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Mystical grits. Contemplative mitts. Hoping to keep at least some of her wits. Coordinator of Contemplative Outreach of North San Diego (CONSD.org). Sporadic musings at bloggiodivina.blogspot.com.
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“This is not a call to rugged individualism. It is a call to love others as only we can, to show up for each other with the unique gifts we’ve been given, and to celebrate the differences in our neighbors.” #kendricklamar @christiancentury.bsky.social www.christiancentury.org/features/ken...

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Brattleboro, VT. youtu.be/frCTo7qM3NM?...

Black women aren't going to lead the charge. That doesn't mean we aren't working. We are, but many of us were raised in communities where our elders told and taught us history. It's literally not safe for us to lead. At best, we can support and assist if we choose, but this is white folks' work.

Happy Half-Price Valentine's Candy Day to all who celebrate

My work requires the use of gmail, so I can’t completely 86 the Googs. But I have changed my browser, at least—and oh how sweet it is.

They’ve been struggling to push through the ground this year. But today, after this good rain, the buds…they are a-bloomin’.

I wrote about managing overwhelm during these times and about practices that can help us regulate our emotions on our own and in our organizing groups.

For up-to-date info on outbreaks & other medical info, check out the American Medical Association’s YouTube channel, as the CDC can no longer do this. m.youtube.com/channel/UCE8...?

We are fighting an administrative coup. The top question we keep getting asked is WHAT CAN I DO? The basic answer: resist every unjust, unfair, and unconstitutional policy at every level. We've organized a few simple actions on our website > choosedemocracy.us/what-can-i-do/

the way he wears that child jfc

More from Guesnerth Josue Perea on: reclaiming the radical origins—and aims—of contemplation. #blacksky #meditationsky spiritualimagination.substack.com/p/contemplat...

“Scribble Dog” by Sally Muir. 😎

Well-curated list of LGBTQ-welcoming Catholic Churches & Eucharistic communities. www.newwaysministry.org/resources/pa...

local residents drive neonazi demonstrators out of cincinnati local12.com/news/local/p...

(To finish reading later). apple.news/ACkq_3Pm1Q76...

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I haven’t seen much talk about this over here so, Chicago friends, you appear to be (a) wild bird flu outbreak spot; hundreds of birds have died or are sick, particularly near water. If you see one, on your property or otherwise, do not try to deal with it without proper PPE and keep your pets away

More mosaic & glass delight from Teresa’s back yard.

Anti-ICE protesters are blocking both sides of the 101 Freeway near the Alameda Street exit in DTLA. The CHP has since closed that portion of the freeway.

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Timeline cleanser: From my friend Teresa F’s backyard, full of her clay & mosaic artwork: Madonna & Child.

Reminiscent of enslavers’ claims that Black people have a higher tolerance for pain. apple.news/A2R8JHzhwTYG...

ICE detained a family—including a toddler—after they were overheard speaking Spanish. They’re US citizens from Puerto Rico. No chance to explain. The mother, grandmother, and child were shopping when ICE agents took them into detention before admitting their “mistake.” This is Trump’s America.

This aired a few years ago. Sometimes a symphony of voices exudes a strength & humble conviction that can bring your heart back home. youtu.be/JvlT5fBIi4U?...

Caturday night.

Any efforts to help people in your community with caregiving responsibilities is urgently needed mutual aid. Even if it’s just about giving someone a chance to rest and care for themselves for a few hours, that’s huge when so many people can barely keep their heads above water.

Because a bishop preached about the Bible while standing in pulpit of her own church there's a congressional resolution to condemn the sermon, demands she apologize, & calls for gov't to seize or shut down the church. So much for religious liberty! publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/after-vira...

What does a faithful Christian response to Trump look like? ICYMI, here’s our latest Convocation Unscripted episode. We’ll be recording weekly through the first 100 days of the Trump administration. Subscribe to get registration info and the recording in your inbox. open.substack.com/pub/convocat...

It’s really fucking hard to forgive anyone who voted for this shit.

75% chance of rain this coming Sunday 🌦️🙏🏽💧 Come sweet rain. Cool our pain. Dream be found; Bless this ground.