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Just want to catch up a bit, taking a brief, respectful look at the current events of the week that was. Let’s face it; it’s hard to watch the news these days; there’s too much bias, too much sensationalism and too much disrespect. Hence, we’ll take
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While I neither agree nor disagree with all included, this Presidential address makes me pause, especially when compared to what parties advocate for today via some of their more extreme policies and personalities… [Note: all emphasis mine.] … Our country is still the strongest force for peace and freedom on Earth.
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As we continue to navigate the murky waters of fact, opinion and perspective — and yes, murky because we oft confuse the three — some subjects become more challenging to discuss. In fact, I saw a meme this week that prompted me pause; it metaphorically suggested that the weatherman’s job isn’
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In recent weeks there has been renewed conversation about the U.S. Dept. of Education in regard to its purpose, efficiency and even existence. Pres. Donald Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Sec. of Education to facilitate the closure of the Department and return education authority to the states,
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Years ago I had a friend who was hosting a frolicking trip south for a limited number of couple friends. The weekend was to be epic — full of all sorts of fun, intentional festivity, flowing food and drink. Something about the allure of South Beach made it extra enticing. It
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One of the things I most love about this time of year is that the madness isn’t really madness. While it’s oft crazy amid the rampant upsets and improbable three point shots, it also happens to be one of the best, authentic celebrations of difference and diversity. We
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And then there was this… allow us to share as factually as possible… A little less than 2 weeks ago, at the Virginia State High School League indoor track and field state championships, in the girls’ 4 x 200m relay final, Brookfield High junior Kaelen Tucker was rounding a corner
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We each have opportunity to learn from all things, from likely and unlikely sources. It depends most on if we are open to learning. There’s a long repeated biblical story, that whether I believed in the word or not, challenges me to the core. I pray there’s never
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BUMBLE, bramble, which came first, sir Eggs or chickens? Who can tell? I’ll never believe that the first egg burst, sir, Before its mother was out of her shell. — By children’s author Mary Mapes Dodge in 1875 Long before Dodge came the contemplation of Aristotle, thought to be
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Most every year in our 16 year existence, the Intramuralist has published sort of a “state of the government” post to accompany the official State of the Union (SOTU). It's ok if you didn't watch last night; while we strive to watch every national address by
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In November of 1991, Dan Gookin published the first of what would become a popular, acceptably-insulting series. DOS For Dummies was edition #1 of the educational insult, selling just 7,500 copies 34 years ago. But as the series branched out to more general-interest titles and topics (having
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[As we continue to attempt to promote wisdom and respect in this world, when I recently came across this post written 10 years ago this week, it felt indeed worth an updated run…] * * * * * All week I’ve been wrestling with the encouragement to become like a child… to think like