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End of Life Coach, Sacred Passage Doula, Mentor for Disabled Adults. Two adult kids and one full time dog.
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Church of England refuses call for gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine
Church of England refuses call for gluten-free wafers and non-alcoholic wine
Synod was asked to bring in alternatives for Eucharist, but says believers can still take part without consuming both It’s the ancient ritual that unites millions of Christians in faith – but the Church of England is facing accusations that the holy…
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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New: The US Postal Service said Wednesday that it’s accepting “all international inbound mail and packages” from China and Hong Kong Posts, hours after the agency announced a halt on some shipments
US Postal Service Reverses Decision to Halt China Shipments
The US Postal Service said Wednesday that it’s accepting “all international inbound mail and packages” from China and Hong Kong Posts, hours after the agency announced a halt on some shipments.
www.bloomberg.com
February 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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ICYMI: We're coming for you, Chicago! Tickets on sale Friday at 10 CT
Widespread Panic Announces Long-Awaited Makeup Shows In Chicago
A year after canceling a three-night run in Chicago, Widespread Panic has announced its long-awaited return to the Chicago Theatre.
liveforlivemusic.com
February 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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What kind of funeral would you want?

Have you made any notes for those who will be in charge of making it happen?

If you need help talking with those people, let me know.

Much appreciation to @deadgoodlegacies.bsky.social for the photo via Unsplash; photo by Sarah Johnson Photography.
February 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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A private citizen, with the backing of the President, illegally shut down a major government agency over the weekend and it is not on the front page of this morning's New York Times

@peterbakernyt.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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OPINION: For some, Bishop Budde’s words might seem radical, rude, inappropriate or offensive. But she did not speak in isolation; she is surrounded by a cloud of witnesses in the Christian tradition of speaking truth to power.
https://religionnews.com/2025/01/29/bishop-budde-asks-trump-to-show-merc…
In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’
(The Conversation) — A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death.
religionnews.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet:

www.404media.co/declassified...
Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral
The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.
www.404media.co
January 29, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Inside the crunchy to alt-right pipeline. This outstanding book explores the growth of conspirituality in our modern times: bookriot.com/conspiritual...
Inside The Crunchy to Alt-Right Pipeline and Beyond
If there’s one thing that can be hard for folks outside to grasp is how cult-like spirituality and practices that have ties to spirituality can be.
bookriot.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
January 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
MAGA Christianity is Anti-Jesus. Just ask Jesus.
open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...
MAGA Christianity is Anti-Jesus. Just ask Jesus.
Rev.
open.substack.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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OPINION: In sum, the Trump administration and Congress are planning to cut from the poor, give to the rich and pay for more militarization at the cost of human needs.
The budgets coming to Congress would bend the moral arc away from justice
(RNS) — Those of us committed to continuing King’s dream should be outraged by the unjust economic proposals being advanced by the administration and Republicans in Congress.
religionnews.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Death will come. It comes whether we are afraid or not. What do you gain from the fear? Nothing. So let's work on moving you past it. Do it scared. ❤️

#withoutfear #withoutfeardoula #endoflifedoula #endoflife #endoflifedoulas #death #deathdoula #deathcare
January 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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New Mexico's state agency charged with providing resources to seniors will work to revive the division to provide community-based and caregiver-based services to New Mexicans who fall just outside of Medicaid eligibility.
New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department seeks $1M to reactivate key division • Source New Mexico
A 2025 budget proposal aims to revive a division of state government aimed at providing community-based and caregiver-based services to New Mexicans who fall just outside of Medicaid eligibility. In…
buff.ly
January 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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President, humanitarian, strike thrower
December 30, 2024 at 1:07 AM
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Did you know that grief is often more complex when families don’t know their loved one’s wishes? Clear end-of-life documents can reduce conflict, confusion, and emotional distress for those you leave behind.
December 3, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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"We are all alone out here."

www.esquire.com/news-politic...
My Life As a Homeless Man in America
An extraordinary firsthand account.
www.esquire.com
November 27, 2024 at 3:10 PM
November 23, 2024 at 2:42 AM
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Death isn’t the opposite of life; it’s the natural companion to it. When we stop fearing it, we can live more fully, embracing every moment for the gift it is. #LifeAndDeath #WithoutFear
November 17, 2024 at 11:19 PM
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