For most of my life, the word “inspire” was almost a dirty word. Maybe not so much dirty as much as an often condescending word used to describe a person with a disability simply because they function in most ways like a “normal” person. The truth is, the idea behind “inspire” is beautiful. Here … Read More
I recently had the honor of guest posting on the Arkansas Women Bloggers site. Each month, we have a different theme and for October, the theme is “harvest.” I chose to talk about harvesting leaders and community. Here is an excerpt: “Let’s look at this idea of “harvest” from a different angle. We grow … Read More
A friend of mine recently started a discussion on her Facebook page that asked what the solutions are to what feels like a growing number of unarmed black men being killed in interactions with law enforcement. She asked if hiring more black police officers would help. The discussion was interesting and for the most part, civil. … Read More
Two lonely-eyed boys in a pick-up truck And they’re drivin’ through the rain and the heat And their skin’s so sweaty they both get stuck To the old black vinyl seats And it’s Abbott and Costello meet Paul and Silas It’s the two of us together and we’re puttin’ on the mileage And we both … Read More
