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At the Intersection.

A Quick Story Years ago, when Mikelle and I were living together in our high-rise condo in Denver, an older gentleman moved into the unit across the hall. He had lived a big life. He was a retired deputy director of the FAA, had owned his own home, traveled, worked, and built a career filled

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A view of a serene lake with several rowboats sitting idle

Still Becoming. Summer, uncertainty, and making room for what comes next.

August is a funny month. The crickets are chirping. And according to my Great-Aunt Bernice, that means the first frost is six weeks away. I have no idea if Great-Aunt Bernice was scientifically accurate, but I’m not about to argue with her. She had a way of saying things that made you believe she knew.

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When Compassion Feels in Short Supply: The Human Cost of a Government Shutdown

Disruption The shelves may look full for now, but beneath the bright grocery store lights lies a quiet unease. The latest government shutdown has done more than disrupt programs and delay paychecks — it has shaken the safety net so many Americans, especially people with disabilities, rely on to make it through the month. I

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