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After a challenging 4th of July, let’s hope some humo(u)r can moderate the gloom
It was already a challenging Independence Day in the U.S. before the terrible, terrible mass shooting in Highland Park turned a happy community parade into everyone’s worst nightmare. This latest heartbreaking and senseless loss of life served as a dramatic … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics
Tagged 4th of July, abortion, gun control, Highland Park, humor, humour, Independence Day, mass shootings, social media
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With so much despair in the world, maybe a little humour can help … a bit!
So many events in the world are tearing us apart. I’ll get to what I hope will bring you a few laughs, but first I need to unburden myself of some of what’s causing my despair. This is, sadly, hardly … Continue reading
America, what’s happening to you?
For those of us watching from the outside it’s simply impossible to process the levels of senseless violence within your borders, America. This is the country which others have looked to with admiration for generations for the opportunity and innovation … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics
Tagged buffalo, gun lobby, gun violence, mass shootings, second amendment, U.S., Uvalde
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How do we combat hatred?
The pursuits of a normal day are, for the most part, likely to be mundane and trivial, but put together they are what defines our lives. It is the little things that make the difference. Everyday interactions can be tedious … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering
Tagged a just society, compassion, fear-mongering, hate, hate crimes, LBGTQ, leadership, LGBT, mass shootings, Orlando, politics of fear, public policy, tolerance
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