
Hummingbird Weekly Quote. 2025 Edition.
Pope Francis. In Memoriam.
A Loss for the Catholic Church and the World. Believed by many to be a great pope and champion of true grace, forgiveness, and inclusion. Quote from Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Vatican Camerlengo, and a second quote from Pope Francis. Curated by Sandra Novick.

Hummingbird Weekly Quote. 2024 Edition.
Roberta Flack. Jazz Icon. RIP
Julius Lester'‘s words describing the incredible talent and richness of Roberta Flack’s music. A jazz legend. Curated by Sandra Novick.

Afternoon Reflection. Post 24.
What to Tell Melania.
While there are many challenges on the national and international fronts requiring Presidential attention, there was a smaller one announced last week. Here’s my take. By Barry Novick.

The Decision
By Jane Hirshfield
About making and then living with important decisions. On this last Sunday prior to the upcoming election(s), Jane Hirshfield in her poem, The Decision, provides perspective. Indeed we are at an important juncture for our times and for our future.

The Decision
By Jane Hirshfield
About making and then living with important decisions. On this last Sunday prior to the upcoming election(s), Jane Hirshfield in her poem, The Decision, provides perspective. Indeed we are at an important juncture for our times and for our future.

Afternoon Reflection. Post 23.
Dear Joe Biden,
“Time and tides waits for no man.” (Chaucer circa 1395) A note from Barry Novick.