Although I am far from home, I am aware of the changes that are impacting the fabric of our nation. It is both horrifying and exciting.
May we consider this a time of caution, a time of opportunity to uplift ourselves and, importantly, a time for critical thinking.

Frederick Douglass
Relevant to the happenings of today, the words of orator, abolitionist and freed man, Frederick Douglass in 1852 still give hope and inspiration to his people and the rest of the world.
Read here at Yes! magazine.***
The sun rose today. I saw it.

Did you?

There’s a future being planned. Will you claim a piece of it?

Baadaye and Buen Camino
Shirley J âĽď¸đŁđŁ
*** from editorial entitled “An Independence Day Reflection” by Sunnivie Brydum, YES! editorial director, July 4, 2021.
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This and several posts this summer will chronicle my pilgrimage in Spain where I will walk the 1400 kilometer-long camino MozĂĄrabe. Read my announcement here.
