The line got longer by the minute. All I needed was a gallon of milk. Only one attendant at the registers because a serviceman was wrapping up the repairs to some appliances. The other attendant needed to sign for the work being done.
I was about three people back. … Continue reading
Read MoreTerry sent me this video. Looks like we are still walking on the “other” side to avoid people.… Continue reading
Read MoreIn Michael Kimmel’s book Guyland he tells of the naming ceremony for his son. He quoted the poet Adrienne Rich,
“If I could have one wish for my sons, it is that they should have the courage of women.”
Leonard Pitts Jr. reflects on Shamsia’s return to school. … Continue reading
Read MoreSome words should never be used “euphemistically.” Maybe you think your chosen description better than what you would really like to say. Use some sage advice, “Just don’t say it.” I know, I know, we all do it. But, that is just the argument that led to … Continue reading
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Mark Sayers on “mini-movements”
Streams. Lakes. Now “mini-movements.” Here Mark Sayers connects the “mini-movements” of Protestantism with the emerging “mini-movements” in the “Emerging Missional Church.” Phyllis Tickle noted that one of the consequences of the Reformation was that we became “pathologically divisive.” What do you think?… Continue reading
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