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Reflecting on 2023
December 21, 2023 “Generosity always begins with kind words,” Abdul says as he smiles at me. I don’t have time to write down all the dazzling things he is saying. Everything is poetry; profound, sad but hopeful, complex and beautiful. He is settling after a harrowing journey from a country where racism has destroyed…
Finding dignity in English class
Every class starts with a conversation question. Today it was: Did you ever meet your great grandparents? It gave me a chance to introduce the word great in a new context. It also provided a space for them to share more about their lives, if they wanted.
In an Uneasy Time for Refugees, a Nonprofit’s Festival Builds Community
A weekend festival with a 5K, a one-mile fun run, team relay races, a yoga class instructed through wireless headphones, kids’ activities, food from City, O’ City and beer from Great Divide — all of it taking place on a community farm — already hits enough Colorado stereotypes to make it appealing to Denverites.
Finding Joy At Delaney Farm
If you were to pull into the Mango House parking lot at 8:00 on Wednesday morning, you would see a group of people sitting on the curb, waiting. They wear colorful clothing and hats, and each has a small container filled with delicious food for lunch. If you were to wait a few more minutes, you…