Single Garment
On this “holiday” weekend, we would do well to remember that we are part of what Dr. King described as the “inescapable network of mutuality.” Continue reading Single Garment
The Water is Fine
Who among us isn’t looking for ways to solidify our faith, to feel a sense of rootedness in God’s will, to know deep inside that we are forgiven, that we are loved just as we are. We want to know in our hearts and in our bodies that the water is fine for us too! Continue reading The Water is Fine
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A Shitty* First (and Second and Third) Draft from a 5 minute in-class writing exercise on 10/5 (Class: Writing in … Continue reading Still untitled…
Ode to Our Sidewalk
I feel sorry for our sidewalk. Even though it has a strong German name, Bürgersteige (which literally means “path for the people”), and though the sidewalk concept emerged out of the best of human intentions. Ours needs help. Continue reading Ode to Our Sidewalk
An Open Letter to the Oakland City Council: Close the Duplex / Triplex / 4-plex Loophole
Dear Councilmembers, Tonight, you are being asked to vote on expanding protections for Oakland’s renters. This last step will protect … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Oakland City Council: Close the Duplex / Triplex / 4-plex Loophole
There will be another Linda Fairstein
With the release of Ava Duvernay’s powerful series “When They See Us,” there has been an explosion of reactions to … Continue reading There will be another Linda Fairstein
Point of No Return
(Image: A Miracle Draught of Fishes by John Reilly) A monologue based on John 21 I should have stuck with … Continue reading Point of No Return
