old and new layers, which allows the old to slide off with ease. We, too, are Continue reading
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