Dr. Deborah Buffton[white/cishet, she/her – Daughter of a United Methodist pastor, actively involved in local UMCs for many years. Served on COSROW in the Wisconsin Conference, and a member of Kairos CoMotion for many years. Left the UMC in 2003; currently participates in a Unitarian Uni...
“We know that the power of the people is greater than the people in power, and we are not going to lose our faith,” Booker said to cheers and applause. “I want everybody in here to all say together, ‘I believe in America.’ Let me hear you!” While B...
67. “I live right in front of my daughter. I have a little house right in front of her because I can stay in touch. It’s like a little commune, and it’s very nice, because you can be close. I can see my granddaughter. I live very close to my brother, too, and my son. ...
but that I am comfortable in for travelling or playing with my children. I usually wear boots but sandals come out in the summer. I am only small so heels are good, but I can’t walk far in them!!
to hide. But one pro tip before you let the kids loose: be sure to clearly delineate the hiding/seeking area before starting (ie. you must stay in this one room, or only hide on the first floor, etc.) so everyone is on board with the boundaries and the game doesn’t last forever...
THE EYE OF FAITHA really beautiful spot to go…. lovely THE FRAGRANCE FOUNDATIONHome of the Fifi Awards. Each new fragrance release by year can be found here. THE GOODSMELLASThe wonderful gang of super cool men from New York City who make waves in many arenas in the Perfume World. I lo...
miracles during his lifetime, and his image is thought to bring protection and good fortune to those who revere him. For this reason, Wat Huay Mongkol is more than just a temple; it is a place where faith is vividly alive, and visitors can witness the deep devotion of the Thai people....
In her piece on why we don’t live near our friends when it can do so much good for our well-being, Anne Helen Petersen writes, “it’s worth thinking about the stories we tell ourselves, the excuses we embroider, when it comes to not doing the things we’d really like to do.”...
“God, help me!” Faith gave me the strength to continue caring for my family even though I thought the weight of grief would crush me. Faith helps us see the silver lining during a health challenge and gives us never ending hope. Faith can move the mountains in our lives if we trust...
I could destroy someone’s faith in a solution that might otherwise have worked for them. But what I will say is this: for anyone who’s listening, you can’t do it alone. You’ve probably tried already and it’s failed. A month after I got myself cleaned up good and proper, the...