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Continuing the series of the key ideals and principles of Democracy I began earlier this year, the spotlight this month is on ‘Representation’ … and very timely on several levels. […]

In my March, 1, 2024 monthly update on my continuing antiracism work, I wrote the following: “With all the seemingly relentless onslaughts regarding our basic freedoms and rights including education, […]

Pines of Perinton Construction Update The following are my comments to the Perinton Town Board at its February 14, 2024 meeting regarding the Pines of Perinton. This is a 50+ […]

The Merciful Trinity

Dear Friends, Colleagues, Family, and some new additions from Elders & Allies ….  As mentioned in December’s update, 2024 promises to be a very (pick your word) year on many levels … and […]

Since my last Blog post in early April, several developments occurred which have heightened and strengthened my views on how the Rochester area (i.e., the entire Community of Monroe) can […]

I will start with a brief story to provide some context and background. For those of you who have not read my memoir, my antiracism journey began in earnest almost […]

Awakened Hearts

Picture: the Prophetic Path (New Mexico; Richard Rohr) Background: Those of you who have read some of my most recent blog posts regarding conversations with my deceased parents are familiar […]

Fr. Tony Valente Background: Those of you who have read some of my most recent blog posts regarding conversations with my deceased parents are familiar with this literary technique. It […]