“They throw caution to the winds, Giving…in reckless abandon. Their right-living, right-giving ways, never run out, never wear out.”* There are primarily two ways of administering our gifts to the world, as a matter of enthusiastic generosity or as a grudging obligation. Which defines your posture? Honestly, that's about all we can control. I often… Continue reading Giving to Live
Category: Real Life
Racial Justice Served Cold in a Test-tube
The Alt-right is wrong. Racial discrimination is abhorrent. Thank God for our DNA that proves this.
Marching Past The White House
Sixty percent of Americans and billions across the world spent the last few months of President Barack Obama's tenure in the posture of a 'Standing O.' Accolades have poured in from all nooks and crannies for the leader and man he remained over the last eight years. For his first night back as a private… Continue reading Marching Past The White House
This New America and Other Random Thoughts
When your child's school leaves a recorded voice message, offering counseling sessions and use of their Office of Human Relations and Equity to support meaningful conversations and concerns that you or your child may have, following a presidential election, you know that this is not normal. When the district superintendent follows up with yet another… Continue reading This New America and Other Random Thoughts
The Art of Tart
Tart - severe, sharp, biting, acrimonious. This year so far has been one for taking life's lemons and making some very pricey lemonade. Beyoncé and Jay-Z's alleged Betty-with-the-good-hair problem has given them millions of dollars; Gwen Stefani has made us like Blake Shelton again and my favorite yogurt, Liberté has gone organic. You know… Continue reading The Art of Tart
Ama Danesi 