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…
Read MoreAn 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…
Read MoreShonda, Nina, and Anne each embody leadership rooted in awareness, authenticity, and action.
Read MoreFlood the Zone Darkness is a vacuum, a void Light is life What would our world be Without the sun You are the Light…
Read MoreRecalling 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…
Read MoreHope 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
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.
Read MoreJustin’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.
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?
Read MoreNothing 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.
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—
Read MoreTraveling 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!
Read MoreOur 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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