by Christina | Sep 14, 2017 | #thankyouthursday, I am grateful for ________, voice = raised
This #thankyouthursday, I am grateful for houseguests. Specifically, I am grateful for the understanding that houseguests are meant to be welcomed, no matter who they are. I am in part referring to the Rumi poem I hope you are already familiar with the words of “The...
by Christina | Jul 13, 2016 | voice = raised
Am I a selfish racist? It’s a painful question to consider. I am a good person. I care deeply about others. I believe in equal rights. But if my actions don’t reflect my beliefs, I might as well be a selfish racist. Last week I wrote about my ability to block...
by Christina | Jul 8, 2016 | voice = raised
I would rather be reading romance. It’s my daily escape that makes a long commute feel short and it’s also encouraging to read about people with complicated lives and emotions who nonetheless get happily-ever-afters. But I can’t read romance when my...