In your incompleteness, is your authenticity. – Martin Shaw

Played with oil pastels at Fris Supply Shop in Grand Rapids with artist Julie Quinn. An opportunity to play with materials you might be unfamiliar with.

Merry Christmas! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxDZ...

What is the most beautiful and meaningful question you've ever been asked?

The public deserves to know the extent of Epstein’s abuse and to hold accountable anybody—regardless of political affiliation—who enabled it. Add your name to the petition to demand the Department of Justice and White House publicly release the files. sign.moveon.org/petitions/ep...

While visiting a friend, I was part of a test group for games. This one was one of the ones tested, and it's a great, fast-paced game good for breaking the ice and getting to know people. www.giftsanddec.com/trending-gif...

New toy.

#thirdle #thirdle1289 Fun word game. 🏆 3 / 6 🔥 streak 19 🟪⬛ 🟪⬛ 🟧🟪 🟧⬛ 🟩🟪 🟩🟩 🟩🟩 🟩🟩 🟩🟩 thirdle.org

Anti-consumerism is the ultimate power for the people.

Looks like I missed another Rapture. I've lost count of how many passed me by.

It is such a satisfying joy to hear the ping of a canning jar.

"The rainbow sheens found as a thin film on top of pooled water in swamps and marshes are the result of natural oils released by decaying vegetation or the biological processes of anaerobic bacteria reducing iron in soil.”

I enjoy Tony Hale and his work. Great interview about his new movie. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUqy...

Truly, we live with mysteries too marvelous to be understood... Let me keep my distance, always, From those who think they have the answers. Let me keep company always with those who say "Look!" and laugh in astonishment, And bow their heads. From the poem Mysteries, Yes, by Mary Oliver

Colbert was the the highest rated late night show host. The message is: Emmy's, ratings, and name recognition won't save you. I stand with Stephen Colbert.

I am sad to hear of Bill Moyers' death. May his memory be eternal.

While 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, travels to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding and spends $5 million on a ring, all while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.

Harmonizing with air sirens in Ukraine. Bringing beauty to an unthinkable situation. www.tiktok.com/@melancholyd...

There's a new art supply store in Grand Rapids.

Strands #446 “The musical fruit” 🔵🔵🔵🔵 🔵🔵🔵🟡 Every once in a while, something amazing happens.

You, too, can have the glamorous life of volunteering. #FMG

Found three on my walk today. Lifted one to a mom and her child. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Found on today's walk.

That's a first! Strands #433 “Find the missing links” 🔵🔵🔵🟡 🔵🔵

"The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little." Thomas Merton

Spring has sprung at Frederick Meijer Gardens.

Historically, religious traditions embraced both words and images as vehicles of meaning. Over time, however, the written word gained dominance, especially in Western theology. Some theologians and artists now argue this has come at a cost. www.faithonview.com/art-and-theo...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHi1... A bittersweet song that makes me want to hug anyone who feels like this. I know what that's like, and let me just say here. You matter.

harrydunnliveactionhero.com Harry Dunn, has a new children's book about standing up for what is right. The man knows whereof he speaks.

Prison, without due process, is a concentration camp. Just sayin'.

On Holy Wednesday, Judas agrees to betray Jesus. Judas had been with Jesus for three years as one of his 12 disciples. It’s a painful, tragic event containing so many lessons. Here’s one of them: Being around Jesus doesn’t automatically mean we are being formed by Jesus.

Cat nap.

For your listening pleasure tonight. Tiny Things by Tiny Habits. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBdJ...

We all need a timeline cleanse right now: A charming #Greek terracotta aryballos - a vessel used to hold oil - in the shape of a hedgehog 🦔. 6th century BC. On display at Antikensammlung München. 📷 me 🏺 AncientBluesky #archaeology

More keep arriving.

Hands off protest in Grand Rapids, MI

Supporters of the bishops’ statement emphasize that genuine religious freedom includes space for all beliefs or none at all. The executive order does not protect Christianity, but rather politicizes it. www.faithonview.com/faith-leader...

Art can make a difference. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...

Donations Persist Long After Waters Recede Six months after Hurricane Helene struck East Tennessee, the physical damage has faded, but churches and ministries remain inundated with donations. bit.ly/42bwLiP