Blog 47: Letter to the Editor and More
In the hope of putting my mouth where my money is, I wrote a letter to the editor this week. The thinking should be familiar to those of you who have read my blog for in recent weeks. I pray Read more…
Blog 46: Tough Times
Writing during such a troubling time is both easy and difficult. Easy to express concerns about COVID, about economic difficulties, about racist concerns, about violent protests and last but not least, political craziness; I have strong feelings about all five. Read more…
Blog 45: Cultural Appropriation
One year. I started a blog one year ago this month. I certainly did not know where I was headed. I think it is fair to say, a year ago no one imagined we would be in the situation we Read more…
Blog 44: The Power of AND
Iowa. When I began graduate school, I was intellectually raw. My grades reflected my competitive nature and not a commitment to knowledge and understanding. I did not see or understand the importance of ideas. Thanks to a patient mentor and Read more…
Blog 43: It started on Mother’s Day
Bittersweet. I began writing this blog on Mother’s Day. I wish a belated happy Mother’s Day to all moms. For us the day is bittersweet. On the sweet side Jeny heard from our sons and they are both healthy physically Read more…
Blog 42: Change
Back to the Past. When you woke up this morning, did you wake up expecting change? Most people woke up wanting change. Well not really change—they wanted a return. A return to the normal they once knew. Rather than back Read more…
Blog 42: Tough Question
Jeny and I went to our beach cottage just to look at four different walls. We appreciate so many of you reaching out to us to make sure we are okay. We continue to be fine. We would like to Read more…
Blog 40: Friends, Cartoons and Cops
We are approaching the end of the first year of this adventure. My biggest pleasure has been interacting with friends. I want to share several responses I have received from friends; just two people today. Cartoons. I love cartoons. I Read more…
Blog 39: A Time for Thanksgiving
Friends, once again technology failed. The following failed to be distributed last week. The thoughts still stand. The season is not Thanksgiving, but amid the corona virus pandemic, I am experiencing thanksgiving. I hope you are likewise. As near as Read more…
Blog 38: Final Musings on Social Justice
I ran across this and it made me think about what I am doing. Proverbs 18:2. A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but delights in airing his own opinion. I am seeking to better understanding social justice by trying Read more…