A prophet journeys into the desert, where few resources exist outside of faith, hope, and a tentative belief in the radical acts of kindness we call love. I am searching for peace and a place to wrestle the devil and talk to God. What would it mean to leave the world behind, cast off memory,Continue reading “Nomad”
Category Archives: Writing on the Wall
Guest post: Mail-in ballots preserve voter rights
In 2012, I landed an interesting temp job: Elections Clerk at the Utah County Elections office on Provo Center Street. I learned how to calibrate voting machines, update voter file information, and generally how the sausage of Utah County elections is made. I was particularly proud of using my mission language skills to translate theContinue reading “Guest post: Mail-in ballots preserve voter rights”
Clothing Drive for Provo’s Homeless
Temperatures have dropped and people on the street are cold. Next week, Oct. 31st thru Nov. 5th, South Provo Prophet is sponsoring a clothing drive, specifically requesting new and gently used coats, gloves, and scarves. Clothing items may be dropped off at Food & Care Coalition, SPP’s office (DM for address), or, if drop-off isContinue reading “Clothing Drive for Provo’s Homeless”
Guest post: For the land, the water, the people—Fight!
Saturday, September 24th, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation and the Provo community rallied together to study the history of Provo River and Utah Lake, and engage in the effort to remove harmful waste from the water and its surrounding riverbed. Through this action we not only raised awareness of the history ofContinue reading “Guest post: For the land, the water, the people—Fight!”
Life Running over Rocks: PSL to host Provo River cleanup
The Party for Socialism and Liberation is sponsoring its biannual Provo River Cleanup on Saturday, September 24th at 11 a.m. Participants are asked to meet at Alligator Park, 3899-3615, Boat Harbor Dr. Volunteers are encouraged to wear shoes and clothes that can get muddy, and water gear if available. A short discussion/study group about theContinue reading “Life Running over Rocks: PSL to host Provo River cleanup”