These kids feel they are making important decisions for the future. And they’re doing it under the constant reminder that the Earth is approaching a crisis that, if ignored, will have a massive impact on their lives.
We should be expecting, no, demanding, that our elected officials be good managers.
Whatever that feeling is, it comes from knowing that Vashon is a good place to live, and you can be proud of that.
What are the elements that make us distinctive as a community?
As we celebrate the 52nd Earth Day, some may wonder what happened on the previous 51 Earth Days here.
As we learn to live with the coronavirus, too, we can continue to remember, support, listen to, and care for those among us whose lives have been forever changed by this pandemic.
As Earth Day celebrates its 52nd birthday, we must be cognizant of the work that is ahead of us if we are truly focused on being good stewards of our planet.
We deserve to be treated with care and compassion as we readjust to a normal life, test coping strategies, and set boundaries.
This is a holy week, a good time to remember what love looks like.
Let’s create a new Earth Day — indeed, Earth Week — traditions with actions that can unite us in a time of renewal, that can provide a framework for future years.
I need to see people who can give each other room to think, room to change, room to be.
Last week was a very hard week for many on Vashon, in the wake of the death of a beloved community member, Nathan Dorn, Jr., whose brave and notable life ended when he was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
Join the Vashon Island Unitarian Fellowship (VIUF) Social Justice Committee for an exploration of reparations.
