As summer comes to an end, I hope that you have all had the chance to find safe and creative ways to spend time with loved ones. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are grateful for all of the outdoor spaces, both urban and rural, where we can come together and keep families, communities, and neighborhoods connected. Whether that is outdoor ... Read More ►
Dear Readers, We hope that spring is bringing a renewed sense of hope into your lives. You have probably noticed that in almost every issue of LILIPOH for the past two years we have included at least one Spanish language translation in the magazine. In past years, LILIPOH has worked closely with a team in China to translate complete issues ... Read More ►
By: Nancy Blanning It is fascinating when we begin to listen to what we say in common figures of speech. Many of these phrases have reference to physical sensing. We reference sight when we say, “Oh, I see!” We mean we understand something, which invokes a different kind of seeing that does not involve our physical eyes. We can sense ... Read More ►
By Jasmine Rose “The beauty of anti-racism is that you don’t have to pretend to be free of racism to be an anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in yourself. And it’s the only way forward.”— Ijeoma Oluo Growing up white in North America, having any awareness of race and racism is ... Read More ►
People from Mexico and Guatemala tell us, "Drinking coffee in the morning or at any time is one of the most pleasant experiences of the day." …we decided to start with the optimal base for the crop development: soil fertility. How much compost should we apply to a coffee plant? When should it be applied? How often shall we do ... Read More ►
As I always say, a child is not born sexist; a child is not born racist; they are conditioned to these.
Dear Readers, I hope you can all make some space in your lives for deep thinking, contemplation, gardening, visits to a farm, for community, for family, for good meals with those in your household, or if you are still quarantining alone, with your pet, or with a friend on Zoom. Make time for that which nourishes you and helps build ... Read More ►
Dear LILIPOH Friends and Family, In such a time of continued social destabilization, I am provided with a sense of normalcy to be putting the finishing touches on the 101st issue of LILIPOH, and to be writing this letter to you. Our advertisers and readers have stood by us during this rollercoaster of a year. We are doing our best ... Read More ►
White supremacy culture in professional spaces is toxic — to dismantle it, we must first be willing to name it! by Ashley Lugo Throughout my career, I’ve worked many, many jobs in a variety of sectors. Any talent that I had and could make money off of, I, for lack of a better term, milked it. Most of those jobs ... Read More ►
by Liz Beaven, EdD Most schools have launched a new school year in a start like no other with the majority of classes being offered virtually or in hybrid format. How do we approach Fall 2020 with its continuous requirement to develop and adopt plans, change adopted plans, then repeat as circumstances shift? How do we align our belief in ... Read More ►
