Desert Durability and Stunning Fleeting Beauty
Last Friday, a veritable feast for the eyes erupted in our backyard. Despite drought, our various cacti have proven their durability. One day after (and perhaps because?) our temperatures topped 100 degrees for the first time this year, we were blessed with multiple...
Being Good Neighbors in 2021
Lately, I’ve been pondering how we connect meaningfully with each other during an isolating pandemic. Yes, we think we see the end in sight, but it’s still a labyrinthine journey. It will be months before many of us get the vaccine, and unfortunately there are too...
We Simply Are
I recently heard the following question (I’ve already forgotten where) and it has stayed with me over the days since: Did you do anything to become alive? It’s an excellent question because it can stop so many of our internal messages about performance and measuring...
Remaining Faithful in the Chaos
No matter where you are on the political spectrum, these are challenging times. Whether you’re mourning the death of a pivotal legal pioneer in Ruth Bader Ginsburg or wondering whether you will be able to safely vote and have your ballot counted, there is a lot of...
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