A Tale of Two Birds
Standing before these two monuments, we encounter both the painful legacy of Colombia’s past and the hopeful message of renewal. The story of Medellin, like the doves, is one of transformation—a city moving beyond a violent history toward peace and possibility. This invites us to reconsider how we judge a place: not only by where it’s been, but where it’s going. The statues invite us not to stand in judgment of where the city has been, but where it’s going.
The Blood of Vikings
You, my friend, are the legacy of survivors. The eyes that read these words contain DNA autographed by generations of survivors from all over the Earth. Your bloodline contains strength.
Statues and Status
Once upon a time, I wanted to be a history maker—a hero—someone who did extraordinary things. Maybe you can relate and remember what it was like when you were told by very well-meaning people that you could do anything if you put your mind to it. Like, be an astronaut, cure cancer or win the Stanley Cup.