This year, like I did last year, I decided to partake in the blogging challenge issued annually every October known as #Blogtober. The challenge is to publish a blogpost daily through the month of October. Pretty straightforward. 1. Posting every single day is challenging. Life gets in the way. There are a sea of possibilitiesContinue reading “10 Things I’ve Learned From #Blogtober So Far”
Uvalde Revisited
Yesterday, Terri and I visited the State Fair of Texas. We partook in the usual fare, had a couple of corny dogs and some funnel cake, as we strolled through the Fairgrounds. We saw several exhibits, including one devoted to Mexican-American culture. This exhibit was colorful and festive. But what set it apart —or whatContinue reading “Uvalde Revisited”
Unwrapping Homelessness
There are a lot misconceptions and misconstrued assumptions about homelessness. Homelessness today is more about economics and opportunities than about character flaws. Think about it: if being a less than perfect human caused homelessness, we’d all be living in the streets. A lack of resources combined with a lack of supportive community that encounters mostContinue reading “Unwrapping Homelessness”
