You’d think that since we are in the second decade of Advent Caroling Madness there would be no more new good ideas…but NO! My brain has stormed and I am so excited! I had too many submissions for a 16 team bracket. AND I noticed …
Read MoreAdvent Caroling Madness XII
What (you may ask if you haven’t been around) is Advent Caroling Madness? It’s the chance to nominate and vote for the best version of a particular Christmas song—a fun way to find new music, feel superior when others vote terribly, and annoy me with …
Read MoreNewberg/Yamhill County Election
Local elections used to be (and should be!) about local people already invested in helping better our communities, and then taking official roles to continue that work. In Newberg/Yamhill County in recent years, we’ve been dominated by partisan politics with people who want to bring …
Read MoreWhat kind of justice?
(Message given at Wayside Friends Church on October 13, 2024) When you’re heading to the big family gathering, the first thing you look for is a favorite cousin, right? My favorites (ok, ok, technically they are second cousins) are Vikki and Janet. Vikki was the …
Read MoreStrength to live out values
(Message given at Wayside Friends Church on July 7, 2024) I choose to let the bible be authoritative in my life. That phrase may be triggering for some, but I’ve been thinking about what I mean when I say that phrase, versus how American Churchianity …
Read MoreNewberg-Dundee Public School’s Financial Crisis
Newberg-Dundee Public Schools are in a massive financial crisis because of gross negligence and mismanagement by the current superintendent and administration. The 2023-24 school budget is the first budget created entirely by the current administration, and until two weeks ago they were seemingly unaware that …
Read MoreStations of the Cross
Today is Good Friday, when we remember and enter into the willing sacrifice of Jesus’ death on the cross. I took Elaine to one of my peaceful places, the Mt. Angel Abbey. It sits on top of an isolated hill, and on this gorgeous Spring …
Read MoreAn Open Letter to the Newberg-Dundee School Board
(Sent to the Board and Superintendent Dr. Phillips on Feb. 10, 2024) Dear Newberg-Dundee School Board Members, After listening to last month’s Board meeting, I am writing to detail how the discussion, process, and the actual current Superintendent’s contract are completely out of sync with …
Read MoreLooking for the Stars
(Message given on January 28, 2024 at Wayside Friends Church. If you would like to read more of Dr. King’s words, I’ve collected and organized many quotes at this link.) Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive …
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