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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 Beauty of Trans-formation
Copyright Image: Chrisjo Transgender Day of Visibility is on Monday, and I’m disheartened when I hear hostile conversations about the trans community. I’m not trans or nonbinary, so I’ll never fully grasp what that experience must be like, but I’ve been fortunate to walk alongside friends on their journeys; many of them I met long Continue reading
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Held in the Womb of Winter
The following reflection was inspired by some old journal entries. I moved to Portland two years ago in December, in the middle of winter. I’ve lived in many places, but I’ve spent most of my life in Florida and the San Francisco Bay Area, two places with mild, temperate climates. Other places I lived either Continue reading
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Thinking About Ecocentrism
When I was in New Zealand two years ago, my friend Hayden and I went for a hike through one of the rainforests. What was only supposed to take 30 minutes took us over an hour because I kept stopping to admire all the trees and lush moss. At one point the thick beds of 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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Choosing A Path Forward
Yesterday was a day of striking contrasts. We remembered Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy – his courage, charisma, and deep commitment to nonviolence. He envisioned a future where humanity would see one another as siblings and live in peace, unity, and with a shared purpose. His dream called us to overcome our Continue reading
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