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I will say before we start that this isn’t an easy post to pen. And yet, in many ways, it’s been long stirring in my heart, knowing it needs to be written. “Needs” is a funny word here. Let me be honest; next to “lie,” “lay” and what
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Reason #317 why the Intramuralist is careful and intentional about which news sources are relied upon: the news is different depending on who we listen to. In regard to what’s happening at our southernmost border, for example… From the right: “Border Patrol Releasing Illegal Immigrants Into US Without Court
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Let’s begin with an inconvenient question: what narrative are we trying to promote? One of the zillion things I’ve learned as I’ve gotten older is that we tend to promote narratives we most relate to. The filter through which we see the world is the narrative we
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Ah, yes… once again it’s that maddening time of year… the time when even the fair-weathered fan engages, knowing they have equal opportunity to dominate the bracket. Note to all: the bracket busting potential is also inevitably equal. Perhaps, no less, what many love best is the welcoming
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He isn’t quite like his two brothers — one older, one younger. No doubt the least gregarious sibling. The other two? They are typically touted as the life of the party. But no, not this one. He’s more likely to be lost in the shuffle, so-to-speak. So
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Along with an estimated 17.1 million others in the U.S. on Sunday, I tuned into the long awaited interview of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. (No judgment, please… football season is over and March Madness is still a few short days away.) But as with many topics, today’
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As we do 2-3 times yearly, let’s take a look at the week in questions. Why do we do this? One, because it reveals the subjectivity of the news. And two, because the Intramuralist likes questions. According to The 74 Million, ABC, American Greatness, Associated Press, The Atlantic,
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What’s too far to go? In San Francisco, a school board voted to rename multiple schools with possibly objectionable names — including schools named after Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and the current Senior Senator from California, Dianne Feinstein. We keep cancelling people — meaning vocal masses attempt to negate one’s
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No doubt we are offended by much… A car cuts us off. A close friend shares big news with the group before sharing individually with us. A rude remark is made our presence. And let’s be clear; in some instances the offense is unquestionably legit. But let’s be
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My nephew was in the hospital for a total of 10 days — 6 of those in ICU. My teenage, summer camp buddy’s entire household was affected — all 6 of them. Many lost their sense of taste and smell, but not him. He had little more than a common cold,
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It’s a phrase I’ve come to conclude, few of us understand. Fewer still, consistently employ… Let our words be seasoned with salt. Perhaps we should first note ten of the plethora of purposes for salt: * Salt preserves. * It enhances texture. * It adds flavor. * Salt is a binding agent;
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