An open letter to Annie
Annie, I’m so sorry for what happened. Somehow, the electorate decided that it was okay to strip away your dignity and rights and set your future back a few years, […]
politics
A tale of an average white guy
I’m an average white guy. I have a corporate job, a kid, a house, an ex-wife, and a car payment. I’m in my mid-40s. I do a lot of average […]
Why can’t we talk?
I’ve been thinking about my friend and colleague Dr. Les Kertay’s recent writings on radical civility. I also have shared Les’s frustration on our seeming inability to have a civil […]
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What is patriotism?
Happy 4th of July, the day we celebrate our independence. It’s a day filled with patriotic fervor, colored red, white, and blue. Many of us will be celebrating with cookouts […]
Facebook Furlough and Fast Company
The last couple weeks have been hectic and stressful. There’s been a lot going on at my employer. I’m traveling a lot, which I don’t enjoy. My phone is broken […]