Blog # 4 ABORTION: The Possible Opinions. Well, if we are going to discuss serious issues –we just as well start with a really, really big one. Given the current political environment I am reasonably certain of two things: first, new state laws are going to lead to a Supreme Read more…
Why am I spending so much time on dialog? I am beginning this little blog adventure with a discussion of civil discourse and proper dialog for two reasons. First, I want to improve my ability to engage in civil discourse at home, with my family and friends, in my Read more…
Our youngest grandson graduated from Vanderbilt. His graduation/commencement ceremony was outdoors on a very hot, humid, sunny day. His college was the last of several to walk across the stage. Williams was late in the names for his college. It was a long, tough, but worthwhile, day. Mercifully Read more…
Civil Discourse #1 Recently I read an excellent column by Dana Hall McCain, an opinion writer on faith and politics for AL.com. She wrote about the struggles of right-leaning podcaster, Matt K. Lewis and left-leaning podcaster Jamie Kilstein. Both men were having difficulties accepting the extreme positions of their political Read more…