“Defend slowness when it serves a purpose, silence when it speaks and difference when evocative. Beauty is not just a means of escape; it is, above all, and invocation.”
Pope Leo XIV to filmmakers

Princeton Theological Seminary Celebrates 10 years of the Farminary: A Decade of Cultivating Faith, Ecology, and Community

Four-day event brings leading voices in ecology, theology, food justice, and more to the seminary’s 21-acre farm.

@pcusa.bsky.social #PTS #Farminary

Really sad to hear of Cal Seerveld's passing. Sigh. I so appreciated Wes' tribute:

"Seerveld had no patience for Christians who reduce the gift of artistry to sentimental presentations that evade the hard edges of reality and placate the emotions."

wesleyvanderlugt.substack.com/p/on-calvin-...

“Art can save your life.”

@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social is as kind and insightful as ever with yesterday’s release. It’s a great introduction to the impact and importance halftime show over all, but, if you only have a few minutes, the last five minutes are worth everyone’s time.

Hundreds of artists signed a letter sent to the National Endowment for the Arts asking it to reverse policy changes made as a result of recent executive orders issued by President Trump.

Day 29, “We are asking politely now, in the hope that you will listen…”

Can confirm @parkroseperma.bsky.social insights into #nokingsday PDX protest were similar to the addtl 500-700+ down in Salem. Keep watching for ways to get involved when you can - be there for those who can’t. #first100days

Day 28, Got the greenhouse enclosed, SNL50 clips cued once the kids are in bed, and ready to drop some lesson plans re: environmental justice like

Day 27, Blinked and 1/4 of this project’s flown by — a reminder that small, meaningful resistance and resilience everyday cannot be taken for granted. I have to show up so others can rest. We also finally planted the trees. #first100days

“If the OCR follows through on its promises, it would be an unprecedented exercise of federal influence over university activities.”

Not being able to conduct research/scholarship on ‘black listed’ topics while silencing the stories & voices of students are clear signals to destroy the University.

Days 7-26, First wk was just too full w/ work to post about the small conversations & moments of resistance. Attention towards our attentions. Second wk focused on family needs. Picked up bare root trees. Third wk was ill and first snow of the winter. Found joy amidst the waves. #first100days

Far from creating a flourishing new culture, the new administration's upheaval of norms could visibly weaken Oregon’s and the rest of the nation’s arts and cultural life.

Day 5 & 6, Shared our home and resources with old and new friends. Building community interdependence and resilience. Planting plans for spring. Spent time with the herd.
#first100days

Day 3, Thesis studio visits. Values/faith integration conversation with students engaging with the real balance of social and economic needs with one’s vocation.
Day 4, Quietly rested with my family. House mechanics self maintenance. #first100days

Day 2, spent the afternoon with students analyzing intentional approaches to designing our lived and social environments. Literacy and agency of every kind are essential tools for resistance. #first100days

Hasan Minhaj posted a similarly themed video today. Appreciation for this more intentional corner of the internet over here becoming a part of my own plan.

Day 1, Rekindled burn pile with last remnants of dead timber debris. Established chipping plan. Relocated burn pile for pasture expansion. Update solar mapping for garden development area. Started this project for my own accountability. #first100days