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placemaker’s news: december 2025 – holy days
featured image: Lucuma Designs In many traditions the word “holy” means to be set apart for a specific purpose. For many religious people, it specifically refers to a purpose belonging to…
December 11, 2025 -
the power of one
The power of one only exists because the power of many allows it to. Each of us has a power of one and we can become the power of many when we unite!
November 30, 2025 -
Immigration: The Home Within. Reflections on England, New Zealand and Australia by Debra Dorgan
Debra Dorgan, owner of AllThingsPretty, is a member of our sister site, Artizan Made. Her main focus has been to create garments, accessories, jewelry and home décor items out of upcycled textiles. …
August 7, 2025 -
Immigration: Icelandic Settlements in Minnesota
Featured image at the top: Donna Biel (nee Gislason) hiking with her Icelandic sweater. My Aunt Olive has spent decades documenting our family tree. She has researched churches, cemeteries, libraries and…
July 30, 2025 -
Hands Off! Protest – April 5, 2025
“Hands Off! demonstrations were organized for more than 1,200 locations in all 50 states by more than 150 groups, including civil rights organizations, labor unions, LBGTQ+ advocates, veterans and elections activists, according to the Associated Press.” We lift them up, thank them, and join in with our creative community!
April 6, 2025 -
words by george orwell and teddy roosevelt – dystopia
We are going through some strange times here in the United States. Many of us are having a hard time processing what has been happening, especially those of us who pay attention,…
March 21, 2025 -
Art and Music in Bulgaria – An exciting journey through time and space!
Silvia Hara and her family play folk music from several countries, including Rebetiko music from Greece. She describes the instruments they use and presents videos of them playing at her house in Bulgaria.
December 19, 2024
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