2011 November/December
Transformative Travel: Greenland
For us today, as for ancient man, the four classic elements ― earth, wind, water, and fire ― are at the root of many religious beliefs and ways of life. For the Thule Inuit people …2011 November/December
Getting into the Spirit of 2012
The winter solstice on December 21, 2012, is said to synchronize with the end of a 5,125-year cycle in the Mayan calendar. Although no one knows how the Mayan prophecies will unfol…2011 November/December
Poetry: Canticle on Matthew 6 in Wartime
Canticle on Matthew 6 in Wartimeby Jennifer AtkinsConsider the missing lilies, the trees stripped of leaves and burnt, the grass trampled to dust.Consider the crows of the air, wha…How to Give Better
From the archive: Selected stories from the past 20 years
So here’s the question: It’s a holiday season and charities are begging for our dollars. With so many needs, how can we give better?