Category: Blog

You’re getting warmer

How did belief in climate change become political?   Have you noticed that generally people who vote Democratic believe in climate change and people who vote

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Poem for Black Friday

I’ve treasured this poem ever since I first read it as a freshman in college. It appealed to this then late-60s kid as a brilliant

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The Theater of Thanksgiving

It’s 11pm, the night before Thanksgiving. The house is clean; the table is set; and, the turkey is defrosted. My husband and I will awake

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Seeds of Joy

This week, so many possible topics presented themselves as suitable for the blog: Liz Lemon seems to be getting married (question arises: appropriate feminist triumph

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Crosses and Monuments

I spent much of my sabbatical in France. Before you imagine me quaffing champagne along the Champs Elysees, I should you tell that the places

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The Storm is Passing Over

Today’s guest post comes from Rev. Adriene Thorne, an Associate Minister at Middle Collegiate Church in New York City. It originally appeared on The Huffington Post. Thanks

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Slouching Toward Diligence Day

I’m just now turning my thoughts to the Thanksgiving Day menu. My parents and brothers and their families will be coming here, since the days

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