The contrast between outdated tradition and future innovation What I saw of the Benedictine College ceremony was edited, of course. Still, the message delivered to their graduates was in stark contrast to what my daughter and her class heard at Longwood University this weekend. I’m sure most of you have seen video excerpts from theContinue reading “A Tale of Two Graduation Ceremonies”
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Is Racism the Real Reason The U.S. Doesn’t Have Universal Healthcare?
Well, of course, it is. I recently began following a content creator who goes by Auntie Bev on Instagram (@beverlymahone). Although she is known for her educational videos to expand your vocabulary, she has devoted much of her content in February to sharing little-known facts about Black history. I’m enjoying it. One of her recentContinue reading “Is Racism the Real Reason The U.S. Doesn’t Have Universal Healthcare?”
Guns Have More Rights than Women in the United States
That’s not hyperbole. Let’s start with a couple of stories: Despite a cautiously protective upbringing, your twelve-year-old daughter develops a confluence of problems, and you don’t know why. Defiant, distant, and melancholy, she has morphed from the beautiful, joyful, obedient good girl you thought you had into this: a stranger. Instead of trying to figureContinue reading “Guns Have More Rights than Women in the United States”
What White People Need to Hear About the Confederate Monuments
I thought this was old news, but apparently not. Newspapers are a long-forgotten medium in our modern world. But I happened to spot a copy of the New York Times in a moment of boredom and realized it’s still a unique source of connection to the world around us. A giant statue of General RobertContinue reading “What White People Need to Hear About the Confederate Monuments”
Quotable Quotes for $200, Alex!
Gloria Steinem edition I do love a good memoir, and I recently picked up a great one. Not only did I gain the perspective of a celebrated feminist, but also what it means to foster change by listening to others and gaining empathy. Plus I found a gem of a quote like this one: WhenContinue reading “Quotable Quotes for $200, Alex!”
What’s Old to Americans is New in Europe
How old is old, anyway? One of our tour guides in Oxford scoffed at our group’s idea of old, as she casually pointed out that one of the buildings we were standing beside was built in 1249 and was a stunning example of Gothic style. What do you consider old? I’m an American. When IContinue reading “What’s Old to Americans is New in Europe”
Anne the Vegan 