Éire Über Alles
An Irish American writer reflects on his visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland, and his discussions with Gerry Adams and Rory Carroll about the Troubles, Kneecap, a United Ireland, and more…
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Shonda, Nina and Anne: The Feminine Art of Leadership, Awareness, Authenticity, and Action
Shonda, Nina, and Anne each embody leadership rooted in awareness, authenticity, and action.
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A Poem by Julie Clark | Flood the Zone
Flood the Zone Darkness is a vacuum, a void Light is life What would our world be Without the sun You are the Light…
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Missives from the Evac Zone | Though the Mountains Be Shaken
Recalling disasters that have effected me, both near (the Easton Fire) and far (watching on the news far away)…I feel another disaster is coming upon us.
Like watching a beloved family member slowly pass away, even with the encouragement…
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A Poem by Julie Clark | Preparation & Hope for Hard Times
Hope always raises its head again
Even after disappointment
The alternative is too bleak
Despair helps no one
The soul longs to hope and believe
That good will overcome evil
Altadena-Pasadena Eaton Fire | A Bird’s Eye View – Devastation Hits Dena
A bird’s experience of the Eaton Fire. MANY of our contributors as well as our readers have been affected by the Eaton Fire that spread so rapidly this past week. But FIVE, listed below, have lost their homes and all their belongings.
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Altadena-Pasadena Eaton Fire | 49 hours
Justin’s parents don’t want to ask but they know insurance won’t cover everything.
Justin’s mom cries frequently throughout the evening.
She’s devastated.
10pm Justin packs the car with my stuff.
11pm I arrive at my moms.
Park the car, sit there, I sob,
First time I get to cry.
Altadena-Pasadena Eaton Fire | Post Apocalypse: Are We Really Addressing Climate Change?
If these massive fires are not the wake-up call that Angelenos need to decide to live differently, then there will be more tragedy and devastation.
On one hand, do we keep adapting and attempting to manage climate driven disasters?
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Altadena-Pasadena Eaton Fire | Eulogy For Altadena
Nothing lasts forever, don’t you remember?
So enjoy what you’ve got while you’ve got it.
Cuz it’s going to be over soon.
Sooner than any of you even realize.
But why?
Oh, Altadena (the “Dena,” to those in the know)—
You were my favorite place
on earth.
Christmastime in Paris | Notre Dame de Paris’s Historic Reopening
As we celebrate this Christmas season filled with hope and renewal marked by Notre Dame’s reopening, I like to remember also: This Christmas in Paris is not merely about celebration but also about reflection on love—both divine and human—
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Culture Honey Touring Launches “European Journeys” with Two Paris-Centered Small Group Tours!
Traveling to Paris, Europe and the UK extensively for the past 20 years, Mike & Georgia Sanders offer their experience as travelers and small-group tour guides to bring guests the best of Paris and France at Christmastime!
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European Christmas Markets | Reims, France – City of Coronations and of Champagne!
Our first stay in Reims, France seemed to be enchanted from the start. The Notre-Dame de Reims seemed like a beautiful version of “Our Lady of Paris” in miniature!
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