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The Other
18 May, 2012
So, if you follow me on Twitter, you may have noticed that for the past two days, I've been engaged in a serious discussion about racism. You can read about how the discussion started in my previous post. You can also see responses of some of the people involved and others. Although this discussion took place on the internet and no one was physically injured, numerous people had very strong feelings about it. This is, of course, not surprising. Racism generates strong reactions. There seems … [Read More...]
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On Race and Civility
16 May, 2012
This post, possibly the longest one I've ever written, was sparked by something that happened today. Bear with me a bit while I get to it. I come from a country where race has been and continues to be something of a big deal. I spent a fair amount of my childhood in the … [Read More...]
On Dying (and Living a Meaningful Life)
14 May, 2012
This morning I decided that I don't want to die peacefully in my sleep. To be honest, I have a love/hate relationship with sleep. I collapse into bed exhausted and love the way the mattress consoles me. "I've got you. Just relax." It's lovely how I trust that mattress and … [Read More...]
The Role of Writers and Other Creative Workers in Social Discourse
10 May, 2012
I haven't read anything that covers this topic, so I'd be interested in being pointed to other articles that discuss it and hearing the thoughts of anyone who cares to comment. Writers and other creatives (artists, actors, musicians in particular) have historically used … [Read More...]
