Posts Tagged: inspirational

Mavis Staples: We’ll Never Turn Back

Mavis Staples has been singing for freedom since the 60s. When in 2007 she crooned/belted/growled “99 and 1/2” out of the radio, I was immobilized and riveted. Down in Mississippi Brothers in jail Uneducated children It’s the 21st century It feels like it’s 1960 Broken levees Lyin politicians Runnin through hatred Homeless babies Freedom now… Read more »

Do I have a mission?

Over at the Puffin Ranch, Westi asks us if we have a mission.

What is a mission, exactly? I like this definition pretty well, partly stolen from the dictionary, partly my own:

A strongly felt aim, ambition or calling that guides most of one’s waking hours.

I think I used to have a mission or three, back in my twenties and thirties.

Iris DeMent video and small town thoughts

I rejoice in small town connections. Just in the past week, I’ve seen or spoken with so many old friends, co-workers and acquaintances: a woman I did childcare with ten years ago, now a mother of three; an old friend who has been through tumultuous times, and from whom I was estranged for some time,… Read more »