Today, our governor signed a bill banning abortion after 6 weeks, modeled after the law in Texas. I gasped as the headline popped up on my phone, and my 12-year-old asked what was up. I explained the bill to him, and he asked if we should be glad about that, since we value all life. … Continue reading the complexities of being pro-life
Justice
Not surprised…
I talked to so many friends today who all said the same thing: I’m not at all surprised. This is business as usual in this country. I had to contrast that with my own emotional response. I broke down in tears right in the vet’s office. It’s not that I was surprised. I wasn’t. In … Continue reading Not surprised…
The Pretense of Protection: Another Layer of Privilege
I drove by the mall yesterday for the first time since a man opened fire, killing two people, injuring four more, and sustaining gunfire injuries which ultimately ended his own life. I prayed as I drove by: for the people impacted by this tragedy, for their families, for our community. The day it happened, I … Continue reading The Pretense of Protection: Another Layer of Privilege
The Inefficiency of Love: Maintaining Humility and Curiosity as White Allies (Bonus Episode)
After episode 14, we received quite a bit of feedback, most of it positive, but some of it was critical. The main complaint we got was that we should not have addressed Critical Race Theory without a Black person on the panel. In this episode, Jamie Corbin and April discuss how they responded to the … Continue reading The Inefficiency of Love: Maintaining Humility and Curiosity as White Allies (Bonus Episode)
Addressing Overwhelm (Episode 10)
We're back after a two month break! On this short episode, April addresses the reason for the break and how the Lazy Genius (Kendra Adachi) has helped her to process the overwhelm. Click above to listen to the episode! Links to Lazy Genius goodness... The Lazy Genius on InstagramThe Lazy Genius Way by Kendra AdachiKendra's … Continue reading Addressing Overwhelm (Episode 10)
Honoring and Learning About Juneteenth (Episode 9)
This episode is a recording of a live interview panel discussion all things Juneteenth. We discuss what Juneteenth is, why it's important, and how we can celebrate, especially those of us who are white and may be wondering how we can engage in an honest and respectful way. We also discuss patriotism, what it is, … Continue reading Honoring and Learning About Juneteenth (Episode 9)
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