Category Archives: Ideas

Our Own Voice

Posted on April 30, 2023 by aamontgomery

A shop Kurt and I saw in St. Martin on vacation in 2006 . . . Continue reading →

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Blooming on Bare Branches

Posted on February 28, 2023 by aamontgomery

Can we bloom during the many, mini-winters of our springs? Continue reading →

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The Superheroes Among Us

Posted on November 30, 2022 by aamontgomery

Young children live in the “now”, can we learn from them? Continue reading →

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Ode to Halloweens Past

Posted on October 31, 2022 by aamontgomery

Fond memories of Halloweens past, full of mysteries and love. Continue reading →

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Blooming in the Desert Sand

Posted on May 31, 2022 by aamontgomery

When we are planted in inhospitable environments can we bloom? Continue reading →

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We Are the Real Countries

Posted on March 31, 2022 by aamontgomery

We ARE the true countries. Not the artificial borders drawn on maps. And we do not live for ourselves alone. Continue reading →

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In Your Eyes, In Our Eyes

Posted on February 28, 2022 by aamontgomery

The first time ever I saw your faceI thought the sun rose in your eyesAnd the moon and the stars were the gifts you gaveTo the dark and the endless skies, my loveTo the dark and the endless skies Ewan … Continue reading →

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The Sun Inside the Rain

Posted on January 31, 2022 by aamontgomery

Some men of character rise to the occasion when called upon to do so. Such was a man named Roddie Edmonds from Knoxville, Tennessee, who saved the lives of 200-300 American Jews in 1945. Continue reading →

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The Victorious ‘Yes’

Posted on December 31, 2021 by aamontgomery

May my sister Lisa continue to transcend the sorrows of this world, may her strong spirit continue to soar. Continue reading →

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Holes Let the Light Shine Through

Posted on November 30, 2021 by aamontgomery

Do our imperfections and vulnerabilities allow more light to shine through? Continue reading →

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