
Warning: Content may be sarcastic, profane, irreverent, wise-cracking, and somewhat serious.
Conversations from the Road is my daily blog about my current book projects, short stories, and more.
Grief Into Action, Part Two – BREAK YOUR SILENCE
Silence is the tool of the oppressor. This is a thought I had some years ago as I dug through the wreckage of my heart and soul and that was because the people who hurt and oppressed me demanded my silence more than anything. They lied to me and said if I was silent they … Continue reading “Grief Into Action, Part Two – BREAK YOUR SILENCE”
Grief Into Action
Earlier today a gunman walked into Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas and murdered eighteen children and three adults. I will not say the gunman’s name nor ever write it out here, and I will not speculate as to what his motive was. Instead, I will try to address a question so many people asked … Continue reading “Grief Into Action”
Stand or Fall – Shattered Glass Ceilings
In 2021, I read a book called ‘Ashley’s War’ (by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon) about Lieutenant Ashley White, US Army Reserve who was a member of the first Cultural Support Team (CST). Lt. White was killed in Afghanistan, the first CST to die in the line of duty but her story will always be remembered. This … Continue reading “Stand or Fall – Shattered Glass Ceilings”
Breaking Radio Silence – Strength Isn’t Cruelty
I was driving along yesterday and got to thinking this: being mean or cruel to someone doesn’t make them stronger. My late father in his manic phases, and especially after he had his stroke and part of his brain got fried, said things to me that I won’t repeat to anyone. The gist of his … Continue reading “Breaking Radio Silence – Strength Isn’t Cruelty”
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