We’re not all meant to march
As news of Charlottesville is breaking and spreading across my newsfeed, a friend shares beautiful photos of a family vacation at a national park. Another, comments on the joy of having family all together at the beach. And I think, how can you share beauty and joy when we’re reeling in pain and hurt?! How dare […]
Praying for Charlottesville
Charlottesville, Virginia, l’il college town, All the school year, full of UVA Wahoos, going to football games, going to class, going to pubs down at the Corner. Just like everybody. Come from Virginia and everywhere, to Mr. Jefferson’s University, to get a college degree and to learn about life, in the classroom and on the lawn, from […]
Saved from our past by the arts in our present
The Loving Story is a documentary focused on Richard and Mildred Loving and the landmark 1967 Loving vs Virginia Supreme Court case that led to legalization of interracial marriage in all states. This was screened for Charlottesville area high school and middle school students as part of the Virginia Film Festival which celebrates its 26th […]
How do we know when it’s safe to cross?
I was driving in DC this week. I don’t recommend it. Big cities and cars don’t mix well; take the mass transport. Anyway, I was amused at the looks on the faces of pedestrians as I approached the intersections. They stared at me with their feet firmly planted on the sidewalk several feet away from […]