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In 1997, what was then known as Apple Computer, Inc., — a company that was reportedly “hemorrhaging” at the time, according to co-founder Steve Jobs — rolled out a new advertising slogan. The legendary campaign featured a rainbow-colored Apple insignia on a black background, with the simple white text below
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Seventeen years ago, my life changed. Not only did it change, but everything in me was convinced it was changing for the worse. Let’s be clear; it wasn’t just me who believed that; there was a reason our friends and family cried. Add the doctor on top of
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"I don’t know how anyone could ever ___________!” Fill in the blank with whatever you wish, friends. In the last week, I’ve heard everything put in that blank from believing her, believing him, being ok with dirty politics, to being an Ohio State football fan. My fear is
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Dear Sons, Oh, how I love and respect you. What an incredible privilege it is to be your parent. You are older now — on your own in many ways. I wanted to take a few moments to briefly revisit some important things your father and I have long attempted to
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This last week has been a political soap opera. With all due respect to both the bold and the beautiful, this week has been awful. Not awful because a woman was finally given an opportunity to speak. Not awful because a man was finally given an opportunity to clear his
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On August 5, 2010, Elena Kagan was confirmed as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. She was nominated by Pres. Obama, after previously serving in both his and Pres. Clinton’s administrations. Kagan was the first nominee with no experience as a judge since William Rehnquist in
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So allow me to humbly offer a few more words... What I appreciate in the current #MeToo moment is the breakthrough of speaking truth to power, giving women an honored voice where for too long there has been a consistent none. What concerns me in this moment is the breakdown
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With the latest developments in the Supreme Court confirmation process of Judge Brett Kavanaugh, U.S. Senate leaders called for a public hearing next Monday. At the time of this posting, accuser Christine Blasey Ford has not accepted the Senate’s invitation; hence, the hearing may not happen. But assuming
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“F- - - YOU!” “F- - - YOU!” (…a little louder than the last…) And as it was said at least three more times each, my African-American friend in-line and I looked at one another, grimacing, disheartened by what we had sadly just stood between. My respite this summer included a variety
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So I ran a small, experiment this past weekend. Bear with me. It was a sincere, semi-intentional ploy, with no desire to manipulate, but to learn. And learn I did. Other than Intramuralist notifications, rarely do I post anything on my social media accounts other than an encouragement, expression
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“… They kept at him, badgering him. He straightened up and said, ‘The sinless one among you, go first: Throw the stone.’” Like many, this semi-humble current events observer listened to much of the Senate confirmation hearings for current Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Like many, also, this semi-humble
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WOW… how great it is to be back… I am eager and excited and pouncing to post as we get back in the swing of our weekly, respectful conversations. But WOW… how great it was to feature our 10th annual Guest Writer Series… What a privilege it was to hear