A Life to Remember

In the 80’s, my Uncle Ray was your typical rural factory or farm worker in the southern town of Hartford (pop. 2500). He lived in a modest apartment. He had a significant…

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Feeling 2022?

Just like that trending TikTok video, I’m feeling 2022! Despite the setbacks of the holiday Omicron surge, Americans continue to be filled with cautious optimism in this new year. After…

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In Memoriam | A Homeless Memorial

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The Portico Cafe’s “Coffee on a Mission”

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Coffee on a Mission text” _builder_version=”3.1.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] When The Portico Cafe closed it’s doors in March, we made…

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