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?”
Category Archives: POV
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”
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”
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”
Cold Snap This Week – Oh Snap!
Time to review the rules of the (cold) road – this week temperatures dropped into the low 40’s – although I’m not a fan of being cold, there are a great many benefits associated with cooler temperatures – there should also be rules associated with cooler temperatures for couples to consider. The temperature dropped, andContinue reading “Cold Snap This Week – Oh Snap!”
“What’s in your (heart’s) wallet?”
Yesterday I stumbled across a great quote by the author Jason Reynolds, “Do we sprint toward empathy, and crawl toward judgment?” This quote begs for the implied range of completeness which is, “Do we sprint toward judgment, and crawl toward empathy?” (See what I did there?) The takeaway is for us to consider which sideContinue reading ““What’s in your (heart’s) wallet?””
Bob Marley Never Said That
Bob Marley DID say, “The problem is people are being hated when they are real, and being loved when they are fake.” This is a fun quote with many applications. Bob Marley did NOT say, “Truth is, everybody is going to hurt you; you just gotta find the ones worth suffering for.” This is alsoContinue reading “Bob Marley Never Said That”
Is This Really A Lesson In History?
A friend shared an article about the history of the statue of Robert E Lee recently removed from Monument Avenue in Richmond VA – the article was well written and shares wonderful insight to the statue’s construction and path to Richmond – the author also painted the well-worn view of why we should honor GeneralContinue reading “Is This Really A Lesson In History?”
Kevin’s Fun (Social Media) Facts
Shamefully, here’s a list of social media blunders I’ve made many times over the years – thankfully, kind and caring friends pointed them out to me – sharing these now is NOT an accusation – only you know “if the shoe fits.” Challenging friends or followers to share or repost your post is NOT aContinue reading “Kevin’s Fun (Social Media) Facts”
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