A friend forwarded me a link to a fantastic video talk by African novelist Chimamanda Adichie in which she talks about the danger of a single storyline. With humor and an easy storytelling manner, she makes a powerful case for the dangers of misunderstanding others when we only hear a single story about another person… Continue reading The Danger of a Single Storyline
I needed a break from things this afternoon, and it was a gorgeous day, so I made my way to Frank Holten State Park in East St. Louis for a real lunch break. I found a picnic table in the shade next to the lake. After about 15 minutes I saw a duck gracefully gliding… Continue reading The gracefully gliding duck
we are the first generations to live in a world where our neighbors could die suddenly of a plague and while sad, our way of life would otherwise not be affected
For many of us a community garden is a common area where individuals and families can secure a space to grow food for themselves. It also often becomes a communal gathering space to share stories. But I have been reminded lately of different ways that community gardens can function. For instance, I have a friend… Continue reading Community Gardens
A lot has been made about insensitive statements regarding the oil disaster in the gulf that have been made by the BP CEO as well as by various government officials. It’s easy to marvel at how disconnected those individuals are from the reality of the residents in the Gulf region, and those who have gone… Continue reading Insensitive Statements
