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Thanksgiving Challenges
Carolyn HayekNovember 17, 2021
Chalice Extinguishing Words for Small Groups
chalice lighting, spirituality, Unitarian Universalist, worship materials, worship resourcesCarolyn HayekNovember 10, 2021
Fall Colors - Halloween Style
Carolyn HayekOctober 23, 2021fall colors, Lakeview neighborhood, chicago, Mount Washington resort, pumpkins, skeletons, Halloween decorations
A Life on Stage
Carolyn HayekOctober 6, 2021seattle, Carolyn Duncan, homelessness, sidewalk tents, seattle commute, subsidized housing, housing crisis, lace curtains, homeless women, helping the homeless Comments
This I Believe
charitable giving, retirement, spirituality, Unitarian Universalist, worship materials, worship resourcesCarolyn HayekOctober 3, 2021
What LGBTQ History Month Means to Me
Carolyn HayekOctober 3, 2021LGBTQ Rights, LGBTQ history, international women's conference, Northlake Unitarian Universalist church, Nancy Reid-McKee, Pride Month, Humnan Rights, human rights campaign, discrimination
September 2021 - Pandemic Challenges
Carolyn HayekSeptember 22, 2021pandemic, delta variant, seabeck, Eliot Institute, creative arts camp, Gig Harbor, Port Townsend, Port Angeles, Olympic mountains, pandemic anxiety, coronavirus, Kirkland, Hurricane Ridge, masks, travel precautions, church camp, northlake unitarian universalist church
Yours, Mine and Ours
Yours, Mine and Ours
end of life planningCarolyn HayekSeptember 2, 2021money, financial planning, budgeting, disability, dementia, financial management, women's rights, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, Ask Amy, Federal Trade Commission, banking law, credit law
Chalice Lighting Words and Grace for Small Groups
chalice lighting, unitarian universalist, Grace for Thanksgiving, Unitarian Universalist, worship materialsCarolyn HayekAugust 10, 2021chalice, Unitarian Universalist, community, flaming chalice, prayer, grace, camp fire, Eliot, meetings, covenant groups, women's group, writing group, Repair, brokenness, remediation, compromise
Understanding and Fighting Racism
book review, Leadership, philanthropy, Racism, social change, spirituality, Unitarian Universalist, worship materialsCarolyn HayekJuly 9, 2021discrimination, Ibram Kendi, white fragility, white privilege, institutional racism, antiracism, antiracist, racism, black power, Black Lives Matter
Zooming Out of COVID Times
Carolyn HayekJune 9, 2021climate change, Black Lives Matter, reawakening, post pandemic, institutional racism, travel, seniors, grandparent
Troublesome Hats
Carolyn HayekMay 26, 2021hat, hat rules, etiquette, courtroom attire, Emily Post, judicial robes, hats in courtrooms, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, judicial collars
I am from Sandcastles and Horses ...
Carolyn HayekMay 1, 2021I am from poem, family history, Robert hayek, bob hayek, Marion hayek, Marion dekoning, wooden sink, quincy, portland or, hemet ca, gysbert dekoning, lena dekoning, frank hayek, seaside or, family secrets, aging, letting go, downsizing
Remove Indian Names & Mascots from Schools
Carolyn HayekMarch 3, 2021cultural appropriation, all Indians are dead, myth, indian mascots, Spokane tribe, duwamish tribe, indian names, sports team names, HB 1356, Seattle Times editorial, high school mascots, Washington State board of education
Post-COVID Predictions
Carolyn HayekFebruary 26, 2021COVID, seabeck, predictions, pandemic, masks, vaccine, post-vaccine
What is Leadership?
Condominium life, Leadership, event planning, friendship, philanthropy, property management, spirituality, Unitarian Universalist, worship resourcesCarolyn HayekFebruary 19, 2021leadership, tweets, policy, mentors, non-profit board, flawed leaders, good leaders, process for decisions, committee process, aging volunteers
Considering a Condo Purchase?
Condominium life, property management, real estate purchaseCarolyn HayekDecember 27, 2020condominium, HOA, Homeowners' Association, Assessment, Board of Directors, bylaws, rules, common areas, limited common areas, declaration, RCW 64.34, management company, special assessment, reserve study, reserve account, condo amenities, security, community associations institute, CAI, WACAI, Washington State Community Associations Institute, Condominium Law, CC&Rs, condominium dues & fees, condominium units, Condominium pros & cons
Four Years of Changing Attitudes and Knowledge
Carolyn HayekNovember 4, 2020peace, trump, COVID-19, great decisions, caste book, indigenous history, standing on the side of love, seattle times, New York times, Washington post, RBG pearls, peace vigil, pandemic, coping with trump, coping with politics
—Ready for a health emergency? Are your ducks in a row?— Updated 11/15/2020
end of life planning, financial planningCarolyn HayekOctober 26, 2020
Evolving Metaphors: Salad, Silo or Sailboat? We need discussion - not gag order.
Carolyn HayekOctober 14, 2020diversity, melting pot, executive order, identity silos, diversity salad, diversity workshop, Hailey Fuchs, E Pluribus Unum, Federal Way, diversity commission, affirmative action
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