Category: First Nations
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The Human Nature of Cape Cod
Returning home from World War Two, John Hay found himself washed ashore on Cape Cod. He went to work for the local newspaper, wandered the tidal flats, dunes, and forests of the Cape, and wrote. As he did so, he slowly became connected to other creatures, the great weathers, and the natural world. He often…
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How to Love the World?
Today dawned sunny, with a subtly milky tone, there being just a hint of haze in the otherwise high sky. I suspect the air quality remains poor this morning, a condition that is problematic for me. Like many who were in the iron lung, my ability to manage allergies and other bronchial concerns is compromised;…
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Quietly Sacred: Culture, Belonging, and the Longest Day of the Year
It’s Wednesday, and rain has rolled in to greet the morning. The Solstice is passed, although not without acknowledgement. Saturday we were invited to bless and dedicate a new home and farm, and had a truly lovely few hours with the owners. Sunday evening we gathered with friends to mark the turning year, then on…
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Dreaming the Inclusive City
Jennie was up early, watering the garden and brewing our morning tea. (The lettuce and spinach are up!) As has been my want of late, I awoke with the birds then went back to sleep. Over the past couple of days the trees have completely leafed out, turning the forest into a seemingly impenetrable wall…
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