‘Miscellany’ Archives
SPIRIT WOUNDS: Passion for Justice and Beauty: LA POSADA
by Patrick Cabello Hansel We had our annual Posada last Saturday”“the Christmas procession with Mary and Joseph/Maria and Jose, looking for shelter for the holy child. We had some really mean innkeepers turn us away, which was great! I”'m looking for Posada or shelter from all the craziness of this past year. The tax cut for the rich has passed, sacred lands are going to be sold to mining companies, Dreamers are hung out to dry, pedophiles are honored, but don”'t say “transgender” or “science based”. It seems like an assault a day. But--as they say on the ads for “miracle” products on late-night TV”there”'s more!” That “more” may indeed be more assaults on the poor, the earth, those who are seen as “other”. But on this eve of the Solstice, I hold my hands out, not only asking for shelter, but offering it. Mary gave the fetus that became Jesus (yes, Virginia, that”'s how it [...]
Touring Exhibit by Alley Communications DID YOU KNOW?
For the 2017 Neighborhood Open House event at the American Swedish Institute, The Alley Newspaper put together what we think might be the beginning of an ongoing “DID YOU KNOW exhibit” that illustrates some of the incredible facts that form the 150 years of history of the Phillips Community, in particular. We believe that all of us, those of us who live here and those who may be visiting our community for the first time, need to understand the vibrancy and diversity that has been our strong history for all these years. Folks living outside of our area often talk about our community in ways that represent only the more negative or discouraging activities. Instead, if we use our own voices, images and stories and lift up many of the very amazing facts and real parts of our history, we can dispel the narratives and at the very least, resist the harm those stories can do to us individually and collectively.  It is a fact that learning about and lifting up this [...]
Join Phillips Wellness 50+ to learn, connect, build our community
Tuesdays - 5:30 to 7:00 PM Ebenezer Tower, 2523 Portland Avenue (Ebenezer bus will pick up at Park Apts. and Loren on Park at 5:10) January 9 Who Needs a Buddy? We All Do! with Sandra Smith January 16 Life & Death Planning with Lee Cunningham January 23 Questions & Answers about Making the Most of Your Money with Lee Cunningham January 30 Bit & Bites: Tasty Tidbits for Health with Rachel from The Food Group This is for everyone in the Phillips community. Hope to see you there! Questions? Contact Donna Nordin at 612-741-5180 or dnordin2@comcast.net
