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We are a contentious people. We disagree. We argue. Sometimes we fight... a lot. Why? Because we know we’re right. :) I get it. There have been times in my own household — I’m sorry to admit — when it’s seemed a major, humongous decision between which one is best
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When my youngest son was born, we were greeted by all the plethora of standard congratulatory salutations. But there’s something when a child is born with a disability that threatens to damper what should be none other than a celebration… “Yes, I’m humbled and thrilled at the birth
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Three were land surveyors. Six were one time farmers. Many more served honorably in our country’s military. Yet somewhere over the course of our nation’s history, we have come to value — and perhaps “trump” (bwa ha ha) — the resume of a career politician. I’m wondering if that’
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In our last post we referenced society’s selective adherence to the laws of the land — and our inconsistencies in advocating the adhering or breaking of law, pending what law we're actually talking about. Truthfully, I think we're collectively pretty bad at that (... shhh... no speeding
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Sometimes I’m quiet. Sometimes being quiet is good. Sometimes sitting back, taking time to reflect upon more angles of an issue instead of instantaneously reacting is a wise and wonderful thing. As mentioned multiple times, there is no issue the Intramuralist is unwilling to discuss. Sometimes, however, we will
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Some propose a wall. Others say no wall is necessary. Some propose amnesty. Others say amnesty isn’t appropriate. Some believe no immigrants should ever be let in. Others believe all should be welcomed any place, any time… the more, the merrier… Your tired, your poor… those huddled masses yearning
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Have you seen it? Have you seen it? I ask twice because if you've seen it — if you've seen him — you would not forget. No, I do not believe we can forget... Last week 3 year old Aylan Kurdi and his family attempted to flee from
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Previous to these past 10 days and the excellent ensuing, daily dialogue, we heard the respectfully-articulated insights and perspectives from persons other than me in our annual summer Guest Writers Series. (P.S. I thought it was great!) Thank you, friends, for writing and listening. I have learned from
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As most of you know, we have been wrestling with some tough issues here. Thank you. I have always said there is no topic the Intramuralist will intentionally avoid. Some topics are tougher than others to discuss — some will have far less consensus and prompt many more angles and tangents
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(Next in my series of observations while away last month…) Roll up your sleeves. Take off those partisan hats. Exhale any opinion ready to pounce. Let’s talk about what we’ve observed regarding #BlackLivesMatter. Originating in the wake of the acquittal of George Zimmerman in 2013, the #BlackLivesMatter movement
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During our excellent, annual Guest Writer Series (a topic upon which I will soon more reflect), I made multiple observations. In all honesty, such is one of my favorite things to do — sit back, be silent, just watch and learn. Too many seem to fill their surrounding air time most
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I’m back. (Note: I had a post ready to publish, but the events of yesterday altered my thoughts — and thus my plans and our ensuing, respectful dialogue.) On Wednesday morning, as the Virginia dawn was breaking and many more were waking, a television reporter and a photo journalist were