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The line was long. We got in place about 2 hours and 5 minutes before the show was set to begin, notably longer than our usual behavior. Can’t say I’m a particular fan of long lines. This one I really didn’t mind, however. We’ll get to
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Thankfully, it’s December 2024; the next presidential election is 1,426 days away. Because I’m not a fan of what recent elections have fueled in our country (i.e. denigration, polarization, binary thinking, massive spending, assumptions of moral high ground, political attack ads, total lack of respectful dialogue
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With the “Thanksmas” season seemingly condensed this year, week one was eye-opening in regard to current events, especially those that caught the Intramuralist’s attention. While we could always dissect multiple perspectives, we’ll stick to a paragraph or two rather than entire posts. Sometimes saying less says a
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Every now and then we pen a post that I’m well aware has the potential to be eminently unpopular. Let me respectfully prepare all now. Please note that the lack of popularity is never the result of intentional offense; rather, the perspective is one with which we either (1)
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In recent weeks, via group chats on social media and elsewhere, it’s become increasingly clear that we have a bit of an honor scarcity. My jaw drops often, in fact, noting the many who find it unnecessary or undeserved. It’s ok. Count me among them many days. It
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Just a brief few thoughts in the holiday week before us… Isn’t it interesting that some of the wisest people we know are also some of the most grateful people? And that’s when we realize that giving gratitude on Thanksgiving is great, but expressions of thanks aren’t
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One term that’s been thrown around increasingly more in the most recent decade is this concept of “identity politics.” As with most broad scale initiatives, there are multiple meanings in play and oft the concept is weaponized, meaning it’s exploited to attack a person or group. So let’
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I actually kind of love this question. I’ve been playing with it for a bit. Who has the wherewithal to make that decision… What is moral? What is not? Who defines the principles of right and wrong behavior? There are multiple relevant memes and chants that have long circulated.
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One of the core advocacies of the Intramuralist is that most often, we have a limited view… meaning we see things — and we see them accurately — but we don’t see everything. Our angle is finite. It’s one of the reasons I believe so many sociopolitical arguments ensue. We
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Allow me first this day to sincerely thank you for trusting us by visiting here. We take seriously the idea of being a safe space. Let us define what a safe space is and is not. A safe space is a place where all opinions are welcome. We won’t
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There was a moment this summer when my family was gleefully cruising the Mediterranean on a beautiful, populated boat. It was absolutely delightful. Beautiful seas… scrumptious, indigenous foods… and sweet interactions with people all across the world. Time in the cabin was intentionally minimal, but in a moment of downtime,
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Since absolutely none of us have cornered the market on wisdom, let us simply encourage a few significant things this day… things we believe to be of foremost prudence and importance… Love your neighbor well. Seek to understand them. Refrain from judgment. Refrain from any salt-putting in wounds. Gloating