There are some words in the English language which have so many meanings that they are impossible to accurately interpret without context. "Mass" is one of those words. I suppose my first definition of mass would have been religiously based, mass as a noun, as a destination on Sunday mornings and holidays like Christmas Eve. … Continue reading The meaning of Mass
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Accepting death by living
How many moments have you had in your life when you thought to yourself, "If I die right now, I'm ok with it." One? A dozen? Somewhere in between? I hope you've had at least one because it is one of life's most liberating and unforgettable moments. I've been lucky enough to have had quite … Continue reading Accepting death by living
I voted “Yes” on the AHS project and now I’m sorry
Specifically, I'm sorry that I didn't participate in getting the vote out. How sad is it that a decision as vital as whether to renovate and replace parts of the current high school could be decided by such a small percentage of the city's population? Can't we do better than that? I'm also sorry that … Continue reading I voted “Yes” on the AHS project and now I’m sorry
A tale of two abortions
Many, many years ago an older friend shared with me the story of her illegal abortion. It involved a large amount of money, cash only, of course, a bus ride out of the city and into the "everything looks the same" suburbs, and an extracted promise to never tell anyone where she had been (as … Continue reading A tale of two abortions
Eclipsing light
Waking up this morning to a sky smudged with grey, I wondered how our ancestors must have felt the day after a dramatic eclipse of the moon. For us, the eclipse was expected and much heralded, but what if the darkening and disappearance of the moon was completely unforeseen? How frightening must that have been? … Continue reading Eclipsing light
Who are these people?
If you're anything like me, you must occasionally observe the actions of others and wonder to yourself "Who are those people? Where are they from that they were taught that that sort of behavior was acceptable? Who raised them?!" There have been a few things in the news, and in my travels, recently that left … Continue reading Who are these people?
Why print news producers should be inspired by breast milk
This is going to take a minute to explain, so bear with me. To begin, if you've ever had any experience with breastfeeding, be it yourself or someone who you've observed nursing a child, you're probably familiar with the term "liquid gold" as a synonym for breast milk. It's that precious of a commodity. When … Continue reading Why print news producers should be inspired by breast milk
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