An Indigenous Daughters Reflection on Change and Government
Every October, I notice how the wind carries both beauty and unease. The leaves change and fall, reminding us that no season lasts forever. Our country is caught in its own season of change, one that has been building for … Continue reading An Indigenous Daughters Reflection on Change and Government
“Colors Of The Wind”
Much like the “five birds” tattoo seen on some, which can symbolize family, freedom, a desire for change, or good fortune, the colors of the wind bring unique meaning to our lives. A key to knowing not only location but destination, is in your ability to determine the season in which you exist. The brushstrokes of colors of the wind are not random or hopelessly happenstance, they are shaped by historical patterns, and divine interventions of our Creator. Nature and the natural remind us the sequestered beauty of wind driven leaves in Autumn’s visitation can only be experienced through loss, as the greening pigment of chlorophyll departs for another year. Therefore, the full pallet of beauty is shed abroad. Look up, be Optimistic as we celebrate as we celebrate this majestic season of change. Continue reading “Colors Of The Wind”
Shifting Winds: A Call to Courage
There are times when the air grows heavy before a storm, when the sky darkens and the trees stand still, waiting for a gust that will break the silence. Our country is in such a moment. The winds of change … Continue reading Shifting Winds: A Call to Courage
The Essence of Change: Confronting Resistance in Diverse America
We must return and claim our past to move toward our future. — Dr. Joy DeGruy For all the history of grief, an empty doorway and a maple leaf. — Archibald MacLeish The landscape of America is rapidly changing. This … Continue reading The Essence of Change: Confronting Resistance in Diverse America
Before You Can Say ‘Belonging’ in DEIB…
A typical retaliation against social justice reform appears with a far-right’s classic, knee-jerk reaction crying “socialism!” or “communist!”. Anything on God’s Green American Earth resembling team sports… eh hem… I mean unions, produces a far-right response with their tired ‘Red … Continue reading Before You Can Say ‘Belonging’ in DEIB…
What Dreams May Come: Autumn of ’94
Imagine my joy, relief, gratitude and wide-eyed wonder when, in 1994, as a redneck queer from dirt road Mississippi, I finally escaped the redneck iron curtain and immigrated to the Haight Ashbury district of San Francisco. I centralized command of … Continue reading What Dreams May Come: Autumn of ’94
Autumn’s Iridescent Winds; Three-Fifths Magazine’s October Season of Giving
Three-Fifths Magazine celebrates the transformative spirit of October, highlighting significant societal changes over the last sixty years. Despite facing resistance, the magazine remains dedicated to promoting truth, diversity, and equity. By supporting their mission through donations, individuals can help sustain a vibrant movement for justice and inclusivity. Continue reading Autumn’s Iridescent Winds; Three-Fifths Magazine’s October Season of Giving
Autumn’s Iridescent Winds of a Changing America
Autumn’s Iridescent Winds of a Changing America” paints a picture of a nation in flux, with powerful forces driving transformative change, characterized by vibrant and complex dynamics, much like the colorful and dynamic winds of Autumn. The beauty of what … Continue reading Autumn’s Iridescent Winds of a Changing America
The Old Rugged Crossroads
We must call it like we see it, and then we must have the courage to discuss it. Currently, we are experiencing a moment where politics has seeped into American society and begun to affect people in three major ways … Continue reading The Old Rugged Crossroads
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