On a recent evening, Michelle and I walked through the intersection of two quiet streets near our Brussels apartment. On each corner of the intersection, a cherry tree was blooming in the setting sun. We stopped to stare at the blossoms, unexpectedly bright after a long, cloudy winter, and saw bees buzzing and gathering their … Continue reading EUU Community in These Times
Save the Date! Early registration: 16 Mar–31 May. For more information, please email Executive Director, Rev. Sara Ascher at executive.director@icuu.net.
If you happen to be a United States citizen as well as being a member or friend of EUU, we hope you know how easy it is for everyone to vote from abroad. Many of you have already voted in your state’s presidential primary (or have requested your ballot if it is scheduled for later), … Continue reading ALERT: VOTING FROM ABROAD FOR U.S. CITIZENS
by Laura from Hamburg FLAKS, or Frauen und Kinder lernen in Altona, is a very worthy organization in the Altona district of Hamburg, Germany. Its mission is to get women out of and to keep them out of poverty, as well as to connect the various nationalities in the area. It provides German and other … Continue reading Working with FLAKS
By Floyd Vernon Chandler Mickey was like a beloved son and I experienced him as my best friend. I’ve loved all my animal companions, but Mickey was special. It is difficult to put into words the mysterious bonds that are sometimes found between humans and animals. Maybe this is an aspect of the mystery that … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Your Best Friend
