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Earlier this week, a respected friend and I engaged in one of our many, excellent exchanges. We don’t always approach things from the same angle, but the way we talk issues — with logic and respect — allows us to actually, interactively talk about them. Elliot and I are both concerned
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Why not? We, too, can name a “Person of the Year” (POY). But if we did, what would be the criteria? Who fits our agenda? What well-known person, involved in current events, supports a slant we wish to promote? When I initially wrestled with today’s content, the slant
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So allow me to share at the immediate onset of this post that one really should avoid tackling a tough topic in a singular, mere thousand word post, assuming a subject to be so simple. It errs a wee bit on the side of ridiculous. Allow me to also aver
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As oft asserted via the Intramuralist, we talk about what people are talking about. It can be deep, shallow, silly, sentimental, controversial or intense; our goal is to converse respectfully, especially, always of the one who feels differently than we do. In 2019’s America, such can be incredibly difficult;
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Wow... fascinating the plethora of advice we find via the almighty search engine, especially most recently in regard to how to “survive Thanksgiving,” noting all the different personalities and opinions that sit at one's table. One editorial, no less, stood out to me. Why? Because its wisdom went
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My youngest son called when I was out yesterday. If you’re a longtime Intramuralist reader, you’ll know we are often taught much through the simple; we are often taught much through the simple, wise words of this astute young man. Downs is not a definer for him; it
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(Originally published on the Intramuralist 3 years ago… a fantastic reminder today…) It was 1863… January first brought us The Second Battle of Galveston. Three companies of Union forces under the command of Col. Isaac S. Burrell were captured or killed both on land and by sea by the armies
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A wise friend poured into me years ago that “whatever we pay attention to grows.” My strong sense is that we pay attention to too many undeserving things. “Those people who say things” — as we often joke in our household — always say that gratitude has to be practiced. The more
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We hear much from many about the equality of all people, encouraging the treatment of all people with dignity and respect, helping each to reach their God-given potential. From stump speeches to cinematic productions (see “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” to be released on Friday), the encouragement is
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This is absolutely ridiculous! I can't even believe that just happened. There is no excuse for that. He's done! That. Is. Insanity. Wow. That might have been the craziest thing I have seen in politics. Don't touch my rep — let alone disrespect him like
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Call us obstinate if you must, but the Intramuralist will always advocate for what is wiser. We will not/cannot accept leaks, tweets, and agenda-driven news as providing an accurate, complete perspective; they do not. When we witness scenarios such as last weekend's apology by Northwestern University&
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As we sometimes do, allowing for a minimized-bias, rapid-fire approach, here is the week in questions — 35 of them to be exact (p.s. it’s an easy, insightful way to read)… Do Americans Support Impeaching Trump? What, Exactly, Is President Trump's 'High Crime'