Why A New Holiday?
Opal Lee, the woman who has been advocating for years for a federal holiday commemorating Juneteenth, was asked why this holiday is so important given that we already have the
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The Serenity Prayer
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” No, this simple prayer was not written
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Seven Great Beginner Bike Routes in the Area
Don’t wait for summer: Spring and Fall are the best times to be outdoors, after the winter thaw and before the burning heat of July and August. April & May
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The Face of Joy
Last Saturday there was a family outing in Germantown. There was no food (at least not for consumption), no games or recreation. There was no service provided these families, no
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Tired of National Politics? Think Local!
Sometimes it is difficult to comprehend the importance of keeping up with national news and international news when our influence upon it, for most of us, boils down to a
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New Neighbor? What An Opportunity!
A few weeks ago, the house across the street sold. Last week, a single gentleman moved in. A new neighbor. Folks who know my gregarious disposition would not be surprised
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How to Heal a Friend (Hint: you can’t!)
Recently, I talked with a friend of mine, Scott Rose, who has been involved in social work for a lifetime. He helped me understand a story in the gospels about
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The Power of Presence
Like a long-awaited medical report, the last three weeks have presented a comprehensive diagnosis of global geo-political truths that have laid unstated for years: Putin is ruthless, Russia (or at
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DON’T NEGLECT YOUR SPIRIT!
It is no small feat to maintain the right attitude, demonstrate integrity, be moved by compassion, hold onto truth, be even-handed, well-tempered, and respond well in any and every difficult
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Becoming A Change Agent
I would like to thank Lisa Sims for referring to me this article and the Montgomery County Recreation Department for supplying it. It captures well the spirit of what we
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