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Elders Hearth
Sage elder wisdom and stories


Seeing the World With Old Eyes - Episode 2
My philosophy of voting is always about winning for democracy in all cases. That happens when we voters evaluate the candidates on the bases of (1) they possess the character that — when elected—they will defend and protect the Constitution of the United States, which, after all, is required by their oaths of office, and (2) possess the experience to do the work required for the office they are seeking.
Colleen Akiko
Aug 18, 202512 min read


Seeing the World With Old Eyes
A caterpillar grows wings and flies
The change certifies the grandeur of a power bigger than us

Dan Strawn
May 29, 20256 min read


In Loving Commemoration of Pope Francis and Aunt Bernice
A lifelong Catholic believer, Bernice was blessed in her last hours to receive the Pope's Easter Blessing through the mass on her hospital room TV.
Colleen Akiko
May 19, 20252 min read


Collateral Damage: Birthday Reflections
On my birthday in the year of twenty-twenty-four I wonder about collateral damage The ceaseless murder of civilians in war

Dan Strawn
Apr 24, 20253 min read
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