I used to skip voting sometimes. It felt like the whole thing was a bunch of old White men who were far far away and did not matter for what … Continue reading I Voted
Category: Social Justice
#52sparks: The View From Here
Today, October 13, is the final day to register to vote in Oregon. With so much happening in the world that is outside of our control, 5 minutes to register … Continue reading #52sparks: The View From Here
#52sparks: Simplicity
The world is too much. It is all just too hard. The length of this pandemic and ecumenic struggle and election are all too long. It is all just too … Continue reading #52sparks: Simplicity
What Democracy Looks Like
I have had a chant stuck in my head for days, maybe even weeks: Tell me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like. It is one I … Continue reading What Democracy Looks Like
It’s Complicated
After I moved to Portland, it was a few months before I ventured outside of my neighborhood and into downtown. I mapped out an easy bus route in advance because … Continue reading It’s Complicated
Village
My first apartment was part of a house that had been updated into four apartments. I was living in the downtown area of a small town, next to a laundromat and … Continue reading Village
Grounded
I heart Portland. It is a city with a lot of a potential, and a lot of challenges. And over the past few weeks, a lot more national attention as … Continue reading Grounded
#52sparks: Photographer’s Choice
My first visit to Portland was for a job interview. It was a a few hours drive from my parents’ home so I got a hotel for the night, interviewed … Continue reading #52sparks: Photographer’s Choice
Finding Normal
It took me a few minutes to be sure. I had to think back through purchases, drives, and mentally picture myself walking through the doorway. Finally I was confident. For … Continue reading Finding Normal
#52sparks: Red, White, and Blue
Webster’s Dictionary defines “patriotism” as: love for or devotion to one’s country. As the 4th of July draws near, it seems important to remember what this term really means. Thanks … Continue reading #52sparks: Red, White, and Blue
Starting Line Miracles 