Tag: peace
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Anticipation
Despite it being long past when I should have been in bed on a “school night”, I grabbed some quiet reflection time after decorating the tree earlier in the evening. Glass of prosecco in hand, Christmas music streaming on my phone, and the lights of the tree blinking peacefully in the dark of the midnight […]
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Seeking Dreamers, Seeking Peace
Looking across Lake Superior as the moon rises, stars filling the sky, no sound but the wind in the trees, and deer rustling in the woods … it is difficult to imagine the world could be anything but at peace on evenings like this. John Lennon’s song “Imagine” contains timeless words and hope for peace, […]
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Peaceful Coexistence
White-Tailed Deer are commonplace in northern Minnesota. So common that my favorite running companion hardly pays them any mind when we encounter them on paths and trails. The sides of this path are still piled with snow (although the piles have diminished in recent weeks!), but once the snow fully melts, this is not an […]
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: Honoring Him in His Own Words
Sometimes, less is more when it comes to blog posts. So, on the day we honor his memory, his passion, and the dedication to justice that Martin Luther King, Jr. stood for, I will let his words do the talking, as I walk you through his memorial in Washington, D.C. His words are truly timeless, as […]
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward
Walking the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, I yearned for the assurance that we will move forward as a nation toward peace. The wars throughout America’s history have shaped the thoughts and aspirations of generations, and touched the lives of millions around the world. The monuments in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., often memorialize […]