Some might just laugh, but this kind of stupidity (were the Barbarian tribes gay?) increases bullying, harassment and violence against LGBTQ people in the US, and is exported overseas to support jailing and executing gays and lesbians. It's therefore not only stupid but sinful.

The presence of children is a sign that goes straight to the hearts of all adults. It is the voice of innocence that questions us and makes us think, that forces us to ask ourselves: What are we doing with our world, our planet, our society? What future are we preparing for you?

Someone reminded me that today was the 52nd anniversary of my debut on Sesame Street. I was clearly blessed to fall into such a group of talented people way back then. Those were the days… #becomingmaria

. . . and if you’d like to take it to the metaphysical level, pop into your local church, synagogue, or mosque!

Happens at church too. People say they haven’t quit XYZ position or ministry because “none of the young people want to help.” But often the truth is at least three generations of younger people have tried to get involved. They’re all driven away or nitpicked until they quit.

Structural damage to the autonomic ganglia reported in 2 animal models of COVID infection, before the respiratory symptoms even start. We urgently need #LongCOVID & #dysautonomia researchers to explore autonomic ganglia pathology in humans. See Poster 68: link.springer.com/article/10.100…

In 2019 a group of Bolivian indigenous women aka the “Climbing Cholitas” summitted Mount Aconcagua, Argentina (highest point - Southern Hemisphere) The women had previously worked for years as cooks for mostly rich male mountaineers. They climbed in traditional dress #WomensArt

And in a marvelous twist, when you get to organize your own admin at home and at work, “where you will look for it” actually BECOMES “where it belongs”! #ADHDLife

Let us continue to pray for the serious situation in Israel and Palestine. It is the ordinary people who suffer. Those who wage war do not suffer. Let us ask for peace. And may we not forget the dear Ukrainian people, who are suffering so much and are still at war.

I have ADHD! Something I like about (some) Christian theology is that it gets into questions like this below with nuance and curiosity and still holds onto unknowns, while also having practical words about behavior. Start with Rowan Williams’ -Silence & Honey Cakes-!

The feast of the Epiphany (and the anniversary of an attempted coup) is a great time to remember this: the Herods of this world never really win. God's grace and mercy always prevail in the end.

Civilian victims of war are not “collateral damage." They are men and women with names and surnames, who lose their lives. They are children who are orphaned and deprived of their future. They are individuals who suffer from hunger, thirst and cold, or are left mutilated. #Peace

wishing so much I could be there to hear my favorite Natalie Diaz—New Yorkers, you should go!

At this point even *noticing* that tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians have been slaughtered by the IDF and registering disapproval at that is treated as a massive betrayal aimed at electing Trump

This painting depicts a meeting of the early Korean Catholic Church in Myengraebang. The origins of Korean Catholicism were lay-driven, only later being assisted by clergy. The artist is Tae Kim.

Church people know things about Canva no one else does - like that they have stigmata graphics for your design needs!

Your “new normal” can be as weird as you want.

"The Holy Family" by Korean Catholic artist Shim Soon-hwa. All figures in the painting are wearing traditional Korean clothing.

O TSA, either one of your machines is malfunctioning, causing three of out of five people to need rather invasive “groin area” inspections, or it’s as the agent said and “because of your period.” What do you think? Boston Logan International Airport