Category: Culture
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Authentic Faith and Vibrant Democracy: The Why
Well-Being for all is a characteristic of civilization. The privileged still have it, but most don’t. Trends demand decisions and action to restore wellbeing. Wellbeing – A Brief Introduction Christianity and democracy is an oil and water mix. America, the historic leader of the free world, at least the western world, has gone daft on…
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Artist Insights for ArtPrize 2022
ArtPrize 2022 is back to its traditional annual timeline. This is good news for art lovers and artists. ArtPrize is a non-profit gem that puts Grand Rapids, Michigan, on the world map. It is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, cash allotments for winning artists. The event this year runs from September 15…
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Beyond the Ford Transit Order Chaos – Reset for Happy #Vanlife
Mr. Ford, you know the ongoing transit order chaos is making the little-guy enthusiasts think twice about going down the #VanLife trail with you. I really wanted the Transit I ordered last year, but this week, I let it go. I feel relief to be moving on. So, now we’ll be able to really get…
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Mr. Royal Oak: Are you okay with the orange cosmos?
There has been a patch of orange cosmos at 4th and Wilson in Royal Oak for the last seven or eight years. It’s nothing huge, just an extension to the larger bed in the boulevard, near the happy-hand-stand soldier statue. The first year I planted, I cleared away a rusty pile of scrap iron to…
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Current Influences on My Livelihood
Naturally, you try to improve your livelihood. I try to improve mine for myself, and to be better with the people I mentor. The dynamic women I mention below are influences that can help anybody. Your livelihood sustains you and makes you whole. It’s your effort to get basics like food and shelter, plus whatever…