by Carol Hess on May 24, 2012
Here in the States, we are about to head into Memorial Day weekend. Unofficially, it is the beginning of the summer season, replete with backyard barbecues, trips to the beach, fireworks, boating, swimming – the usual summer fun. Officially, it is also the time to honor American soldiers who have died in service to their [...]
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Memorial Day
by Carol Hess on May 17, 2012
by Carol Hess on May 11, 2012
Right now, as you read this, American school officials are deciding which children to send home with food over the weekend, because there will be no food in their homes. In the richest country in the world, the United States of America, children are going hungry. This is criminal, revolting, reprehensible – I can’t think of [...]
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child hunger
by Carol Hess on May 3, 2012
I’m trying to break three bad habits. They aren’t good for me or the people around me. I’m willing to bet you’ve got some of these bad habits yourself. Perhaps you would care to join me in my Cease the C’s Campaign. (I think my habit of alliteration might have to be the next bad [...]
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complaining,
criticizing,
disconnection,
separation