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[Continuing with Brent, Janie, Mike, Roni, Ronnie, and Ruth… 6 diverse, gathered individuals — all over the political, social, and demographic map. They each advocate for respectful dialogue — no matter the passion, no matter the supposed “side” — no matter the chickens, eggs, “tastes great’s” or “less filling’s.” Intentional respect
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No matter the potential controversy or intensity, the Intramuralist will not shy away, always advocating for respectful dialogue. No matter the deeply passionate, supposed “sides” — the chickens, eggs, the “tastes great’s” and “less filling’s” — I believe that intentional respect for one another is the first, best step forward.
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CEDAR PLAINS, PA — “After years of delays and mounting criticism from voters and political pundits, President Barack Obama finally followed through on a campaign promise he made in 2008 to spend one night alone in the abandoned Cedar Plains Family Fun amusement park, sources confirmed Wednesday. At approximately 6 p.
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Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m guilty. Totally guilty. Sometimes I make this entire holiday season into something it was never intended to be. Sometimes I make it about materialism. Sometimes I make it about gifts. Sometimes I make it about something lesser. Sometimes I pout. Sometimes I get
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We go by a lot of names… Mom, dad, bro, sis, friend, foe, aunt, uncle, cousin, cuz, niece, nephew, grandma, grandpa, bestie, and BFF… Engineer, astronaut, author, executive, critic, cook, customer service rep… Actor, actress, flight attendant, and fireman… Director, producer, priest, pastor, and salesman… Mediator, negotiator, appliance repairman… spy,
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Not everyone rooted for them. Not everyone was a fan. In fact, I can’t promise you a clear majority was in support. Some actively cheered against them. Others called them a national hero. It can be a bitter, vicious sport at times. Soccer, that is. Associação Chapecoense de Futebol,
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What would I most like to see? What would I most like to see in all people… from all people… given to all people… In all things… in sports, politics, relationships, families, you-name-it… Instead of division... instead of the strife… instead of any arrogance, self-righteousness, or denigration…
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On Saturday, Michigan at Ohio State and Florida at Florida State dominated our flat screen (… congratulations, Buckeyes and 'Noles). It was great. In fact, this whole week has been sweet; it’s “rivalry week.” Rivalry week means the fiercest rivals finally face off against one another. They bring their
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It was 1863… January first brought us The Second Battle of Galveston. Three companies of Union forces under the command of Col. Isaac S. Burrell were captured or killed both on land or by sea by the armies of Maj. Gen. John B. Magruder. Magruder had prioritized the re-seizing
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Ponder that thought for a moment… Of all that’s been said and written in the last two weeks… hashed and rehashed… ranted and raved… and the whole range of expressed and unexpressed emotion in our country — surprise, shock, glee, despair, fear, freedom, and so much more… For all that’
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Recently I experienced a tough conflict with a few friends. “Tough” means the conflict was deep, the passions were strong, and the people are important to me; we didn’t all feel the same way, and navigating through the conflict is difficult. Shortly after the conflict commenced, I got on
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In case it isn’t clear, the Intramuralist is not a conflict avoider. It’s not that I love it, desire it, nor welcome conflict with open arms. It simply doesn’t scare me away. And I have realized that navigating through conflict wisely is undoubtedly one of the most