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The Myth of Submission

January 30, 2026 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Nonviolence is not weakness (or peace) [more…]

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Contributors

Missed Connections: JANUARY 2026

January 1, 2026 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

January’s flakey layers, empty seats, and so many unanswered questions. [more…]

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Businesses and organizations

Print Happens

December 18, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Ten Years of DIY News — and Why It Still Matters [more…]

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Contributors

Missed Connections: DECEMBER 2025

December 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

December’s dark nights, bright lights, and stranger things in between. [more…]

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Contributors

Missed Connections: NOVEMBER 2025

November 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

For second helpings, last hurrahs, and the fine art of blissful denial. [more…]

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Art & Entertainment

Spotlight Sessions: Timothy “TJ” Dean

August 10, 2025 Andre Saunders 0

Opening doors of possibility as a teacher, mentor, and friend.   [more…]

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Contributors

Missed Connections: AUGUST 2025

August 1, 2025 Karl Von Lichtenhollen 0

End-of-summer delusions served hot, loud, and spinning in circles. [more…]

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Nature’s Splashy Sunbathers

July 9, 2025 Carolyn Fillmore 0

Meet summer’s favorite shell-ebrity, the Eastern Painted Turtle. [more…]

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Ask Athena

Ask Athena: The Space Between Us

July 2, 2025 Athena 0

Navigating our comfort zones is always a work in progress.  [more…]

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Proud & Free: Events for June 2025

June 2, 2025 Revive Local 0

Summer kicks off with a month of celebrations for everyone! All the info you need to plan your own adventure.  [more…]

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