For many, times have been and continue to be difficult. As families come together, we are called to go beyond the obvious and move into expressions of thanks that may look new and unfamiliar. And yet, gratitude for who we are - alone and together - can be greater than our fear of what might have been. As a reminder, I revisited this exploration on ... Continue Reading >>
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The forces that shape culture
I really must stop listening to the radio when I'm in the car. Will I ever not have something to say???? Today's topic was young offenders and the impact (or lack thereof) of longer sentences. An interview with a criminologist spoke to the degree to which more and longer incarceration periods were not achieving the outcome of reducing crime rates ... Continue Reading >>