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Last week we watched multiple women speak out in regard to their discomfort with former VP Joe Biden’s touching. Eight women in total, I believe, spoke up — nine, if you count his wife, Jill, who in excerpts released from her upcoming memoir shares that when marrying into the family,
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One of the many things I deeply admire is when all eyes are upon a person, they are still able to maintain a wise perspective. Too many times when the cameras, mics, etc. are rolling, what a person says/how a person behaves changes, seemingly due to an awareness of
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I’m sorry. I’ve got to confess. Sometimes I’ve been judgmental. Sometimes I’ve been indignant. Sometimes I’ve convinced myself that I am totally right, forgetting how limited my perspective may be. Sometimes I’ve forgotten that of course, my perspective is limited; I am incapable of
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We talk about what people are talking about — albeit always respectfully. And so… There will be no current charges. Before speaking — or semi-civilly sharing “there’s still time!” — note that I have not identified of whom we speak… If in regard to Pres. Trump, we know the special investigation
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Four years ago, we introduced the concept of the “keystroke mentality.” I was reminded, watching a plethora of college sports the past 48 hours… _____ “I fear we might be close to teetering on total, civility failure. The idiots are getting far too big a voice nowadays,” said Joe Tessitore of
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One of the best parts of the annual NCAA basketball tournament is its clear manifestation of diversity. Too often too many inaccurately boast of their all-accepting, diverse nature; then they reject the one who does not embrace diversity, meaning the original boaster isn’t as diverse as he or
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“Too much drama!” And as I once more reiterate the familiar refrain in our family to my budding young son, he knows exactly what I mean. There is too much drama. Too many theatrics. Too many times a circumstance becomes a spectacle. And too many willing players on the scene.
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Want a concise, respectful (albeit incomplete) summary as to what the country’s talking about — and not solely reports from singular, slanted sources? Time, once more, to summarize recent current events in question form. All answers and opinions are welcome. We simply repeat what we read, as questions prompt listening;
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Something in their messaging attracts me. Something in their logic draws me in. And something in their approach seems atypical of current culture. With current culture seemingly spiraling divisively out of control, I am curious to learn more… Hear the initial words of actress Jennifer Lawrence… “We are witnessing a
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Rarely do I simply repeat the words of another. CNN news analyst and USA TODAY contributor Kirsten Powers, published a recent piece, however, that deserves to be shared. And shared again. The Intramuralist may or may not agree with every opinion within, but Powers’ approach and main points are acutely
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[Originally published March 3, 2016. Deserving of an edited "reboot" for so many reasons...] When contemplating today’s post, I knew it would be challenging for me to write. It was a year ago yesterday my 34 year old sister lost her courageous battle with cancer. FYI: I
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I keep wrestling with the following Q’s: Who do you believe and why do you believe them? Jussie Smollett… Justin Fairfax… [Pick a person… any person…] Do I believe in someone because they are a man? … because they are a woman? … because they are black? … because they are white?