Artist Renda Writer. Photo: Huffington Post September 27, 2015 September and October are months of anti-racism workshops. That is not the case every year, but this year they have been months of engaging, wondering, and thoughtful conversation. I find facilitating these workshops has changed over the last fifteen years. Years ago, folk showed up to … Continue reading Why Anti in Anti-Racism and The All in #BlackLives Matter
Month: September 2015
Resurrected Hen Gives Limping Coyote Life
September 20, 2015 Wide shadows fell off the windrows in the early morning. The morning after the season’s last cutting of hay, I walked the field. A heavier dew than I like gathered across my boots and the pant leg that gathered at the laces. As I wondered how long it would take the cutting … Continue reading Resurrected Hen Gives Limping Coyote Life
Making Right What Never Changed for the Landscape and Her People
August 13, 2015 I first met Denali when Belinda, Katherine, Rebecca, and I hiked her backcountry. The backcountry is a wide and open landscape without trails. Denali Park is similar with only one road in and the same road out. Buses provide all transportation within the park. Thus, day hikers, backpackers, and folk who want … Continue reading Making Right What Never Changed for the Landscape and Her People
Committing To End Racism and A Button Best Suited for the Back Drawer
August 06, 2015 A few days ago I mentioned today is dedicated as "Confession, Repentance, and Commitment to End Racism” by the African American Methodist (AME) community. I figure confession and repentance does not amount to a hill of beans if commitment does not equate to action. To end racism folk must gather a diverse … Continue reading Committing To End Racism and A Button Best Suited for the Back Drawer
Chewing the Cud 