Although I can say that I've read the majority of Wilde I missed Salomé! After adding the book to my Halloween reads I also watched the recent film adaptation which is streaming on Roku. Of course Salomé is brilliant!
Official site of poet James Schwartz, author of The Literary Party: Growing Up Gay and Amish in America
Schwartz Family Genealogy 🇨🇭🇫🇷
Several years ago I was interviewed by students at the University of Zurich researching Swiss Amish. I meant to add some genealogy material then but didn't get around to it. I have been working on a mini essay distilling this which is harder than it sounds! Genealogy research is not necessarily an interesting topic but French Anabaptists are rarely mentioned.
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I'm honored to be named as an Art Ambassador to The Misfit Amish org!
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• We are grounded in core values such as integrity, compassion, excellence, innovation, collaboration, respect, accountability, service, sustainability, and equity. These principles guide our approach to serving and supporting our community.
• We strongly believe in maintaining a secular foundation to help bridge cultural gaps between the Amish, Mennonite, and other Plain communities and the English world. We welcome all faiths and backgrounds, and believe that wherever you are in life, there are meaningful resources available to support you.
• We strive to be a welcoming and safe place for the LGBTQIA community and all marginalized groups. This includes honoring diverse identities, fostering a sense of belonging, and upholding the values of equity, inclusion, and respect in our actions.
• We recognize the urgent need for anti-racist education and inclusive support, especially for people of color who have been adopted into, joined, or left the Amish and Plain communities.
• We are committed to being a safe, empowering space for people with disabilities. As our understanding of ableism deepens, we strive to amplify the voices and leadership of individuals with lived experiences.
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!
As you may know, the early Anabaptists (Amish / Mennonites) were among the first to colonize America and settlers after the forced removal of Native indigenous peoples:
"In 2016, a group of Amish and Native American representatives met in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where a local Amish bishop apologized to Native Americans for the actions of their ancestors. The apology was for the Amish community's passive acceptance of taking Native American land, even though they did not actively participate in warfare against Indigenous tribes."
I was born on Pottawatomi land (MI) and later a guest on Apalachee (FL) Kānaka Maoli land (HI), Nisqually land (WA), currently in Colorado Springs, home of the Ute People.
Indigenous people in YOUR area likely have a website which offers ways to support and volunteer / donate:
While we cannot change the atrocities of the past we do have the power to build a better future! A message from The Center for Spiritually Integrated Arts:
The Alien Buddha's Chaos Countdowns 2
My new 90s themed short story "The Golden Age of Trance" will be included in "The Alien Buddha's Chaos Countdowns 2" sequel anthology of New Years stories (dropping in December!) Josta cola anyone?
PSA https://savejosta.org
October Aesthetics by George L. Blosser 🍂
Serving Carhartt vibes in Victor, Colorado! Photography by George L. Blosser (Rita the Rock Planter sculpture by Thomas Dambo).
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