Author: marciedoll
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“Witness Trees”
The podcast from Parkology discusses the Witness Tree Protection Program by the National Park Service, focusing on a tree at the site of the Edward R. Murrow Federal Office Building…
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Argentina Part III: You May Ask Why We Sing
On the third “Sunday” of Lent, a service at the Temperley Methodist Church featured the song “You May Ask Why We Sing,” reflecting resilience amid hardship. The lyrics emphasize the…
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Argentina Part II: Nunca Más
The phrase “Nunca Más” encapsulates Argentina’s commitment to justice for those who disappeared during past violence, as reflected in the report by the National Commission of the Disappeared. During the…
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Argentina Part I: Reflections on a Pilgrimage
The author reflects on a transformative pilgrimage to Argentina in March 2025, alongside Methodist Ministers and Lay Leaders. The journey focused on understanding the country’s beauty and complex history, particularly…
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Coastline
The coast offers renewal and peace, embodying a dreamlike escape where one can free their mind and experience the beauty of nature and love.
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The Legacy of Women in Lighthouse History
On Women’s History Month’s final day, a PBS video highlights women lighthouse keepers, accompanied by a podcast on Suellen Wedmore’s poetry book, “A Fixed White Light,” celebrating their impact.
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Many Voices
The author reflects on the beauty of hearing the Lord’s Prayer sung in various languages during a recent trip to Argentina, emphasizing its significance and universal appeal.
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Art Transforming Neighborhoods
Residents of a Chicano Neighborhood took action in 1970 to reclaim land promised as a park but denied by the government. Through a twelve-day protest, they formed a human chain,…
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A Cathedral of Trees
In early spring, the Northern Hemisphere awakens from winter, with budding trees signaling the change. The “Cathedral of Trees” phenomenon, where trees form a canopy resembling a cathedral, evokes a…
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My Morning Ritual
The post reflects on the importance of humility, patience, and unity as expressed in Ephesians 4:2-4. It recounts the author’s experience with Clarice Simpson, a spiritual mentor, emphasizing her daily…