Tag Archives: action

Jun25

petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid.

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tiny bird builds her tiny nest, tiny piece by tiny piece

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when the world feels heavy

keep going

help someone

make baby steps

do what you can

take little actions

share your thoughts

do small kindnesses

notice hidden beauties

in places you do not expect

it will make all the difference.

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Petit à petit, l’oiseau fait son nid.

(Little by little, the bird makes its nest.)

this lovely french expression reminds us that big results come from consistent, small actions.

— THE PARIS LESSONS

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photo credit: rufous hummingbird by penny hall/Birdshare

 

Oct14

action on behalf of life transforms.

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 Group portrait of Potawatomi Indians, including men, women, and children, gathered for a special occasion

at Rush Lake Mission near Watervliet, Michigan, on Sept. 4, 1906.

Library of Congress image attributed to T.R. Hamilton

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‘action on behalf of life transforms.

because the relationship between self and world is reciprocal…

as we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us.’

-robin wall kimmerer

robin is a mother, plant ecologist, decorated professor, author, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. In her books, she blends scientific understanding with the traditional ecological knowledge of Indigenous Peoples. The above quote is from her book, Braiding Sweetgrass, and I had the great honor to hear her speak last year.

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on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

 

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u.s. presidential proclamation:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/10/08/a-proclamation-indigenous-peoples-day-2021/

Dec12

left behind.

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what a wonderfully kind gesture

for someone to leave a gallon of milk and bread behind

to be discovered by someone else who may need it more.

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“let us temper our criticism with kindness. none of us comes fully equipped.”

-carl sagan

Mar8

ukraine strong.

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“you never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.”

-bob marley

 

 

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image credit: rogue nasa

 

Jan16

action.

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in light of the very cold weather
this is my plan of action for today.
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“action is what will produce your desired results.”
― Rosette Mugidde Wamambe
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illustration credit: richard scarry
Dec19

begin.

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Aug4

honor.

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no finer way to honor this hero

“the vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have.”

-john lewis

 

 

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image credit: michigan theatre, ann arbor, michigan, usa

Jul27

peaceful.

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 am – peaceful walk in the woods

 pm -peaceful protest on the streets

 

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day 1, 99 to go.

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“there may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest. “

-elie wiesel

Jul26

100.

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until the election

think, read, listen, ask, talk, learn, know

make your choice

vote. 

 

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“everything in your life is a reflection of a choice you have made.

if you want a different result, make a different choice.”

-jonathan kiavi

Apr19

step up.

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“the vision must be followed by the venture.

it is not enough to stare up the steps – we must step up the stairs.”

-vance havner

 

 

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bisbee, arizona, usa –  march 2020 (pre-quarantine)