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End of the Innocence?

For 10 years, I’ve been quiet about my personal reaction to and feelings about the events of September 11, 2001 and the aftermath. But it seems fitting on today’s 10 year anniversary to let my perspective finally be heard. Nothing in my experience of the day or my feelings as it unfolded was unique or [...]

This Little Piggie

Hysteria annoys and appalls me.  Today at church, instead of greeting fellow congregants with a handshake or hug, it was suggested that we bow – to be sensitive to the people who are worried about catching the so-called “swine flu.” First, this viral strain has as much to do with birds as pigs.  It’s a [...]

Criminal Government

To say I am outraged by the inactions of the government in Burma would be an understatement. Their actions over the last six months – really, over the last 56 YEARS – have been deplorable. But their actions over the last six days are crimes against humanity. Some of the horrors these people were enduring [...]

50 Ways to Make a Difference

So I’ve started tag surfing when I have a few minutes and I’ve stumbled upon some wonderful blogs and content out there! For example, the other day I found a neat list of mostly low cost actions you can take today to make a positive impact on your “global footprint.” (The blog post I found [...]

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