Tag Archives: justice

“No One Is Free When Others Are Oppressed” (A Mustard Seed Musing)

Facebook makes me want to throw up sometimes. I’m not talking about other people’s taste in clothing, or food, or even sports teams. No, I’m considering the bile expounded upon by folks I know – and some I’ll never meet- … Continue reading

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Linwood Barclay’s A Tap On The Window: Dirty Little Secrets (Book Review)

A few years ago, one of those lovely suggestions that Amazon does popped up: “for fans of Harlan Coben, try Linwood Barclay.” Having read every one of Coben’s novels, I gave Never Look Away a spin, about a man who loses sight of … Continue reading

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The Hoodie Verdict: Law vs. Justice

I have to admit it: I’m angry. And sad, confused, disappointed. The George Zimmerman trial ended with an acquittal of the charges of 2nd degree murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman was determined to … Continue reading

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The Boston Marathon & 42: How Will You Fight The Hate?

“Not again.” That’s the thought that echoed through my head when a Facebook post led me to the first harrowing reports of the bombs which exploded at the end of the Boston Marathon yesterday. Soon, the reality of two, shrapnel-loaded … Continue reading

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