July 1, 2026

Still whiffing the fumes of a PRIDE weekend celebration, we were filled with JOY and HOPE. We have a permanent sign on the side of our building of a pride/trans inclusive flag with LOVE WINS in bold across it. The sign had just received a fresh coat of paint (as it was several years old)…

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June 3, 2026

I had the opportunity to just sit outside enjoying my cuppa in the early (for me) morning, that and a bowl of berries. Spending time enjoying the farm and a fresh summer morning. After attending the KIFA (Kansas Interfaith Action) Annual dinner in Kansas City, stayed the night with the parents; I made good use…

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May 27, 2026

“We are all connected.  We cannot achieve true peace until we recognize our shared humanity.” – Dalai Lama The Kodak moment I lead with when remembering our Monday Grill picnic of Feed the People…was at our beginning time, when Hattie came across the yards between PVCC and her apartment complex, and maneuvered across the parking…

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May 13, 2026

“We are all connected. We cannot achieve true peace until we recognize our shared humanity.” – Dalai Lama The Kodak moment I lead with when remembering our Monday Grill picnic of Feed the People…was at our beginning time, when Hattie came across the yards between PVCC and her apartment complex, and maneuvered across the parking…

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A Joint Statement on the Venezuelan Takeover by the United States

The United States attack on Venezuela continues a troubling pattern of unlawful U.S. military activity, including the December 25, 2025, airstrikes in Nigeria. We condemn all forms of government aggression—whether directed at one’s own people or imposed upon another country. When fundamental rights are threatened, nonviolent, lawful, and consensus-based solutions must take precedence. The military…

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