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Further reflections on George Washington and slavery

Some thoughts about George Washington and his slaves….

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George Washington and the well-fed, well-housed slave

Have you heard this story about George Washington?

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It’s time for a CAT PARTY

Let’s all go to the cat party!

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Another Dead Person of Color

What did he do to deserve it?

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How Captain America: Civil War Should have ended

“I’ve seen things.”

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Philando Castile

I can’t sleep tonight.

I can’t sleep because a man I don’t know, a man named Philando Castile, was shot to death by a police officer on a routine traffic stop. He had a broken brake light. He was black and he was killed by an officer sworn to serve and protect him, killed like over a hundred other black people since January.

He’s dead because he didn’t fix his taillight.

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A Father’s Day Blessing

This is a great blessing: that a child might remember one simple act of loving kindness.

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God as comforting mother

What if I had a terrible father and don’t relate to “God the Father”? Is it okay to think of God as a mother?

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Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex: A helpful guide for beginners

I’ve seen people I care about confused about the transgender, transsexual or intersex population. That confusion can lead to ignorant or even hurtful comments and posts on social media. I thought it might be helpful to explain a few things.

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BATMAN V CAT IN TREE: DAWN IN THE EAST

Batman helps get a cat… OUT OF A TREE!