The American war in Afghanistan, which began in 2001, is now the longest armed conflict in the nation's history. It is currently winding down, and American troops are likely to leave soon ― but only after a stay of nearly two decades. In The American War in Afghanistan, Carter Malkasian provides the first comprehensive history of the entire conflict. Malkasian is both a … [Read more...] about The American War in Afghanistan: A History
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Yes, They Really Said That: Byrne, Locke
Sister Dierdre Byrne, M.D. Called the vaccines "diabolic," falsely linked them to abortion, and claimed the shots are a government plan for "total control of a populace." Of course, the Pope is silent on this statement. Pastor Greg Locke He will kick worshippers out of his church if they wear masks, references QAnon conspiracy theories in his sermons, and even … [Read more...] about Yes, They Really Said That: Byrne, Locke
Longfellows by Art Fettig
I'm a poet, my feet show it. They're Longfellows. I've been called a lot of strange things in my career but not since high school has anyone referred to me as a poet. Not so lately. Last Saturday I attended a meeting of our local Orange Dog Poets. Tuesday I went to the Nash Street Tavern open mike session and read some of my poetry. Early Wednesday morning I read some of my … [Read more...] about Longfellows by Art Fettig
The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness
by Rhonda V. Magee In a society where unconscious bias, microaggressions, institutionalized racism, and systemic injustices are so deeply ingrained, healing is an ongoing process. When conflict and division are everyday realities, our instincts tell us to close ranks, to find the safety of those like us, and to blame others. This book profoundly shows that in order to have … [Read more...] about The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness
Say Something Good – Meetings
By Art Fettig Meetings. Attending the Trade Show of the AENC this week at the fabulous new Raleigh Convention Center, I met with perhaps a couple of hundred people who are involved in creating Association meetings that make a difference in their particular field. It started me thinking about the conferences and conventions I had attended in my earlier career. The first one … [Read more...] about Say Something Good – Meetings