Salinas Valley agricultural fields

Some of you know that I am a Worship Associate for UUCMP, my Church I presented the following Reflections on March 2, 2025 The theme of this month is Trust.  The words of today are Consistent, Available, and Reliable. People who are consistent are trusted. They can be depended on by others because of the …

exterior of Celia's house

For the past five years I have lived at the Forest Grove Condominiums in Pacific Grove. The moment I drive into my complex I feel totally relaxed – my smile brightens up my face and I am transported into a green, attractive space.  The gardening crew keeps the landscape as beautiful as a lovely park.  …

paper doves hanging

In prior posts I have told you that I am a Worship Associate at my Church, the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula.  As a WA, I speak from the pulpit about 3-4 times per year.  Below a reflection on the theme of “Repair”, as in recover from a loss or a hurt. Reflection …

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Roger Dahl Compassionate Education Series: Immigrants – Our Life Stories Worldwide, the United States is home to more immigrants than any other country—more than the next four nations combined. Over 11 million immigrants reside in California alone. In this three part series, we’ll explore the multi-faceted reasons behind immigration to our homeland. We’ll have the …

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Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula In my web page I have included an article that CNN wrote about my passion for volunteering at various local organizations.  Right now I am a member of the Board of Directors of the Pacific Grove Library Friends and Foundation Board, the Local Rotary Club, the Blind and …

University of Findlay

On behalf of the University of Findlay Alumni Association, congratulations on being selected as a 2024 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.

This award is presented to members of the Alumni Association who, by their example, have exhibited the highest standards of individual achievement in professional and personal endeavors; who have demonstrated loyalty and support of this institution, and who, through dedicated service, have contributed to the advancement of all humanity.

Martin Luther King, Jr. photographed by Marion S. Trikosko, 1964. LC-DIG-ppmsc-01269 Source: Library of Congress

Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech, inspires us even 60 years later.  It certainly continues to inspire me and many others. He said: “It is a dream…deeply rooted in the American dream… that all men are created equal.”  How is this manifested? Well, we have equality when we are free from discrimination, …

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This is the time to evaluate our lives and make plans for the future. The past is gone and is not coming back. This is a good time to start looking at where we want to go and delineate how we are going to get there.  This is the time to make New Year’s resolutions! …