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Teaching Hamlet this week. This speech in 3.3 seems pertinent. Claudius attempting to repent and failing:

In the corrupted currents of this world
Offense’s gilded hand may shove by justice,
And oft ‘tis seen the wicked prize itself
Buys out the law. But ‘tis not so above. 1/2

Hope is hard right now, but yesterday helped. Grand Rapids, Michigan: good turnout, good spirit.

Catching our brazen urban deer in the act in our backyard. I think she's wondering if we think this is her good side.

I wonder about the implications of this for many a theological argument: evidently, Jesus was born literally *on a slippery slope*.

I'll add another photo to the gorgeous one you posted and to those of some of the repliers here. This one is Lake Michigan.

December in Michigan: the grayest and dreariest time of year. I think we need @wdavidotaylor.bsky.social to write a collect of gratitude for Happy Lites.

Third Act Faith leverages elder-wisdom toward savvy and effective faith-and-climate work. Interfaith. Great people, good stuff. Being over age 60 not required. Join us for a contemplative session this week online. @thirdactorg.bsky.social

Lake Michigan in a Zen mood. A Thanksgiving Day moment of calm for you.