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Race and Privilege · Social Justice

Difference as a Resource

November 16, 2012 Martin WolskeLeave a comment

I’ve been thinking a lot about Virginia Eubank’s statement that a more just society requires that we begin treating difference as a resource. This is a more succinct rephrasing of something I’ve been saying for some time – diversity is not just a nicety, it’s a necessity. This past week I finished Aldo Leopold’s “A… Continue reading Difference as a Resource

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Why I’m Here

October 13, 2012 Martin WolskeLeave a comment

“Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage. “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out… Continue reading Why I’m Here

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Our Isle Royale Adventure: Day 4 and Homeward

June 6, 2012 Martin WolskeLeave a comment

<- Our Isle Royale Adventure: Day 3 Not as cold last night as at Siskiwet, but maybe we just wore more clothes to bed.  The alarm went off at 7:30 and Joey was up and sounding chipper after a solid 9 hours of sleep.  Eric was a bit groggier even after almost 10 hours of… Continue reading Our Isle Royale Adventure: Day 4 and Homeward

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Our Isle Royale Adventure: Day 3

June 6, 2012 Martin Wolske1 Comment

<- Our Isle Royale Adventure: Day 2 Wednesday started casually again, and even more so since we didn’t need to pack tents.  Despite the long trek to come, there’s no sense of urgency to get on the trail.  Or maybe it was just the cold!  We’re learning to dress up before climbing into the sleeping… Continue reading Our Isle Royale Adventure: Day 3

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Our Isle Royale Adventure: Day 2

June 6, 2012 Martin WolskeLeave a comment

<- Our Isle Royale Adventure: Day 1 One nice thing about the Grand Portage RV and Campground was its location right on Superior.  The sound of waves pounding the shore is wonderful to sleep by.  The otters playing in the marina the next morning were a treat, too, even though we only had a few… Continue reading Our Isle Royale Adventure: Day 2

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