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Welcome to my advocacy blog. My goal is to post relevant information that will spark action, discussion and interaction, creating a catalyst for solutions and ideas to impact the challenges we face in our society. We welcome comments, suggestions and submissions in support of those seeking a voice. "…Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear…"

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Tag: traditions

Why some people celebrate Christmas in January

Thanks to a decision made more than 400 years ago, not all Christians observe the holiday on December 25. BYERIN … More

calendar, Christmas, Education, Gregorian calendar, history, Orthodox Christians, Research, traditions, truth

St.Nick Departing Orcas Island

One of the resident artists produced this memorable Christmas card when I had a place on Orcas Island, Washington state, … More

Christmas, environment, Friends, history, Joyeux Noël, Nature, Orcas Island, St. Nick, traditions

Enya – Sings Oíche Chiúin (Silent Night) in Irish

Enjoy my favorite rendition…

Christmas, Dublin, Enya, Friends, Irish language, Music, Oíche Chiúin, Silent Night, traditions

Mumming in Ireland is Back!!!

National Geographic – RONAN O’CONNELL – December 2021 “For centuries in Ireland, mummers would arrive at homes unannounced in an … More

Christmas, history, Ireland, Irish Mummers, Leitrim, Mumming, National Geographic, National Museum of Ireland, Research, traditions

The “Niqab Squad” Wants Women to Be Seen Differently.

A movement of Indonesian women promotes the Niqab veil as a way to get closer to heaven and avoid sexual … More

Indonesia, Islam, Niqab, Opinion, religion, Research, survival, traditions

Is Coffee Good for You? Yes! But it depends on the kind of coffee and the quantity.

When not at Javasti’s coffee shop I use a French press, so, I guess I’m healthy? “We’ve come a long … More

British Medical Journal, Coffee, health, Javasti's Coffee, Opinion, Research, traditions
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