Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
On the subject of how to find out about political violence in my community, certainly there was plenty of it here in Washington DC in 2020-early 2021. That was a scary time, a bit nightmarish really, with small groups of armed people operating on the margins of...
Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
The more I think about dehumanization/rehumanization, the more I hear other people talking about it! Two things to share: –In a March 28 event at the Georgetown Center for Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, David Brooks (pictured) said this: “How do...
Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
I know this has been said before, but people seem to be so much more willing to demonize or dehumanize online. Social media platforms are peppered with violent language because it’s easy to hide behind the computer screen. While I wouldn’t ever conduct the...
Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
In our small town we have an online service between residents. Weather cautions, street closings, yard sales, athletic events are posted. Lost dogs and cats also appear from time to time. Free giveaway items are offered to anyone interested. Occasionally, a...
Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Many years ago, I had a friend whom I considered my best friend. We grew through middle and high school, even stayed in touch as we parted ways for college. About 4 years post-college, something happened that divided us. We each had our own opinions about the...
Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is one conversation that I have avoided for years, telling my self as time passes that it is too late and not necessary any longer. In my heart, I know that neither of those excuses is true. In some ways, I have dismissed this person and that is a way of...
