Birds

April 2, 2020 Walking In active retreat from the virus Blessed by Trails next to a river that breathes Up and down with spring rains, New leaves arching out of branches Clouds Rolling in from the Pacific Grey and white puppies rolling playfully Across the sky, towards the mountains Birds So many urgent voices High, … More Birds

Retirement Day

June 30, 2017 Sunrise on a clear day in Redmond. The Cascades stand out in purple-blue      against the rose sky ahead of the sun. The top of Education Hill is lightening       and the preview is highlighting a few wisps of clouds. I am turning towards the Sun. I retire today. The quiet spaces … More Retirement Day

To the AFSC Board Working Group on Program Decision Making

13 April 2022 In the discussion around AFSC restructuring, your group reports hearing few alternatives to the structural proposals made in spring 2021 for “governance.” Since my open letter in January did that, I am writing to make sure you have seen that letter and to stress the connection to issues that are still under … More To the AFSC Board Working Group on Program Decision Making