I enjoy all kinds of movies, but none more than a good documentary or reflections of historical events – for me, movies can be a great launch point into deeper questions, greater insight, different perspectives, and mostly fact checking, and real research. I recently watched “Denial” – it is the 2016 movie based on theContinue reading “Denial is a Decision”
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How to Teach a Bad Thing Without Teaching the Thing Was Bad
GOP (VA EO1) -vs- VA K-12 Public Schools – or… How to Teach a Bad Thing Without Teaching the Thing Was Bad? Or… Avoiding a Bad Thing Doesn’t Make the Bad Thing Less Significant or Go Away Okay – let’s consider an issue that has captured the attention of our conservative, morally transparent GOP friendsContinue reading “How to Teach a Bad Thing Without Teaching the Thing Was Bad”
A Fair and Free Economy – Or Eat the Rich – Wait, What?
Fun Financial Facts: Since the start of the pandemic, ten of the world’s richest people doubled their collective personal wealth – increasing it from o/a $700 billion to $1.5 trillion – all while personal incomes/resources of o/a 80% of the rest of the planet fell during that same time – even more fun facts, theContinue reading “A Fair and Free Economy – Or Eat the Rich – Wait, What?”
Why Observe Martin Luther King Jr Day?
First, consider whether you find yourself motivated to observe MLK Day – yes, I meant to make us feel awkward (sorry) – it’s important, so please bear with me…. Those motivated to observe may engage in marches, parades, or hear speeches by civil rights leaders and politicians – some individuals and organizations may undertake volunteerContinue reading “Why Observe Martin Luther King Jr Day?”
What’s The Big Deal About the Past?
Melanie Moore, a mother of two elementary school students made a really good point about “the past” at a recent Georgia School Board meeting (link provided below) – I’ve taken her point and pulled the thread a little deeper and further. What’s the big deal about the past – why are we so divided aboutContinue reading “What’s The Big Deal About the Past?”
A New Year
Goodbye 2021! Accept lessons learned and caring concepts. Disregard unkindness and destructive precepts. Reflect on the efforts done for those in need. Abandon selfish division and hurtful deeds. Hello 2022! Keep kindness, caring and generous giving. Drop fear, hate and unforgiving. Forgive us Lord, us for wasted opportunities. Thank you Father for another yearContinue reading “A New Year”
“The Page”
Chapter 2 – Reminder: Chapter 1 is posted under “Longhand” of this site. Greg raced south, weaving in and out of the fast lane on I-25 towards Colorado Springs – his anger lingered impacted his driving – he told himself his aggressive and reckless driving was justified – his mind struggled trying to defend sleepingContinue reading ““The Page””
No Risk, No Reward
Okay, I took a calculated risk earlier this week (silly me) – I stepped into the discussion swirling around Critical Race Theory – I got a lot of positive feedback (thank you) – but, I also got punched in the face a lot more (LOL). I entered the CRT discussion with only three motives: ToContinue reading “No Risk, No Reward”
“The Boogeyman Will Always Be at the Door if We Never Open the Door.”
Author’s Note: This post is longer than normal – there are 3 distinct chapters: CH1 – Kevin’s Take CH2 – Summary & Takes on Tenets CH3 – Historical Illustration on Takes CH1 – Kevin’s Take Fear and relationships are interconnected in many ways – a lot of the things we fear are made less ofContinue reading ““The Boogeyman Will Always Be at the Door if We Never Open the Door.””
A Crime by Any Other Name is Still a Crime
“Support the Police” “Thin Blue Line” “Back the Blue” The “thin blue line”- “support the police” – “back the blue” are terms that typically refers to the concept of the police as the line which keeps society from descending into violent chaos. I struggled with this (past tense) – I no longer struggle with thisContinue reading “A Crime by Any Other Name is Still a Crime”
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