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A prescription for civic health – Art and literature exhibit community resilience amid political conflict

A prescription for civic health – Art and literature exhibit community resilience amid political conflict

by Forrest Peterson | Mar 5, 2026 | Words on Paper

One of six, large paintings by Ron Adams depicting diverse community life. Visits to a health clinic often occur with moods ranging from calm resignation to fear and trepidation. Or, in the case of a large clinic in my hometown, anticipation – looking forward to...
‘The devil made me do it’ – In quest for political power, Christian nationalists playing with fire

‘The devil made me do it’ – In quest for political power, Christian nationalists playing with fire

by Forrest Peterson | Feb 25, 2026 | Words on Paper

Faust and Mephistopheles, 1827, oil on canvas, by Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863). In his epic work, “Faust,” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, portrays Faust’s ‘pact with the devil’. At our Sunday church service following Ash Wednesday, during communion congregants could...
Norwegian Birkebeiners – Cross-country skiing links sport with history, health and civic resilience

Norwegian Birkebeiners – Cross-country skiing links sport with history, health and civic resilience

by Forrest Peterson | Feb 19, 2026 | Words on Paper

Knud Bergslien painting depicts early 13th century Norwegian warriors on skis rescuing Prince Haakon. Lower right, American Olympic cross-country skier Gus Schumacher signs autographs the day after he won a World Cup race in Minneapolis in 2024. It’s not surprising to...
Time for another miracle on ice – For the U.S., Winter Olympics offers a much better world stage

Time for another miracle on ice – For the U.S., Winter Olympics offers a much better world stage

by Forrest Peterson | Feb 5, 2026 | Words on Paper

Top: The U.S. men’s hockey team scores a “Miracle on Ice” goal against the Soviet Union in the semi-finals of the 1980 winter Olympics. Bottom: Jessie Diggins captures a gold medal with Kikkan Randall in the cross-country team sprint in the 2018 winter Olympics....
Suffer the little children – For their sake, bypass war and revenge, and start rebuilding

Suffer the little children – For their sake, bypass war and revenge, and start rebuilding

by Forrest Peterson | Jan 29, 2026 | Words on Paper

Children play amidst rubble in post-World War II Berlin, Germany. Credit: Magnum Photos How about if we just bypass the war and the vengeful aftermath, and go straight to rebuilding? The U.S. is suffering extreme political warfare with revenge and retribution in its...
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