Text By Francesca “Franki” Taylor In 1929, Hungarian author, playwright, poet, and journalist Frigyes Karinthy became the first proponent of the “six degrees of separation” concept. His short story, “Chains,” engaged the subject, which American playwright John Guare further explored in his 1990 play, “Six Degrees of Separation.” The theory, in short, states that one…

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2018 proved to be a challenging year at 6 Stones. Changes in the national tax code led to a surprising dip in support, our staff found themselves in transition, and our Founder felt called to move into a new season of ministry. But in spite of all those challenges, amazing things happened in this community.…

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BEDFORD — Forks and knives clatter against ceramic plates as Wael and I sit down for lunch. The Old West Cafe is a far cry from his traditional Iraqi fare, but we leaf through the menu and each select a chicken dish. It’s the end of the lunch hour, and the restaurant growls more than…

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A native of Baghdad, Wael and his family were some of the first to encounter American troops in the early 2000s. Raised under Saddam Hussein’s regime, Wael was terrified by their arrival. He had two television channels, and both told him that Americans wanted to kill him. Decades after the war brought American tanks to…

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If you’ve ever attended a 6 Stones event, you’ve probably met John Moody. He’s the resident grill master, the consummate volunteer and the near-ubiquitous face at our main offices in Bedford. If there’s a chance to serve, John is hard at work before the volunteer registration even opens. But it wasn’t always that way. A disabled…

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