Excuse me for a second, but this is new ground here…it’s a little bit breathtaking. Like all breathtaking things, along with being awesome and life-altering, it’s a little bit frightening as well. As I stand here on the edge of tomorrow, I look out into the expanse of the rest of my life. What usedContinue reading “Into the Expanse…”
Category Archives: Socioculturalisms
A Matter of Trust
When I first read this little affirmation up there, the connotation that I got from it was “trust in [yourself, your gut, God, the Universe, etc.]” Go ahead and fill in the blanks there as you wish. I have a hard time just flinging trust around like confetti. In fact, I honestly feel as ifContinue reading “A Matter of Trust”
Time Enough…
Man…figuring out humans is probably the hardest thing to do, ever. Especially this love business. One of the most difficult things I’ve encountered, to date, is when inaction is the best course of action. I’ve always been a jump in the middle of the fray, slug it out, then sort it out kind of guy.Continue reading “Time Enough…”
Codependence Day
It’s the Fourth of July, 2021. I’m sitting here, in my comfortable, small apartment, biding time before going to a commUNITY event here in Salem. This will be a slightly different Independence Day celebration. The focus will be shifted from fireworks and mock war to building community and diversity. Before I head on over toContinue reading “Codependence Day”
All-American
I’m going to date myself a little here, lol. Way on back, around 1989, I was a college student…first at San Bernardino Community College and then at Linn-Benton Community College, upon moving myself and my two-year-old son back up here to my hometown. I originally started my college career as a Biological Sciences major. IContinue reading “All-American”
Trans Day of Visibility, 2021
On this Trans Day of Visibility, let’s take a second to reflect on a few things. Some folks will always be visible. Some will be visible because they choose to be vocal and possibly political about their situation. Some people will be visible due to circumstances they can’t control. All of this is perfectly appropriate.Continue reading “Trans Day of Visibility, 2021”
This Little Light of Mine
This past day was kind of rough for me. I had some news land my way that left me sad and a little shaken. Someone I know and like has received some bad medical news. Things look pretty grim. We never got the chance to really get to know each other well, which is somethingContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine”
The Transgender Athlete
It seems to be a hot-button topic right now, at least on the Book of Face. Hot on the heels of President Biden expressing his support of the transgender community both politically and legally we suddenly start seeing the big questions of “Exactly how much human dignity and respect do we really have to giveContinue reading “The Transgender Athlete”
City of Peace
Salem. The word comes from the Hebrew noun shalom, which means completeness, wholeness, and peace. When we look at the Hebrew verb, shalem, it means to make something complete, whole, and at peace. In Arabic, we also have the word sālim, which means the same thing. I live in Salem, Oregon. Things aren’t always peacefulContinue reading “City of Peace”
On the Practice of Making Mistakes
I’m a fan of making mistakes, in many scenarios. I encourage my students to be bold and adventurous in their learning. This means mistakes will be made. Where possible we need to create comfortable zones where a fearlessness in learning can be achieved by allowing mistakes and encouraging people to re-envision, rebuild, and refine. WeContinue reading “On the Practice of Making Mistakes”