History & St Patrick's Day Since it was St Patrick's Day yesterday, it got me thinking about Irish history. Actually, it got me thinking about history in general, but more on that later. What I was really pondering was the use of language. Everyone hears about the Irish potato "famine," but that word is incredibly... Continue Reading →
Situational Ethics One thing I remember most about my childhood was how my mother would rail against "situational ethics." Her interpretation of this societal plague was that people would modify their ethical responsibilities and obligations based on their presented situation. This was problematic because it meant that there were no ethical boundaries that could not... Continue Reading →
Sacrifices & Scapegoats I've heard a lot in recent weeks about how the country is so divided now, how the "left" or the "right" have been so "divisive," or how the media is so "divisive." It's a great talking point. I mean, it's wonderful to be able to pin the blame of all the current... Continue Reading →
Cast Aside Artwork And Inspiration My daughter left her art project right where she had been working on it last night - spread out in the middle of the living room floor. It reminded me of the fable, The Scorpion and the Frog - or in this case, the snake and the frog 😉 Fact... Continue Reading →
We have all felt the sting of being in a situation where we are being attacked, blamed, or assaulted, verbally or physically, and someone you thought was a friend stayed silent - didn't defend or protect you. That feeling is even worse than the feeling of being attacked. When I was about 12 years old,... Continue Reading →
I am privileged enough to be able to go about my day without being targeted for suspicion, violence, or racism ... as long as I go alone. When I take my kids, it’s a different story. People are racist. When I’m with my husband and kids people are more racist. When I am with just... Continue Reading →
I read about a movement to make masks for local hospitals that are running out - they call it the "Masked Warriors Project." Crafters in nearby counties are putting out a call to all sewers to make masks for health care workers on the front lines. This morning I saw a picture of nurses in... Continue Reading →
Sitting alone on the steps, contemplatively leaning on the plate glass window, my daughter watched me as I walked into church a few weeks ago. It was that weird in-between time after Sunday school is over but before the church service has officially begun. I sat down next to her waiting for my other child to... Continue Reading →
I totally lied - this isn't a debate. It can't be. I'll just have to pose my question(s) based on the commentaries I've seen. Full disclosure: I am a Christian. I am also NOT a Republican… nor a Democrat… nor do I have any political affiliation with a label. I think the political party system... Continue Reading →
In the first two hours after my first Trinity blog posted I lost 19 followers. To be sure, I noticed only because I don't have that many followers. Initially, my heart sank a little. In my mind, Jack Nicholson screamed in revolt, "You can't handle the truth!" The truth was that I had stopped merely... Continue Reading →
It's hard to find words to describe this piece. I am honored, blessed, and humbled to have read it. By the end of the book I wonder why and how on earth Kossula is still standing, and then I realize it is because he was waiting to tell his story. We will forever be indebted... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt like a pot about to boil over, like milk or Farina simmering in a pot that suddenly expands exponentially before you’ve had a chance to turn off the flame? I feel that now. In my home. In my community. In the air. There are societal whirlwinds brewing, and they are too... Continue Reading →
