The following is the letter I sent to my church today. If it helps you see that not all Christians are actively advocating racial injustices, or supporting lax regulations on guns and ammo, or ignoring action in favor of thoughts and prayers, I am grateful to be one voice, one actor in the march for a society free from fear of one another and free from gun violence and racism. If it helps you take action, I am overjoyed for supporting your desire to make a difference!
For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.
Notre Dame was, and will likely be again, a museum of inspiration regarding the human capacity to create and build and withstand the ravages of time and turmoil. No doubt we all need some of that...However, forgive me if I don't jump on into the funeral parade of emotive displays of sorrow.
A License
Compare obtaining a learners permit to drive to obtaining a long gun in Georgia.The differences are astounding.
Today we weep.
On this day, we know that "Jesus wept." Today we weep. Tomorrow is coming. Tomorrow we know that faith without works is dead. Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted." We who are not the direct victims of such horrid violence are the comforters. We begin by offering comfort. "Blessed … Continue reading Today we weep.
Seriously, you have to ask? That’s the problem!
Facebook friends ask me why I am focused on the kneeling, since they can't understand why a good white girl like me doesn't see this as unpatriotic and move on. Or at least support the flag and the anthem and the military. Years ago it was illegal for blacks to enter the front door of … Continue reading Seriously, you have to ask? That’s the problem!
Proposal: New Civil Service Branch
Reforming the payment for services highlights the need to reform the delivery system. I've been thinking about our current training system...
Together We Can
Ever walk into a nursing home and think you'd rather die than live there? Ever hear a story about someone's heroic fight against disease or injury and think how did they manage? Both circumstances have to do with community support. One has it and the others don't. Ever wonder how to make a difference in … Continue reading Together We Can
My Own Take on Medicare for 55 year olds
3 reasons to open Medicare for buy-in from 55 year-olds up to 65: 1. Healthier sub-group = more money in but less out = more money exchanged for other than healthcare goods = growing economy 2. More providers for preventative care = more steady guaranteed income for providers and negotiating power for Medicare = healthier … Continue reading My Own Take on Medicare for 55 year olds
Liberty and justice for all
My more usual rant. Dear America: Wake up! On the anniversary of this nation's founding, Mad King George is back and ready to crush our democracy. Soliciting the voting registries of the states can have no purpose except intimidation and voter suppression. Colluding with a foreign nation or at least stating that foreign interference … Continue reading Liberty and justice for all
Not my pageant, not my president
Not my pageant...We the people are not witnessing a coronation of a king to whom we must bow in obedience as to a god...not my president.
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