I grew up in mostly-white, predominantly-Christian, suburban, middle-class American communities. There, I was comfortably surrounded by well-meaning white people who…
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These Times
Every time I sit down to write after an absence of more than a couple of weeks (and this time…
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A Farewell to Summer
It’s September 20th, the eve of the last full day of Summer. Night has fallen, and clouds drift like wishes…
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Wired to Love
I am convinced we are wired to love and care for each other. In my heart of hearts, in…
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You’ve Got a Friend
“Friend.” It’s a word we use casually and frequently to imply some degree of fondness and camaraderie. Often it means…
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