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Jury Duty
December 08, 2012 Jury Duty. Two words that place fear into the hearts of the best of us. Well, maybe that is a bit strong. Yet, isn’t amazing, most everyone who is called for jury duty has a story. From getting time off to being questioned by the judge to the time of trial, these…
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Jesus vs. Pilate: Empowerment From The Loss of Voice
November 24, 2012 The end of Native American Heritage Month and a conversation with a friend has me considering one way of thinking about this week’s lectionary reading from the Gospel of John. Something came up years ago when I was engaged in undergraduate work that I have never forgotten. I no longer remember which…
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Walking With Dead In A Landscape Of Art
November 23, 2012 This month began with a Field Trip for a few of the My Future students. Many of their artwork made up a Dia de los Muertos alter presented in downtown Yakima. Like with other artful students, My Future youth helped create an alter asking and answering questions of life and death. Being…
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Girded Language
November 5, 2012 I never gave homosexuality much thought until 1982. Until then, like many folk, I allowed others to define homosexuality. Best I remember it was always through derisive language. Such language seemed more the norm than not, in those days. Then 1982 came along and the language become so disdainful it called for…
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Fall’s Fence
October 22, 2012 As we worked putting up temporary fence around the hay fields, it is apparent fall now owns the valley landscape. First snow has fallen on the foothills to the west. Wind blows steady from the west. Sun glitters leaf edge—alfalfa, grass, and neighbors dry corn stalk. Pulling wire and driving posts this…
Chewing the Cud 