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anniescholl
Oct 28, 20204 min read
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...
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anniescholl
Jan 19, 20187 min read
‘Incredibly Persistent’ Keener Celebrates Newest Novel’s Launch
[This blog first published on Huffington Post, November 13, 2017.] When it comes to books, I lean toward nonfiction—specifically memoir....
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anniescholl
Jan 17, 20172 min read
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 post every...
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anniescholl
Nov 14, 20162 min read
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...
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anniescholl
Nov 11, 20161 min read
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...
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anniescholl
Nov 10, 20164 min read
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 North...
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anniescholl
Apr 24, 20153 min read
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...
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anniescholl
Dec 6, 20132 min read
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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