Just another day in Kid land. There I was on the floor in my imaginary land of play. Toys turned into real people, animals, robots, among others. My world followed, shadowed, and imitated the one the adult selected as the … Continue reading King Was Right
When I was a youngster growing up in rural Minnesota and Iowa, the daughter of a Lutheran minister, Martin Luther King Jr. played a compelling role in my father’s ministry and social justice sensibility. But as a child, I didn’t … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr, The Preacher
“Judge their character and not the color of their skin” was a lesson repeated often throughout my school years. Each January, teachers celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as the man who single-handedly ended racism and secured equality for all … Continue reading Seeing Dr. King in Full Color
29 to 30 times. That’s how many times Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the drum major for peace, was arrested for his civil rights activities. 29 to 30 times for courageously speaking truth to power. 29 to 30 times … Continue reading Happy Martin Luther King Day
The King & I: The Enduring Blueprint: A Call for Excellence, Unity, and the Urgency of Now The profound wisdom and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have served as a foundational blueprint for my life’s philosophy. His … Continue reading The King (MLK) and I: A Shared Blueprint for Excellence
From Mulberry Street to First Avenue born in the land of Prince – one year after the shot pierced the Dreamer’s dream 1 to 15 divided by dots and stripes while the cue ball knocks them down one by one … Continue reading MLK and ME: A Haiku Litany
We were running late. The traffic was horrible, and the air was cold and full of the early winter breeze. Most of the leaves had already fallen, and the bare trees gave way to the cold wind, chilling our faces … Continue reading Your Presence Is Enough
In His Presence, there is fullness of joy. So says the words of Scripture. In this season of contrast, we find so many are left on the outside of this so-called Joy. After the tree and other festive holiday luster … Continue reading The Alwaysness Of Joy
Every December holiday season, my daughter and I do something that surprises people: we leave Philadelphia, and we don’t visit family. We pack our bags, step out of our work routines, and travel to somewhere we hope is magical. We … Continue reading Being Present in the Noise of the Holiday Season
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