In honor of All Souls’ Day, we reflect on the power of a life well-lived. The memories we hold, the songs we remember, and cherished recipes—all weave together the tapestry…

Grief extends far beyond the loss of loved ones. We mourn dreams unfulfilled, relationships that ended, versions of ourselves we’ve outgrown, and futures that will never be. This presentation explores…

Remember when friends and neighbors would drop by? Maybe friends were out on a walk and stopped by, or neighbors just came over to chat. Today, unexpected visitors can feel…

We tend to primarily think of creativity in personal terms. Sadly, whether we have “it” or not. We not only have it, it has us, all of us. We begin by realizing the…

The Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest labor uprising in the US post Civil War, took place from late August to early September in 1921. This presentation will provide lessons…

This talk honors the struggles and triumphs of lesbian parents in Madison, Wisconsin who raised children in the 1980s to early 2000s before legal rights and social safety nets were…

Visual artist Beth Racette will give a short talk about her Gaia Paintings which she’s been working on since 2010. The talk will be followed by an art activity in…

Stories are humanity’s most powerful teaching tool, carrying life lessons and identity across generations. The great spiritual teachers—Jesus with his parables, Buddha with his tales, Indigenous elders with their wisdom…

Frances Gage was a poet, novelist, journalist, activist and frequent speaker for abolition, women’s suffrage, and temperance. While much of 19th-century progressivism was centered in the Northeast, she brought her…

Honesty and kindness are crucial for all our relationships as they foster respect, trust, and authentic connections. Honesty allows for transparency and kindness preserves the person or group’s dignity, even…