We have to address the gaps. We have to reckon with the gaps. Nostalgia is largely not an accurate reflection of history and is filled with multiple gaps. Only by addressing the gaps can we aspire to be the country that we were created to be and the country that we profess to be now.
Thoughts
Are We Responsible?
An oft-considered question for certain events is “who is responsible?” Certainly, somebody or some group of people must be at fault. And usually we insist that it has to be the other party or parties, not us.
Rethinking Hate
The word “hate” has such a negative influence on our lives that I am making a concerted effort not to use it.
Inside/Outside
It is too easy to see something as purely inside or outside when often it is really just an artificial designation.
Children and happiness
Parents should aspire for their children to be good citizens. Caring, loving, sharing, helping and nurturing are the key operational words.
To Kill a Mockingbird à la 2026
We all have blind spots Atticus reminds us. Blind spots are things that we cannot see because we let our emotions blind our rational thoughts.