5 Things / Cheers
Bernadette Smith Bernadette Smith

5 Things / Cheers

This week, I facilitated a “Rock Paper Scissors” (RPS) tournament. It’s a high-energy, super fun, large group activity, where, at the end, two people are competing in RPS while the group loudly cheers them on. The whole thing takes just a few minutes, but the energy it creates is electric.

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5 Things / Influence
Bernadette Smith Bernadette Smith

5 Things / Influence

The world has a new pope, Leo XIV, born here in Chicago. My partner was one of the many eagerly awaiting the announcement. No, she didn’t grow up Catholic like me; she was anxious because she’s deeply aware of his global influence. Was he going to be progressive or regressive? What would he say about LGBTQ+ people like us?

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