Another uproar. Another point of division in a divided country. Another debate about free speech. The gifted, diverse cast of a Broadway play exercised their right to free speech by making a political appeal to a VIP in the audience. Supporters of the cast affirmed...
In the past two months, I’ve been aware of several eye problems occurring among my friends. One friend had cataract surgery in both eyes. Another’s son experienced scratched corneas in both eyes. Although his eyes are now healed, at the time the doctor considered the...
Our family recently survived a brush with Matthew, a category 4 hurricane. No, that’s not quite right. Compared to some other locations, we did more than survive. We thrived. Yes, we cleared away debris, and several neighbors lost large trees. But all in all we were...
This is the most ironic blog post I’ve ever written. Ironic because I’m writing to complain about…yep, you guessed it. Complainers. I spent most of Wednesday helping to seal our house in expectation of Hurricane Matthew’s arrival. This was not our first rodeo. Having...
The times they are a-changin' and technology is developing faster than… …the speed of light? Sometimes it feels like it. …our ability to comfortably keep up? Probably, at least for most of us over the age of 50....
Christians are feeling betrayed. Motivated by a desire to be good citizens, many of us have taken an active interest in the welfare of our country. We’ve participated in the political process. We’ve supported candidates we thought would lead this nation according to...
Skimming through the newspaper recently, I came across a gossip column about Judy Garland. A play about her life opened in London and may soon be coming to Broadway. This Hollywood icon originally became famous because of her starring role in The Wizard of Oz. But she...
Traveling along I-95 in south Florida can often make you feel as if you’re putting your life on the line. Last week it was more than just a feeling. We were four women driving to a memorial service sixty miles from home. In the middle lane of I-95, the truck in front...
I am heartbroken…and I stand convicted. I'm heartbroken because, based on past experience with those who have abused their authority, black parents fear that their children are walking targets. I am equally heartbroken because, based on past experience, law...
I give up. I look for logic in our world but it seems to be in short supply. Osteoporosis medication causes femur fractures. Depression medication causes suicidal thoughts. Illegal aliens with a social security number are eligible for tax refunds, even if they’ve...
Find and Do the Next Right Thing I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for Peter. Peter: the...
Be the Change Our world is changing at breakneck speed. And most, if not all of us, have been affected...
Colorblind sin Sin is ugly. Horrific. Heartbreaking. And colorblind. It’s not white. It’s not black. The murder...