-
Follow me on Twitter
My Tweets-
Recent Posts
Archives
Blogroll
Personal Links
Author Archives: MikeG
Impressions of Justice
So, this is the United States of America in 2018. This is the US government in 2018. Even if one believes Professor Ford and others fabricated their statements or had cases of mistaken identity, and even if one believes Judge … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Community
Leave a comment
Bearing witness
Hello friends, family, and followers of this blog. I am rekindling it in light of recent events. I think it goes without say that the United States of America is in crisis. Specifically, its democracy is in crisis, and these … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Community
Leave a comment
Refugees 101
One of my friends who works extensively with refugees recently outlined the background check process. This info is also available on the State Department website. In the spirit of this blog, I hope to cultivate bridges through transparent, non-partisan information. … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Education, Stewardship
Leave a comment
Be Radically Curious
At a recent holiday party, a friend described today’s mood as one where it is vital to be radically curious. There are so many unknowns, so many possible ways for events to unfold, so many different roles to play and … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Stewardship
Leave a comment
Nothing comes from nothing
It has been far too long since I’ve written in this space. Granted, a lot happened in the past ten months, but the events of the last few weeks demonstrate that history is at a crossroads. We are more globally … Continue reading
The Human Toll of an Anemic Recovery
Late last week, a friend shared with me an article from the Seattle Weekly, “A Letter to the Investor Buying Our Apartment Building.” Sadly, this emotionally charged piece is a common story, although it is a story rarely told. Our … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Community, Stewardship
Leave a comment
On Breathing
The words I Can’t Breathe seem quite simple on the surface. Who could have predicted that these words would come to define a moment, perhaps a movement, to close out the year 2014? Anyone who has ever struggled to breathe, … Continue reading
Not just another thirteen orbits
I have to admit with a bit of embarrassment that it wasn’t until I fired up my “digital oracle” this morning that I realized today was another 9/11 anniversary. Lucky 13th. I remember clearly where I was and what I … Continue reading
On Truth and Reconciliation – Thank you, Madiba
I lived in Cape Town, South Africa for six months nearly 10 years after the end of Apartheid as part of a study abroad program focused on the cultural and political transformation of the city. Cape Town and South Africa … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Faith, Stewardship
Leave a comment
Our Moral Obligation: Rebuild the Safety Ladder
With all the dialogue these past few weeks, I’ve been looking for a way to contextualize current events and frame our national discussion. Clearly, talking about race in America is not easy, nor is discussing profiling, fear, hate, guns, reproductive … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Education, Stewardship
Leave a comment
cultivating bridges 