In 1941, after the horrific simultaneous Japanese attacks the day prior at Pearl Harbor, Guam, The Phillipines Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaya, Franklin Delanor Roosevelt addressed the nation, calling the horrific series of attacks, “A day that will live in infamy.” One might have hoped that such violence would have emboldened a commitment to peace. … Continue reading All We Are Saying, Is Give Peace a Chance

So many people in this country see diversity as a strength and understand that a safety net for the most vulnerable is a sign of a caring nation. For such ideals, the election delivered difficult news. Many are in retreat, cursing the darkness, vowing to socially hibernate for the next four years. But this comes … Continue reading Lamentation and Loneliness

Last January a number of amazing souls from Mission Peak came together on a year long journey to gaze beyond the curtain of our own mortality. Over 12 months, we looked at everything that made the conversation with death so intimidating. A few of those who completed the course will talk about what they learned … Continue reading The Best Ending Possible