Last week, MailChimp did not distribute my blog so here is what I wrote: Last time I discussed issues relating to accepting proper generalizations without stereotyping. Attributing causes of generalizations: One friend agreed with the importance of accepting generalizations and avoiding stereotyping. He then offered the excellent insight that accepting Read more…
Ignorance. Last week’s blog on ignorance got a lot of attention. The idea to increase ignorance and the paragraph that did not make any sense without context brought the most responses. A very clever response that demonstrated understanding was a friend quoting Harry Callahan (i.e. Dirty Harry): “A man has Read more…
Life Goal. One of my goals in life is to increase my ignorance. That sounds silly, but in a sense is very important to a life-long learner. Let’s explore what I mean Our granddaughter Andrea is completing her PhD in medical sociology at the University of Colorado. She recommended we Read more…
Responses: Several people responded to last week’s blog. Some responded by saying they had similar bad racial experiences. In one thoughtful response, the person knew we have a long way to go in racial justice, but wanted to celebrate the progress. He pointed to the Super Bowl as a good Read more…
. Jeny asked me what my last blog was about. I said dialog. She said—“You have spent a lot of time on that topic.” She is right as she often is. I care deeply about dialog, but I despite the impeachment falderal being a constant reminder of the need for Read more…
One friend responded to my blog on dialog with a thought provoking question: Is it possible to have a national dialog on race in today’s politically correct climate? The easy answer is –yes, if both sides agree to the steps in a dialog. In my experience neither the politically correct Read more…
Last year ended well. During the holidays I was delighted to hear from so many of you about your lives and families. Thanks for staying in touch. Our new year got off to a great start. We took a cruise with Shane’s blended family. Miracle of miracles – I made Read more…
This blog was posted to be read in December. The system failed to distribute it. Sorry. I hope everyone had great holidays and your new decade is off to a good start. Wisdom. In my little book “Being a Proverbial Student” I encourage students to seek knowledge, pursue understanding and Read more…
Happy New Year Happy New Decade We are headed on a short family cruise in the Caribbean. I will post the next blog before we leave and pray it works. I hope we get back to normal next week. .
Have a BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON and a great start to the NEW DECADE. My blog did not get published last week because of a glitch in the system. Hopefully it is now fixed. I am enjoying the holidays for a couple of weeks and hope you and yours are doing Read more…