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Just as I have with each elected president in my lifetime, I stand still in both awe and humble thanks, aware of the uniqueness and magnitude of the peaceful transition of power. There is no raucous disarray; there is no military coup. The transfer of power from one leader to
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Not long ago a reader respectfully asked when we’d be done covering the election. She was kind, but she had grown weary — weary because (1) the reactions of many have been challenging to continually endure, and (2) there are so many other current life events to address. I get
Current Event
Not long ago a reader respectfully asked when we’d be done covering the election. She was kind, but she had grown weary — weary because (1) the reactions of many have been challenging to continually endure, and (2) there are so many other current life events to address. I get
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"Why are you being so rude?" "Because he was rude first." "Why won’t you listen?" "Because he stopped listening to me first." "Why are you so insulting, and justifying all the name calling?" "Because he did it first.
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"Why are you being so rude?" "Because he was rude first." "Why won’t you listen?" "Because he stopped listening to me first." "Why are you so insulting, and justifying all the name calling?" "Because he did it first.
Current Issue
Friends, to quote one I respect, “none of this is easy.” Eight years ago, one man was elected that many felt justified in vilifying. Approximately eight weeks ago, it happened again. I can sense the immediate sighs and spine bristles. It’s ok. I am not here to invalidate nor
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Friends, to quote one I respect, “none of this is easy.” Eight years ago, one man was elected that many felt justified in vilifying. Approximately eight weeks ago, it happened again. I can sense the immediate sighs and spine bristles. It’s ok. I am not here to invalidate nor
Daily Life
Knowing it's a priority of the Intramuralist, recently someone asked me exactly what “respectful dialogue” means. Allow me to begin by professing that I am no expert. The thoughts shared below are a compilation of priorities I’ve embraced from the insights and wisdom of Dr. Marilee Adams,
Daily Life
Knowing it's a priority of the Intramuralist, recently someone asked me exactly what “respectful dialogue” means. Allow me to begin by professing that I am no expert. The thoughts shared below are a compilation of priorities I’ve embraced from the insights and wisdom of Dr. Marilee Adams,
Daily Life
It’s pretty cold in my hometown these days. At the time of this writing, my seemingly temperamental thermometer is registering a whole 11°. Driving in the cold yesterday, I was about to turn into a small shopping center when I noticed an older van blocking the entrance. So I
Daily Life
It’s pretty cold in my hometown these days. At the time of this writing, my seemingly temperamental thermometer is registering a whole 11°. Driving in the cold yesterday, I was about to turn into a small shopping center when I noticed an older van blocking the entrance. So I
Current Issue
In our seemingly frequent, politically correct culture, I heard someone recently ask what the problem actually is with political correctness. Great question. And one we should talk about. Perhaps we should first define what it is… Political correctness (or colloquially “PC”) equates to “the avoidance, often considered as taken to