Why I Can’t Hate People Just Because They Love Trump
On the night of the second presidential debate in early October 2016, our neighbor was mowing our acreage in rural North Carolina as he’s done …
Read More →So Much More than Sour Grapes
Election night, my wife and I went out to eat at a Thai and sushi restaurant about 10 miles from our home in rural Central …
Read More →Choosing a Path to Peace
On Sunday night, I talked with a family member who voted for Donald Trump. She doesn’t hate or endorse hate. She’s not stupid or ignorant. …
Read More →Trump Can’t Get the Best of Us
I’m worried. I’m worried about this friend and that friend — the ones who care so deeply, who are so very angry right now. Who …
Read More →Bringing Today into Now
The sun is shining. The sky is blue. The neighbor’s Trump signs are down. Frost coats the grass. My dogs greet the neighbor dog. A …
Read More →Stop Fighting to Legalize Discrimination
Originally posted in HUFFPOST GAY VOICES02/25/2015 2:43 pm EST I don’t have time for this. I have clients waiting for web pages I’m writing. Our …
Read More →The Prison of Fear
I learned of Nelson Mandela’s death yesterday on Facebook. It popped up while I was reading comments from people in response to a blog I …
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