
There’s a story the dean of Grace Cathedral, Alan Jones, told of John Donne, Dean of St. Paul’s in London from 1621until his death in 1631. You may not immediately know the name, but you know one of his famous…
Read MoreNothing seems to be permanent when it comes to my favorite foods. First, it was wheat-thin crackers from Kuniko Rice Mills in Louisiana. Originally, I could find them on the shelves of better markets. Then they seemed to vanish so…
Read MoreThe other week there was a segment on “The News Hour” of Afghan women who had come to America seeking to become medical doctors. Presently, in their nation under the Taliban, women are limited to a third-grade education. Their voice…
Read MoreMonth after month the Chino Valley District school board has been embroiled in controversy and lawsuits – over religion. Rightwing, Christian Nationalists have mandated that meetings would be opened with prayer. Not just any prayer, but the right kind of…
Read MoreI was supposed to be successful. In my family of origin that meant making a lot of money. Or entering a prestigious profession that would make a lot of money, or at least be a tribute to the family (mainly…
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