My level-headed and intelligent friend Saintseester said today that she hadn’t paid attention to the news for three weeks, which made me feel better about my dicey engagement with it over roughly the same period. She’s reporting positive effects on her well-being. I haven’t disengaged enough. But I’m going to, even to the point of … Read more
The decorum of mourning is now thoroughly passe. Quiet reflection and prayer exceeding an hour or two is so last year. Something Must Be Done. Amidst the predictable, ignorant shrieking for more gun control, there are several prominent voices calling for an examination of how we (don’t) handle mental illness in this country. I applaud … Read more
I wrote about today’s tragedy at the Tennessee Valley Moms Network. It’s probably all I’m going to have to say on the matter. God be with those grieving tonight. We can’t imagine what you feel. We pray nonetheless.