Holidays in the Melting Pot
It's long been said that the good old U.S. of A. is the great melting pot of the world. It's definitely an optimistic view at best. But...
2 Steps Forward
In 2012, the Mormon Church launched a website called “Mormons and Gays.” I saw that as HUGE progress. It asked for members to have love...
The Shift
Even after 25 years as a nurse, it's so hard working that 7 to 7 shift at a county hospital. I take great pride in my job and I work...
Safari
Some people hate the zoo. To them, the idea of observing animals completely controlled by humans seems inhumane. I’ve never worked at a...
Thanksgiving Prayer
Ah, Thanksgiving. The great debate. It’s the holiday that evokes a debate not over religion but humanity and sensitivity. Do we celebrate...
To Imagine A Dream
Imagine at nine years old having to leave the only country you ever knew, the relatives you have, the street you grew up on, the...
The Ghost of White Privilege
They're creepy and they're kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They're altogether ooky... Each year in America around this time we all indulge...
The Parade
The day after I arrived in Auckland, New Zealand in the fall of 2005, I walked down the street, taking in the different people, food and...
I Speak For Me
Allies are incredibly important to have. When we feel like we don’t have a space or a voice, allies can make all the difference. Kindness...
Appropriately Accessorized
Everyone talks about cultural appropriation. As an admirer of cultural differences, I’m constantly checking myself. And, with Halloween...
