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
Relentless
Every few months, Julie Nolke creates a video Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self. The conversations highlight how strange this year has been and how explaining it to someone … Continue reading Relentless
#52sparks: Pumpkins
For about six months, I had the joy of being many for a funny, sweet, adorable girl that I called Little Bird. I would get there in the morning during … Continue reading #52sparks: Pumpkins
Bloomsday 2003
My undergraduate college, Whitworth, had an amazing workout facility. It was completed during my sophomore year. Bright and shiny machines filled the room. Mirrors lined the walls and multiple televisions … Continue reading Bloomsday 2003
#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
#52sparks: Fall
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
Silver Linings
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
#52sparks: Fruit
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
Turtle Philosophy
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
#52sparks: A snapshot
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
Starting Line Miracles 