What Determines Our Future?

November 19, 2023
Perhaps we can learn through an understanding not from our own wisdom and education, but from someone else, an insight into what connects our past, our present and our future.…
In the Keweenaw, a significant challenge has long persisted: limited access to fresh and affordable food. The aim of the community free fridge is to reduce food insecurity, while also…

Touching Our Ancestors

October 29, 2023
I would like to offer a deep practice of honoring our ancestors called “Touching the Earth.” This guided meditation brings our attention to three lines of ancestry: our genetic/blood ancestors,…
A parable is a codification or picture of the world and how it works at a given time. What does the ancient (and possibly unfamiliar) story of the Laborers in…

On Parables

October 15, 2023
On Parables. . . is there more to the story of the Good Samaritan than just being a good person? We know how powerful words can be. . . some…

Forum, Keweenaw Co-op

October 8, 2023
Curt Webb, general manager of the Keweenaw Co-op, presents information about how the Co-op’s current expansion will help improve access to healthy food in the Keweenaw. Webb has served as…
Over the summer, the New York Times published a five-part series on religious “none’s”, defined as those who have no religious affiliation. One of the main takeaways from the reporting…

Welcoming Animals Into Our Life

September 24, 2023
There are many ways to welcome animals into our life. We can enjoy animals outdoors in nature, eat vegetarian food, and choose to not poison ants or swat mosquitoes. Up…
What might the “secret” and non-authoritative Gospel of Thomas say about a message found in some movies and TV series?  Maybe this: “It’s not a secret – it’s just hiding…