Many things in our lives are tied to age markers. Graduations, driving, starting school, working, marriage, retirement. We all take measures of one sort or another to look like or separate ourselves from the markers that people use to recognize our chronological age. We try to act our age or belie our age, to speed … Continue reading Age Matters
Ability Matters — to all of us, some more than others
It is hard to say which of these things that matters is the most important. But this one may be the most obviously emotionally charged for me because of my children. This is the header under which "developmental disabilities" comes. As the parent of an autistic daughter (high functioning -- I always need to mention … Continue reading Ability Matters — to all of us, some more than others
Who are you? I am myself.
I have been doing a lot of reading for my upcoming class on international and intercultural communication. I expected information on communication between foreign cultures, things that would help in communicating with people in the various global offices of the global corporation that I work for. But the readings all seem to be American-centric, and … Continue reading Who are you? I am myself.
Sexuality Matters — Too much?
(Another post on another chapter of the text book Difference Matters.) (Note: Don't think I'll get too detailed, but some might consider the topic and some of the discussion R-rated.) I think this is the chapter so far where I am the most conflicted. Most of the other chapters had a well-reasoned feeling to them … Continue reading Sexuality Matters — Too much?
Social Class Matters — way too much
(Another post on another chapter of the text book Difference Matters.) Do we or don't we have social classes in America? Do we or don't we have class conflict? Or are we truly a classless society? There are some of the questions the author discusses, while contending that we do have social classes and class … Continue reading Social Class Matters — way too much
Scorecard — Encouraging the church to sing
I read this blog yesterday when it came out, and thought it was good enough to share, but I didn't want to just reblog it. So instead, follow the link above, and then follow my comments below on the 13 steps. One of the reasons I enjoy attending Avondale United Methodist Church is because it … Continue reading Scorecard — Encouraging the church to sing
My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!
(Note: next installment of songs from 19th century America) This song, the official state song of Kentucky, I always thought as one of the most popular songs by Stephen Foster. However, I am the only person in my household who was familiar with the song. I knew it even before going to the Stephen Foster … Continue reading My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!
Race Matters — but should it?
Following my reading through the text book Difference Matters I get to chapter 4 on Race Matters. The author does a good job of describing and defining the issues, interweaving her own experience to illustrate without using it for emotional blackmail. Much more persuasive in an academic environment. But I still find myself questioning, but … Continue reading Race Matters — but should it?
Gender and the Patriarchy
Chapter 3 in Difference Matters is all about gender. It covers a lot of territory, but starts by trying to distinguish gender from sex. What is your sex? What is your gender? Do you think of them as two different ways to say the same thing about yourself Although many people use the terms interchangeably, gender … Continue reading Gender and the Patriarchy
Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Today's post is coverage of another fund-raiser for the scouting troops that call Avondale United Methodist Church their sponsor. To raise funds for camp and other activities, they presented a Spaghetti dinner today at the church, Apparently Jan. 4 is listed on some calendars as spaghetti Sunday, though I am not sure that is why … Continue reading Scout Spaghetti Dinner
At The Rainbow 