My Big, Scary Pivot
June 12, 2022
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After sharing my life with sheep, goats, and llamas for 25 years, it’s been hard to find anything to write about that’s as challenging as
Which One Describes You–Feeling Good or Doing Good?
May 23, 2022
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Photo by Tim Marshall on Unsplash Last week I shared Brink Lindsey’s first civic virtue: Treat all your fellow citizens, regardless of their political
The Prime Directive for all Americans
May 15, 2022
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Despite how you feel about the upcoming Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade, civility on both sides is still important (even if it’s hard),
What’s it going to be: Action or Apathy?
May 9, 2022
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Since last week’s SCOTUS leak, I’ve gone through a kaleidoscope of emotions, including deep sadness that my marriage is likely to be next on the
Civility: It’s Not Just for the Supremes Anymore
May 1, 2022
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What’s the fifth “M&M” in my yellow Civics bag? Civility. It just might be our most important responsibility as American citizens.
What is Civics?
April 24, 2022
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My friend Lori thinks that “civics” means politics. But civics is so much more than that. Civics is knowing and understanding the responsibilities of being
The Big Pivot
About Me
After twenty-five years on the farm, I’m adjusting to the adventures of city life. Part of that adjustment is figuring out what I want to write about now, since sheep are no longer part of my daily life. I’m challenging myself creatively by painting with pastels and playing the ukelele as I seek my new writing path.
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