“Amy, what’s new?” “Nothing’s new . . . just the same old good stuff.” “Where are you traveling to this summer?” “Nowhere, I already live in a vacation destination.” “I’m defying the urgency to be doing and settling into a season of being.” Being appreciative for my surroundings, my town, my friends and my family. … [Read more…]
Separate . . . unequal in the eyes of man. Equal in the eyes of God. Safety Harbor’s Black cemetery. Buried and neglected. Forgotten by community. Remembered by family. Again and again the earth opened up Embracing the bodies of souls gone to rest. Headstones standing, fallen over, destroyed. Markers with … [Read more…]
I awoke one February morning to find two of my friends fighting on my Facebook timeline. The argument lasted for two days, and they didn’t even know each other. I’ve had people tell me they’re afraid to talk openly with their friends because they don’t know where they stand anymore. I’ve seen hateful words traveling … [Read more…]
Once again, our country is challenged to counteract divisiveness with love, peace and unity. In this season, we have the opportunity to reaffirm our country’s creed of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all who live here. America experienced an inordinate amount of rancor, dividing along political, racial, economic, and gender lines in … [Read more…]
