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Break a Leg

To be civilized is to care for anyone who is broken in any way. We can directly care for some of the broken through acts of compassion.

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The Basis of our Bias

We can only glimpse someone else’s heart when we are open to listening and learning to grow comfortable with the ways they are different from us.

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When Tables Talk

Shared meals are not the same as before the pandemic, and this affects newcomers in a unique way. Eating together has always been a social glue. It is a way to almost physically share part of your story with someone else, to build trust, and to enjoy others’ company. It’s a community-building tool that is all the more missed when other supports are lacking.

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