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

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
When the COVID-19 restrictions began in spring 2020, I worried that the United States would go into the same lockdown procedures as Italy, where individuals were only allowed outside for … Continue reading #52sparks: Fall
Visiting the Oregon Zoo during COVID-19 meant different restrictions and requirements than any of my previous visits. Masks were required in some places, and expected everywhere. Stickers marked the one-way … Continue reading Silver Linings
My friend Kate once asked me why I don’t cook. She asked is it because I don’t know how, I don’t have the time, or I don’t like it. After … Continue reading #52sparks: Fruit
There are two things I remember from my philosophy 101 course: It was structured into three parts around the main aspects of a question: If god is all good and … Continue reading Turtle Philosophy
The Oregon Zoo is one of my favorite places in Portland. I’ve been there a few times with friends and their kids, plus it was my first date with Boyfriend. … Continue reading #52sparks: A snapshot
According to Gary Chapman, there are five love languages: Words of Affirmation Acts of Service Receiving Gifts Quality Time Physical Touch The names of the languages make them pretty easy … Continue reading Love Language
Who gets to define “guilty pleasure”? I have watched enough Law & Order shows to understand the concepts of guilt and innocence, and lived in the U.S. enough to know … Continue reading #52sparks: Guilty Pleasure
The great irony of this post is how long I stared at the white screen before I started writing. It really is hard to start something new. Even little things … Continue reading Starting Line Miracles
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
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