When a woman who is almost 50 years old requests a stuffed animal, you know it's a happy, hopeful, hard new year.
A Happy, Hopeful, Hard New Year
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Oooo, My Favorite!
There was room in the vehicle for an interfaith evening of illumination and joy.
Fearful politics, fearless love
My home state of Georgia is NOT a blue state; it's not even a purple state.
Under the Canopy
The gusty winds of October 28 brought us a guest. “D.” was released from Stewart Detention Center after being held for nine months as he sought asylum. We rejoiced with D. upon his release as he accomplished a rare feat - he was granted asylum by Judge Dan Trimble. According to Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse… Continue reading Under the Canopy
Yes, Please
"My partner and I were attacked; he was killed and I had to flee."
This is not a “first-day-of-school” photo
“M” is a high school student but this is not his “first-day-of-school” photo.
The Happy Asylum-Seeker
"Allah must have a reason why I get to spend time with you. And for that I am happy!"
Love in the time of coronavirus
Dedicated to the family of Santiago Baten-Oxlaj. Mr. Baten died of COVID-19 while detained at Stewart Detention Center.
The Solitude of Springer (essay)
Sitting in solitude beside Springer Mountain I mystically sense a gracious, indiscriminate love.
The Stranger (Poem)
What we fear is the stranger; how sad this word finds harmony with danger.
