I like to learn. What makes learning even better is doing it while socializing with a kindred group of people. Viewing a film together combines community and education. My spirituality group has hosted movie viewings over the past few years. Social justice is our broad theme, so we’ve watched and discussed The Power of Forgiveness and…
Today is Memorial Day, a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it honors those who have died in military service. While many visit cemeteries during Memorial Day weekend, it now is better known for sales and as the traditional start of summer. Given the traditional theme for…
By Guest Blogger: Maryse G. Copans The question came to me last night in a dream. I was visiting family in Belgium and met with one of my cousins who had just been diagnosed with a terminal illness. He was devastated as his doctors had given him about 10 years to live. He cried and…
May usually heralds the beginning of spring weather and is National Bike Month. Northern Virginia was under a flood watch this morning and I rode to the local Bike to Work event in a downpour. There were certainly fewer attendees than at previous years’ events. While it tends to be diehard cyclists who bike in…
One day a year is set aside to honor mothers. While an admirable thought, it can be fraught with emotion if our experiences don’t match the Hallmark® greeting card sentiments. Holidays in general can be difficult for people. For example, when we invited a friend to join us for dinner on Christmas, he explained his…
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