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It’s true; when I love a good book, I love that good book; and I tend to read or reference it repeatedly. It’s why you may ever so often hear me mention “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “A Thousand Splendid Suns,” the Bible, “Sneetches,” or “When Character Was King.
Bio
Every now and then I come across a story that speaks loudly to me. Here’s one today from ESPN… about one man who used to be a star, but now has something better… "Hours before he's set to walk across the stage for a college degree
Current Issue
On Friday Pres. Obama sent a letter to all public schools across the country telling them to let transgender students use both the bathrooms and locker rooms of their individually preferred gender identity. The decree is not legally binding; however, if schools do not comply, they were told they risk
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First it was the pigs’ fortresses. Birds of a feather were slung into the dwellings of pigs, smashing and breaking them down. Through rocks, wood, mountains and ice, the fowl flew through previously thought-to-be, nothing short of impenetrable obstacles. Why? Because the birds were “angry.” First released in
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Let’s focus on a statement posed in a recent post. First, however, note the following current news reports… “With a presidential election just six months away, Americans appear deeply divided over the role the United States should play in the world, according to an opinion survey by the Pew
Holiday
None of us would be here without our mothers. Likewise, none who is a mother would be the same without their children… without all the joys, tears, and teaching embedded within the obviously, divinely-designed experience. As I wrestled with what I most wanted to say — about why we love
Current Event
What if during an election season, there was a candidate described as follows: … one who tell lies… … one who is malicious… … one with a clear lack of character… … one no reasonably intelligent person could support… … one who preys on our ignorance… … one who lacks integrity… … one who is nothing short
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Years ago I was introduced to a great book by Dr. Marilee Adams, an adjunct professor at American University’s School of Public Affairs, with the same title as listed above. Adams specializes in consulting, coaching, and leadership training. She has created and promoted the concept of “question thinking.” It’
Daily Life
For years a woman put her laundry out to dry. For years she also mocked her neighbor, as she hung her laundry out to dry. It wasn’t always a loud mocking. In fact, it was never to the neighbor’s face. Instead it was first only a mocking to
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Let me be clear: I have close to zero desire to write about public restrooms. It’s not because the Intramuralist is hesitant to enter into controversial conversations. It’s more because I don’t see any conversation going on. I see a lot of people shouting at a lot
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The face of American currency is currently very male and very white. After a push by “Women On 20s” — a non-profit organization which “aims to compel historic change by convincing President Obama that now is the time to put a woman's face on our paper currency” — the
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Never will I forget… far too many to quote from… “Little red Corvette Baby you're much too fast Little red Corvette You need a love that's gonna last…” … to… “How can you just leave me standing? Alone in a world that's so cold? Maybe