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I think we get so rattled up about the wrong things. Please understand me. It’s ok to agree, disagree, or have an opinion. In fact, dare I say, it’s ok to express that opinion — albeit we could all do a little better job of articulating such in a
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With the most frequent conversation this week posed somewhere along the lines of either (a) the relationship between patriotism and protest, (b) the right of free speech vs. disrespect of law enforcement and the military, and (c) the consistency within the combination of our public and private behavior, did you
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With the recent acts of questionable protest and patriotism, it got me thinking. (Ok, true — I think a lot.) But I return to where this week’s conversation started: what are we focused on? Many are focused on the NFL quarterback who refuses to stand for the national anthem. For
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Calling this a post a perspective on the freedom of speech isn’t entirely accurate. That’s a bit too simplified. Do we believe in it? Do we not? Said freedom is embedded in our Constitution, although U.S. courts have often struggled to define what it means and what
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My recent time away allowed for some increased observation. It’s a fun exercise… you sit back, relax, take a little bit of extra time, maybe where never intended… Breathe, say very little, refrain from comment… You watch what everyone else is doing. You watch it. Consider it. No judgment.
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For the past three and half weeks, we’ve had the great privilege and pleasure of hearing multiple perspectives and passions from people I deeply respect. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: respect is more important than consensus. Respect implies that we are listening. Respect
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[Today is post #10 in our annual, summer Guest Writer Series. Note that the opinions expressed may or may not be held by the Intramuralist.] “It takes a village to raise a child.” — African proverb Years ago following this African proverb was the norm for most families. I’m not
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[Today is post #9 in our annual, summer Guest Writer Series. Note that the opinions expressed may or may not be held by the Intramuralist.] How can so many people be going hungry in a country that throws away so much food? When we think about hunger, our thoughts typically
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[Today is post #8 in our annual, summer Guest Writer Series. Note that the opinions expressed may or may not be held by the Intramuralist.] Saturday was a big day for our dogs. Ed took them with him to run errands and stop at our favorite donut shop for donuts
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[Today is post #7 in our annual, summer Guest Writer Series. Note that the opinions expressed may or may not be held by the Intramuralist.] We live in a performance driven culture. Most companies center around performance metrics. Evaluations are based on accomplishments, not intentions. Talk is cheap. You must
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[Today is post #6 in our annual, summer Guest Writer Series. Note that the opinions expressed may or may not be held by the Intramuralist.] I have been honored to be a guest blogger here at the Intramuralist for the past five years. My friendship with the actual Intramuralist has
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[Today is post #5 in our annual, summer Guest Writer Series. Note that the opinions expressed may or may not be held by the Intramuralist.] Close your eyes and imagine with me... You are seven years old. You are with your family. You are at home. Home, a place that