Our Great Nation Stands Together in Microcosm–Bridge Square (Northfield, MN on February 16, 2017)

Lately, I have been wondering. Now I know.
Here’s what democracy looks like:

It is precious and beautiful.
It is peaceful but determined.

It is many voices raised, in praise of truth
and true community–all ages, colors, points of view.

It is poetry in action.
And it matters.

Bridge Square We Make America Run To Crop 2 16 2017

Bridge Square Panorama To Crop 2 16 2017

Bridge Square Green Hair Two 2 16 2017

Bridge Square Panorama Two 2 16 2017

Bridge Square Rainbow Signs 2 16 2017

Bridge Square Be Fair 2 16 2017

Bridge Square Linda Burdell 2 16 2017

Bridge Square Flag and Signs 2 16 2017

 

Sig Flowers

Postcard: February 13, 2017

February 13 2017

When it is cold outside, those spring touches inside really jump out, as at this winter lunch at Northfield’s legendary Ole Store at the foot of the St. Olaf Hill. The first day I began work at Carleton College in November 1985, my colleagues took me here to lunch. It remains a place for significant celebration.