SNOW HATE

A NO H8 story by Rich Paschall The doorbell startled Howard.  He was not expecting anyone on a snowy Saturday afternoon in January.  He moved quickly to the front door and opened it to find his teenage grandson. "Hello, grandpa," the boy blurted, "I came to shovel your snow." At that, Billy grabbed a shovel … Continue reading SNOW HATE

REEL AND REAL: HATE LIVES ON – GARRY ARMSTRONG

A friend today posted a review on Facebook about the film, "Schindler's List" which he had just seen for the first time, 32-years after the acclaimed movie's release. My friend talked about the film's haunting power, its narrative about one man's brave quest to save a number of Holocaust victims from death. It's based on … Continue reading REEL AND REAL: HATE LIVES ON – GARRY ARMSTRONG

INTOLERANCE: REEL AND REAL By GARRY ARMSTRONG

A friend today posted a review of "Schindler's List" which he had just seen for the first time, 30-years after the acclaimed movie's release. My friend talked about the film's haunting power, its narrative about one man's brave quest to save a number of Holocaust victims from death. It's based on a true story and … Continue reading INTOLERANCE: REEL AND REAL By GARRY ARMSTRONG

IN SEARCH OF PEACE ON EARTH – RICH PASCHALL

The Same Auld Lang Syne, by Rich Paschall Another year has begun and we can see it is not exactly the same as days gone by. If "old acquaintance be forgot" as one year passes into another, then we would certainly like to forget the past year, not to mention the year before. The global … Continue reading IN SEARCH OF PEACE ON EARTH – RICH PASCHALL

SNOW HATE – By Rich Paschall

A NO H8 story by Rich Paschall - Sunday Night Blog The doorbell startled Howard.  He was not expecting anyone on a snowy Saturday afternoon in January.  He moved quickly to the front door and opened it to find his teenage grandson. "Hello grandpa," the boy blurted, "I came to shovel your snow." At that … Continue reading SNOW HATE – By Rich Paschall

THE WILLINGNESS TO REJECT REALITY

There was an article in “The Atlantic” -- A Political Obituary for Donald Trump (this article will appear in the January/February 2021 issue) -- about Trump and how his lies are like radioactive dust. The distrust they have caused may never entirely die. There was also a commentary pointing out that Trump’s “believers” cannot be … Continue reading THE WILLINGNESS TO REJECT REALITY

I HATE THE NATION WE HAVE BECOME

Fandango’s Dog Days of August #19: HATE I hate the country we have become. I hate what 45 has done to us. I hate this world that is not even a shadow of the America in which I grew up ... in which Garry grew up. Did we have problems? Sure we did and some … Continue reading I HATE THE NATION WE HAVE BECOME

WORDS ARE WEAPONS – Marilyn Armstrong

  "Sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can never hurt me." It's an old childhood chant, a miserably inadequate defense against bullies and bigots when one is small and powerless. It was oft-repeated, not only by us, the little victims but by parents, teachers and other wise counselors. It was supposed to … Continue reading WORDS ARE WEAPONS – Marilyn Armstrong

IN SEARCH OF PEACE ON EARTH – Rich Paschall

The Same Auld Lang Syne, by Rich Paschall Another year has begun and we can see it is indeed the same as days gone by.  If "old acquaintance be forgot" as one year passes into another, old hatred, old disputes, old border wars, old and new religious battles carry on as if they will forever be remembered. Are … Continue reading IN SEARCH OF PEACE ON EARTH – Rich Paschall

INTOLERANCE: REEL AND REAL – Garry Armstrong

A friend today posted a review on Facebook about the film, "Schindler's List" which he had just seen for the first time, 25-years after the acclaimed movie's release. My friend talked about the film's haunting power, its narrative about one man's brave quest to save a number of Holocaust victims from death. It's based on … Continue reading INTOLERANCE: REEL AND REAL – Garry Armstrong