06/17/2026
"Patriotism is love. It's gratitude. It's saying, 'I care about my country enough to tell the truth about it, to celebrate what's good and work to fix what's broken. Nationalism, that's idolatry. It says my nation is the nation above critique, above others, God's favorite. And once you slap God's seal of approval on your own flag, congratulations, you've just made your country a 'golden calf.'" Episcopal priest Joseph Yoo shares more insights below.
06/17/2026
On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor from France aboard the French ship Isère.
But she did not arrive standing tall as we see her today. The statue crossed the Atlantic disassembled into hundreds of pieces, packed inside crates. France had gifted the statue to the United States as a symbol of friendship, freedom, and democracy.
The full name of the monument is Liberty Enlightening the World. Designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with engineering help from Gustave Eiffel, the statue would later become one of the most powerful symbols of hope in the world.
After arriving in 1885, the pieces had to wait while the pedestal was completed. The Statue of Liberty was finally assembled and officially dedicated on October 28, 1886.
Since then, she has welcomed millions of immigrants, travelers, dreamers, and survivors entering America through New York Harbor.
06/16/2026
Love Travels 🪶
"How far can love travel?" asked the fox.
"Further than you could ever imagine," replied the moon.
"To the moon and back?" asked the fox.
"At least," replied the moon.
With love,
Stacey 🦊🌙
✨Words and illustrations taken from my hardcover book ‘Fox Under The Moon – Seasons of Comfort and Hope’
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06/14/2026
Your Own Light ✨
When there’s darkness all around you,
And the stars don’t seem that bright,
Know that shining deep within
Is your own kind of light.
With love,
Stacey 🦊🌙
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