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Category Archives: 5) Not Quite Sure
Watch Florence & The Machine Sing To A Kid In Hospice
I don’t know about you, but I feel like I could use some good news. Honestly, it seems like the whole world could use a little reminder that people are still capable of radical love and goodness… Because sometimes it’s easy to forget. … Continue reading
We Are Called To Love Even Morally Bankrupt Asshats Like George Zimmerman
I just heard that George Zimmerman is auctioning off the gun used to kill Trayvon Martin. My body can’t figure out whether to start breaking things or break down crying. The person who took the life of Trayvon Martin (along with his … Continue reading
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Tagged Auctioning gun, George Zimmerman, Gun auction, Morally Bankrupt Ass Hat, Trayvon Martin
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We Never Say I
I am terrified of public speaking. Well, not ANY public speaking, I suppose… If I’m sitting with a group of people, I’m almost certainly going to be one of the more vocal members of the group. A lot of the … Continue reading
Crazy Horse and Crazy Giving
For a few years, I had a job that might have been the best job ever. My job was basically taking kids on trips to National Parks all over the country. It was me, a couple of camp counselors, and 10-12 kids in … Continue reading
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Tagged Crazy Horse, Crazy Horse Memorial, Generosity, Giving, Korczak Ziolkowski, Mount Rushmore, Ruth Ziolkowski
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When You’re Accustomed To Privilege, Equality Feels Like Oppression
I’ve never been punched in the face. Not in an actual fight, at least. I’m not much of a fighter, I suppose… More of an “arguer.” I don’t think I’m “scared” to get into a fight, necessarily–There have been many times … Continue reading
I Don’t Know A Damn Thing About Black Lives
A few days ago, the Nashville chapter of Black Lives Matter was told they couldn’t use the space at the Nashville Public Library to hold their meetings anymore. The reasoning behind this decision was because someone complained when they found … Continue reading
Marsha Marsha Marsha, and the Oregon Militia
Our middle child is prone to high drama. Just the other day, he was feeling overwhelmed by his circumstances… I can’t remember the specifics, but he wanted to do something that no one else wanted to do. And feeling like … Continue reading
We Are Better Than Donald Trump
That’s really all I wanted to say. I wanted to remind all of you that we are better than than this. We are better than fear. We are better than hatred. We are better than bigotry. We are better than … Continue reading
Posted in 5) Not Quite Sure, Uncategorized
Tagged Bigotry, Donald Trump, Elections, We are better than Donald Trump
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Ten Things You Could Have Done, Officer Fields, Instead of Choke Slam a 15-Year Old–As Written By Someone With Extensive Experience in Children Not Doing What They Are Asked
The following was written by Marie Cushing, a teacher in Memphis, TN’s Achievement School District. She has worked for Teach For America, and she is a gifted writer, educator, and communicator. It is reposted here with her permission…. Ask her to … Continue reading
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Sesame Street Is Trying To Turn Our Kids Into Muslims
A few days ago, Sesame Street announced the arrival of a new puppet. Her name is Zari, and she is a hijab-wearing Afghani girl who will appear on Baghch-e-Simsim (the version of Sesame Street that runs in Afghanistan) and teach kids about girls’ … Continue reading →