THE BLOG
Is Name-Calling Becoming Our New National Pastime and Adding to Existing Conflicts?
The divide in our country is showing itself to be a lot deeper than our political affiliations. Certainly, the election has proven to illuminate and heighten our differences, but even in a country where being different has never been met with genuine curiosity and a...
Conflict and the Culture of Our Times
Donald Trump is the Republican nominee. Hillary Clinton is the Democratic nominee. Some Bernie Sanders supporters are still angry enough to split off in to their own idea of holding on to him as their candidate. Almost everyone thinks that the folks supporting...
So You Disagree. Conflict From The Other Side
I have been doing a lot of listening lately. It is my response to the extreme discord in this country. I need to understand the views of people who are thinking differently from me on a lot of issues. But right now, I want to talk to those who are convinced that they...
Moms walk out of “Bad Moms” movie in Fort Myers: The Conflict Closer Weighs In
Personally when I see parents with a baby or a young child under 5 walk in to an R rated movie, I buckle up for a bad ride. I have experienced enough night outs ruined by a crying child that does not get taken out fast enough because the parent is also trying to have...
Race and Conflict in America: I Am TIRED
I am lay down flat on my back, can’t get out of bed, Done, FINISHED, sick of this TIRED! I am OVERwhelmed, cried out, what does it take to make people understand our pain TIRED. I am looking at my beautifully and wonderfully made Black Sons who are fearful for their...

