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Reflections on Lent: A Journey Through Texas

The author reflects on their experience during Lent while traveling from Colorado to Texas. They explore themes of reflection and connection, contrasting the local culture and politics with their own life. The journey serves as a metaphor for reorientation, suggesting that distance can provide perspective and allow for personal change....

Reflections on Lent: A Journey Through Texas The author reflects on their experience during Lent while traveling from Colorado to Texas. They explore themes of reflection and connection, contrasting the local culture and politics with their o…

How Acronyms Shape Xenophobia in America

The Alphabet of Exclusion: The bureaucratic lexicon included “acronyms” to save time. In the history of American xenophobia, acronyms save face. Three-letter shorthand compresses the jagged edges of state power into something smooth, portable, and easy to swallow. Today, we see ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and DHS (Department of Homeland Security) dominating the headlines....

How Acronyms Shape Xenophobia in America The Alphabet of Exclusion: The bureaucratic lexicon included “acronyms” to save time. In the history of American xenophobia, acronyms save face. Three-letter shorthand compresses the jagged edges o…

My HOA is considering changing its dues assessment process. We're using the "Serviceberry Abundance" approach.

Bubbles, Boxes, and the Silver Sage Budget Serviceberry Abundance approach: In her book The Serviceberry, Robin Wall Kimmererexplores the concept of gift economies through the lens of nature, particularly focusing on the serviceberry tree. …