We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist.
Author: ThisIsWillJames
Just tumbling through life searching for meaning and understanding from the smallest to the greatest.
#realizediwasblack
The first time I “realized” I was black, or rather, my first realization that my skin carried connotations was complicated. It was some point in middle school.… Read more “#realizediwasblack”
The Wake Up. – 1.20.17
(if you’d rather listen than read, find the podcast version of this post at URNotListening2This-Episode 7) I’m going to make this “quick” (well quick for me), so… Read more “The Wake Up. – 1.20.17”
This Morning
Today, I woke up at 4:50 A.M. My alarm is set for 5, but for some reason, on this Saturday, childless morning, in the mountains of Colorado, … Read more “This Morning”
A Date That Should Live in Empathy
It seems evident, in my corner of the world at least, that today people are feeling anger and frustration not just with the choices available to them,… Read more “A Date That Should Live in Empathy”
It’s just words, right?
WORDS Who cares about WORDS?! “Words Don’t Matter, only actions.” Yet so many words ring so loud, shake things to their core, Words have the power to… Read more “It’s just words, right?”
5 out of 6 Police Officers wouldn’t have shot Terence Crutcher
Abandoning a Vehicle on a highway or other public property – violates OK statute 47-71-901 – Penalty: removal of vehicle. – Traffic violation. Driving while intoxicated –… Read more “5 out of 6 Police Officers wouldn’t have shot Terence Crutcher”
New “You Are Not Listening To This-Podcast” Episode: Everyone Please Rise…
This Podcast episode digs into the National Anthem controversy by getting past the protest and getting to the point. I assure you it is all spoken in… Read more “New “You Are Not Listening To This-Podcast” Episode: Everyone Please Rise…”
Dear Mr. Evangelical who “can’t” vote this year
Dear Mr. Evangelical who “can’t” vote this year: This isn’t really a letter to any one person in particular. It’s directed more at an idea, most recently offered… Read more “Dear Mr. Evangelical who “can’t” vote this year”
Rest in Peace, Macallan
Mac was my brother-in-law’s English Boxer. Coolest dog ever. Mac, was put down today. See, I’m allergic to basically anything that has fur, feathers, or breathes, so… Read more “Rest in Peace, Macallan”
