What He Had Left

What He Had Left

Every Sunday, I get to stand in front of people and tell a story. Some are long, some are short. Some are funny; some can make the eyes a bit misty. A few are good enough for folks to remember. Most are single-serving, like the tiny coffee creamers found at a...
AI Is Ruining Social Media

AI Is Ruining Social Media

I want to delete all my social media accounts. From AI-powered bots to AI slop, I’ve had my fill of the integration of artificial intelligence, which is a misnomer since it lacks genuine consciousness.  Without any discussion or my vote, the adoption has been rapid....
Why Fundamentalists Don’t Scare Me

Why Fundamentalists Don’t Scare Me

  I was an old soul as a child. I liked to talk and would have deep conversations with adults wherever I went. My aunt and uncle, who was a preacher, often picked me up to stay with them for the weekend. They had only one son, much older than me, and they seemed...
Mother’s Day is a Call for Peace and Justice

Mother’s Day is a Call for Peace and Justice

You can always tell when Mother’s Day is near: the shops and florists remind us to buy flowers, chocolates and cards for your mother. Restaurants prompt us to give our mothers a break and take them out for a special meal. Mother’s Day has become an annual ritual where...