Every Mother Counts: Working for Safe Maternal Health
When I first learned about Every Mother Counts a few years ago, I realized I still had a lot to learn about safe and respectful maternity care as a basic human right.
A Decade of Difference: What Carrie Pasquale Built at The YMCA
What does it really mean to invest in a community? For me, the answer comes down to one person—and the lasting impact she made at The Y.
With RAINN’s Help and Awareness, You Are Not Alone.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. For 25 years, RAINN has stood with survivors of sexual violence, providing support, resources, and advocacy.
Heart of Gold and The Golden Rule
The Parliament of the World's Religions is an interfaith gathering where people from diverse religious backgrounds explore how different traditions can collaborate to address global issues.
The Seven Lakota Values. All Things Are Connected.
I was searching for information about the saying, “All things are connected.” It was on my website's home page at some point, and I wanted to see where it came from. I found information about that particular idea and more.
Tattoo #196: A Chance Encounter
A Stranger’s Request, A Personal Decision
Greg and I kept returning to the same thought: This was a human being, asking for time, for meaning, for presence. It wasn’t just about ink; it was about living by what we believe.
Love Loudly: A Resource Guide for Supporting LGBTQ+
🌈 June is Pride Month, but support for the LGBTQ+ community should extend all year long. Whether you’re a parent, friend, educator, or ally—your love, education, and presence matter.
Neo-Hippies and Bohemians and Hippie Chicks, oh my!
From neo-hippies to bohemians to self-proclaimed Hippie Chicks, today’s free spirits are redefining what it means to live authentically, consciously, and creatively.
Peace, Love, and The Culture of Us
This video featuring Yo-Yo Ma beautifully communicates messages of peace, love, and beauty in diversity that resonate within modern hippie culture.
Mountain Girl Meets Miami 305
Last month, I had the chance to take a trip to Miami. Since I’m a mountain and lake girl, I was ambivalent at first. When I arrived, I fell in love with the colors, palm trees, and diverse residents.