I was interviewed for an episode of the “In Times Like These” podcast, which is run by the most excellent Dr. Stephanie Varnon-Hughes at Claremont Lincoln University. You can listen to the recording here.… Read more
Oak Creek Sikh temple shooting, five years on: We still refuse to admit ignorance can be deadly
This article was originally published at the Wisconsin State Journal.
Saturday marked five years since a white supremacist walked into a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek and murdered six innocent people who were preparing food. The shooter’s history made … Read more
International Women’s Day – What Does It Mean for Us All?
Every morning on the way to take my child to school, I pass by at least one woman wearing a hijab. This morning was no different, though since it is #InternationalWomensDay, I found myself thinking a bit more … Read more
Why Are We Afraid of Refugees?
This article was originally published at Sojourners.
When it comes to refugees, our country seems to be torn between a desire to open our arms and hearts and a desire to be safe from all harm — as if … Read more
Did Someone Gift You Preserved Lemons for Christmas? Here’s A Guide for the Perplexed.
What you’ve got here is called preserved lemons. Technically, they aren’t really preserved yet, as that takes time. But in a few weeks/months, a variety of fabulous chemical reactions will take place inside the formerly sour or boring fruit … Read more
Talk to Others, Transform Yourself
I took Interfaith Youth Core up on their challenge for Better Together Day on April 14th and reached out to others of faith or philosophical tradition to have a conversation about what they believe and what values inspire them to … Read more
On Keeping Up With Friends
Moments ago, I hung up the phone after a long chat with an old friend. By “hung up”, of course, I mean pressed “End” on my iPhone. I’ve known this friend for years. I’ve traveled overseas with her. We even … Read more
Chioggia – you are beautiful.
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“The Good Side of Social Media”: article from Pubblicita Italia magazine, featuring Tim Brauhn
They even used my crazy beardo pic. Awesome.
In case you missed the other posts in the series, I traveled to Italy in June at the behest of the United States Department of State to present a series of lectures … Read more
No real tree at @jackiebholder’s, so I made my own. Found blue spruce (probably) and paper star.
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