Exerpts and commentary of the Declaration of Independence were uppermost in many social media posts the week of July 4, understandably. What kept firing in me is how imperative  it is—actually it is incumbent upon us as citizens of USA, to reflect on what the words in that document mean, if/how they serve the common good--that is, serve ALL of us including earth, air, water, all creation—and what more could those words mean or what other words might further us in our cause of viable shared life? Let's talk

Resources:

Heather Cox Richardson podcast

Adam Kinzinger on BlueSky app

Born With a Bang by Jennifer Morgan; illustrated by Dana Lynne Andersen

Friday: commemoration of 250 years since start of American Revolution; Saturday: No King Day of Action; Sunday:  it's Easter...

This podcast includes sharing an excerpt from Heather Cox-Richarsdson's incredible reflections at Boston's Old North Church on April 19, 2025.

Waking up to deception is gut wrenching. It can also be activating. That's what the current Wicked Move Part One did for me. Activation that's now unstoppable in catapulting me to speak up, stand up, even louder than the day before.

Can there possibly be a way forward at all, and can there possibly be a NEW WAY?

Resources quoted:

Mammals Who Morph, part of Jennifer Morgan's Universe Story Trilogy which includes: Born With a Bang, From Lava to Life, Mammals Who Morph

The INK newsletter by Anand Giridharadas

LEE - historical drama directed by Ellen Kuras

Politics, chaos and supernovas: what could they possibly have to do with each other? What could they possibly have to do with us?

Fooling myself that politics wasn’t for me, or that keeping silent about politics was no big deal, was a disservice to me, to every person in the country, and to the earth. 

What does the USA Flag mean to you? And what action(s) does it, or could it, inspire in you?

Note: if you are interested in being part of this conversation in a way that furthers  liberty and justice for us all, including the earth, you can reach me at:   [email protected]. 

Human Becomings--calling forth inherent evolutionary possibilities that are ours to become more and more...

Melody and Pam--phenomenal women who embody a graced (and often humorous) audacity for speaking truth to the profundity of our human diversity, and the power of inclusion...all the while healing, affirming, beckoning each of us along the way.

Sexuality is integral to all our relations. Yet even in knowing that, it's not that easy to talk about. Which is one reason why being in this particular stylist's salon gave shape to much more than my hairstyle.