Tag: truth
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Some days the cave looks pretty good
One of the big problems with being “woke” is the growing number of causes, action groups, and issues that constantly clamor for attention. There are only so many hours in the day, so much energy, and so many active brain cells to give to any of those worthy activities. But as one of my fellow…
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As long as you are watching.
“Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking.” ~ J.C. Watts (and others) Conversely, what about doing the right thing especially when others are watching? Most of us have had moments (too many, in my experience) when it was easier to not do the right thing, to not speak up when the vulgar/racist/sexist joke…
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An explanation/follow-up re: my new home page
“Every compulsion is put on writers to become safe, polite, obedient, and sterile.” – Sinclair Lewis We as writers are repeatedly counseled to monitor our social media presence, chastened to be cautious of expressing opinions on topics that could be divisive, urged to be careful not to alienate potential readers. Unless you’ve already arrived on…
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Two truths and a lie don’t cut it
As we stumble into the 2016 Presidential campaign (heaven help us all!), headlines have become even more cringe-worthy as “facts” are misstated, taken out of context, distorted, and outright ignored (or even better: invented). Politicians shine when it comes to logical fallacies (as I remind my English students every semester), so media sound bites make…
CL Pauwels at Large 