Tag Archives: Orlando

While the white people rally in Orlando…..

Posted on June 18, 2019 by ends and beginnings blog

From the Orlando Sentinel: Our Orlando Sentinel endorsement for president in 2020: Not Donald Trump | Editorial Donald Trump is in Orlando to announce the kickoff of his re-election campaign. We’re here to announce our endorsement for president in 2020, … Continue reading →

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Roast in hell like marshmallows-members of the Westboro Baptist Church

Posted on June 19, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

I typically don’t mention them by name, referring to them simply as that church in Topeka, Kansas. Why the sudden change of heart? Orlando, I am done. I try to practice love, grace, compassion and tolerance with all creatures on this … Continue reading →

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June 17, 2015-Charleston, SC

Posted on June 17, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

The news came swiftly and filled the screens of every local and national news channel. Something bad had happened in my home state, something very bad in a city that I love. One month earlier, one month, our family had … Continue reading →

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The balance of good vs. mosquitoes (evil)

Posted on June 14, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

We haven’t had much rain over the last three weeks so I have had to water my garden every other day or so. Last evening was one of those days. Armed with my watering wand and a can of Guinness stout I … Continue reading →

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A Poem-The Face of Hate

Posted on June 13, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

How are we to see through the eyes to the soul Beyond the skin which covers their hearts Where the seeds of hate are hidden How are we to know which ones to fear By the color of their of … Continue reading →

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So where do we go from here?

Posted on June 13, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

“You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” –  Mahatma Gandhi “Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on June 12, 2016 by ends and beginnings blog

6-12-16 Headline: About 20 people dead, more than 40 taken to hospital after shooting at downtown Orlando nightclub Orlando nightclub shooting: 50 killed in ‘domestic terror incident’ at gay club; gunman identified 6-11-16 Headline: Voice Contestant Christina Grimmie Shot and Killed … Continue reading →

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