Work will always be important to me, but by depending on it entirely I’m denying myself from living in the present.
Read More »One Year with FāVS
I was a newspaper reporter and editor for nearly 40 years, a university professor for 10. And this month, I am celebrating one year as a columnist for Spokane Faith and Values.
Read More »Songwriting Workshop
Learn the art of songwriting with musician-songwriters Cole Peterson and Kendrick Barnes. This is a 4-week ONLINE workshop open to all skill levels and areas of interest. Note: You do not need to play an instrument to participate in this workshop as the focus will be on writing vs playing. …
Read More »Sharing stories allows us to really know others
Stories are powerful. They have the ability to destroy illicit assumptions and ignite understanding. That’s why I made the decision to become a religion reporter.
Read More »Ask A Jew: Has your religion influenced your writing?
I think Reconstructionist Judaism, the tradition in which I was raised, has significantly informed my sense of humor, my belief in the importance of social justice, my interest in interfaith work and community, and my love of learning.
Read More »The passion is back and I can’t ignore it
I am in an emotional, psychological and spiritual place that I can remember being in only once before in my life – October, 1990, when I told a friend about my dream of writing a novel and the guilt I felt for even entertaining the idea.
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