April, 2020
I'm late to this party but... This recent New York Times article highlights a number of ways to access poetry to fend of the coronavirus blues. Here a several of my current favorites: David Whyte. I've posted him before. Mary Oliver Wendell Berry Billy Collins (Thanks to TA-FA members Doug & Jeff Christensen for this newer discovery) And then, not anywhere near the quality, maturity, depth, or beauty of these…
Deeda Seed FRIDAY | MAY 1, 2020 | 7:30-9:30 pm MT We (the earth and us) are all in this together. Come join us for a conversation about how we and others are connecting to the natural world. GATHERING AT: Your home or hang out of choice via Zoom. Jana Spangler has offered to host again. Below is info for making a Zoom convo a great experience for all. I…
Ways to Engage in Earth Day Fifty years ago the earth turned a corner in its health because enough humans had the humanity to better care for it. Water and air quality improved, awareness of chemical pollution and the plight of endangered species became heighted and much more. But we have continued to extort from the earth its gifts rather than use them with wisdom and appreciation. A world pandemic…
Sam Brown & Kate Holbrook FRIDAY | APRIL 10, 2020 | 7:30-9:30 pm This could be a Holy Week like no other. For the first time, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will be joining much of the Christian world and fasting on Good Friday. The current pandemic is offering us unique opportunities to hear Christ. Join us as we explore what we are hearing. GATHERING AT: Your…
US Written in response to the "us vs the virus," "us vs God," and "us vs others" narratives I have been hearing." This is not about us. It is about US This virus doesn't see you— not the real you. We are just one more place to hang out. A possible host offering hospitality. It is not our enemy nor our friend. It has no heart no capacity for compassion.…
So that we can hear Him Written in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Joseph Smith's First Vision, the seminal event leading to the creation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. And in response to the call of the current prophet of this church, in honor and reflection of that event, to consider how we hear Jesus Christ. (See link above for a new detailed page on…
April, 2020 - ThinkAgain | FaithAgain