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Writers of Meaning : An Anthology on Community
➢ What is Estuary and is it an antidote to cancel culture?
➢ How is alchemy connected to community?
➢ Will humanity survive an alien attack? What will the survivors do in the aftermath?
➢ Can you understand the symbolism of the fairy tale screenplay inside?
➢ How did “This Little Corner” of the internet change a Hutterite’s life?
➢ What are the challenges the disabled face in trying to participate in community?
➢ How are geeks, rabbits and meaning connected?
This anthology is a collaboration which features stories and essays. The contributors and volunteers of this project are members of the Bridges of Meaning Discord server. Community is the theme of this book, because that’s the main purpose of the Bridges of Meaning to foster and facilitate “in real life” community to have more meaningful, good faith conversations in person and online. Estuary is a small group vehicle to have these discussions. There have been numerous festivals, conferences and events around the world promoting and practicing Estuary.
Good community is sorely needed in our divided culture. We’re not perfect, but we’re talking and learning from each other. We come from all walks of life. Some are atheists and agnostics while others are from different faiths. Spanning across political persuasions and countries. Making real connections, friendships and a few folks have even gotten married and had children in our little corner of the internet. We have proven you can have deeper meaningful friendships and conversations with those you disagree with.
The Bridges of Meaning Discord was started by a member of Pastor Paul Vander Klay’s Estuary. He wanted to create an online space to facilitate other people around the world having the same kinds of meaningful and deeper conversations and strong bonds that they had in their local Estuary.
The proceeds of this book go towards supporting Paul Vander Klay’s ministry. Because he was our inspiration and shepherd guiding us into community with each other.
For more information about this book project and Estuary, visit www. WritersOfMeaning .com
➢ How is alchemy connected to community?
➢ Will humanity survive an alien attack? What will the survivors do in the aftermath?
➢ Can you understand the symbolism of the fairy tale screenplay inside?
➢ How did “This Little Corner” of the internet change a Hutterite’s life?
➢ What are the challenges the disabled face in trying to participate in community?
➢ How are geeks, rabbits and meaning connected?
This anthology is a collaboration which features stories and essays. The contributors and volunteers of this project are members of the Bridges of Meaning Discord server. Community is the theme of this book, because that’s the main purpose of the Bridges of Meaning to foster and facilitate “in real life” community to have more meaningful, good faith conversations in person and online. Estuary is a small group vehicle to have these discussions. There have been numerous festivals, conferences and events around the world promoting and practicing Estuary.
Good community is sorely needed in our divided culture. We’re not perfect, but we’re talking and learning from each other. We come from all walks of life. Some are atheists and agnostics while others are from different faiths. Spanning across political persuasions and countries. Making real connections, friendships and a few folks have even gotten married and had children in our little corner of the internet. We have proven you can have deeper meaningful friendships and conversations with those you disagree with.
The Bridges of Meaning Discord was started by a member of Pastor Paul Vander Klay’s Estuary. He wanted to create an online space to facilitate other people around the world having the same kinds of meaningful and deeper conversations and strong bonds that they had in their local Estuary.
The proceeds of this book go towards supporting Paul Vander Klay’s ministry. Because he was our inspiration and shepherd guiding us into community with each other.
For more information about this book project and Estuary, visit www. WritersOfMeaning .com
128 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2024
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About the author
Valerie Flynn
1 book5 followersValerie Flynn is an author and podcaster. As a lifelong learner she enjoys following rabbit trails wherever her curiosity leads her.
Professionally, Miss Flynn worked in film/video & radio as a production manager / producer for over 30 years with her father and brother. Some of the media projects she worked on was with Hanna-Barbera, Putnam Berkley and Turner Entertainment.
She was a co-producer of the Words of Freedom radio show for 9 years. Inspired from the Words of Freedom ~ Men of History audiobook.
Valerie's various interests include anime/manga, co-housing, community, essential oils, emergency preparedness, reading, the SCA, and of course, writing.
Are you a helper, learner, writer or involved in the creative field? She’s looking to meet courteous, chivalrous and interesting people to have meaningful conversations with.
Life is an adventure. The journey’s sweeter with friends. Reach out to her on her website or social media channels.
Professionally, Miss Flynn worked in film/video & radio as a production manager / producer for over 30 years with her father and brother. Some of the media projects she worked on was with Hanna-Barbera, Putnam Berkley and Turner Entertainment.
She was a co-producer of the Words of Freedom radio show for 9 years. Inspired from the Words of Freedom ~ Men of History audiobook.
Valerie's various interests include anime/manga, co-housing, community, essential oils, emergency preparedness, reading, the SCA, and of course, writing.
Are you a helper, learner, writer or involved in the creative field? She’s looking to meet courteous, chivalrous and interesting people to have meaningful conversations with.
Life is an adventure. The journey’s sweeter with friends. Reach out to her on her website or social media channels.
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January 10, 2025
This beautiful volume brings together fact and fiction, screenwriting and prose, into a symphony of meaningful stories. It is overflowing with nuggets of wisdom, connections, and friendships, telling tales of the multi-faceted journeys its writers have taken. Symbol and myth take the stage in some of these narratives, but finding and making community seems to be what it's all about.
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