The media can be our best friend when our stories are told with accuracy and compassion. Both WTIU in Bloomington, Indiana and WTHR in Indianapolis did just… Read more “When the Media Gets the Story Right”
Category: Current Events
What My Kids Need Oprah to Say about Trauma
On Sunday, March 11, “trauma” finally moved front and center during the highly-rated 60 Minutes. For over 13 minutes, Oprah Winfrey guided a thoughtful conversation about the… Read more “What My Kids Need Oprah to Say about Trauma”
Could Someone’s Child Be the Next Mass Shooter?
Once again innocent children are dead – this time in Florida. And once again a tragedy arouses intense emotion throughout the country. Will the violence ever stop?… Read more “Could Someone’s Child Be the Next Mass Shooter?”
Servant, Leader or Both?
“I’m right. You’re wrong.” No compromise whatsoever. This single-mindedness is alive and well in society. It leads to divisiveness among adults. And children are watching. That’s right.… Read more “Servant, Leader or Both?”
No Fairy Tale: White Hoods and Swastikas Are Real
Certain subjects – where hate quickly simmers to boil – should never be sugarcoated. Never. Cloaked in free speech, they have lurked on the sidelines for generations.… Read more “No Fairy Tale: White Hoods and Swastikas Are Real”
WOW! Last Week Truly Affirmed the Disabled
One positive story after another – all week long. First, ABC and EPSN gave significant airtime to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria. Opening ceremonies.… Read more “WOW! Last Week Truly Affirmed the Disabled”
For My Four Children, Black History Matters
What a great picture of two fine men! They’re holding the red ball that represents Special Olympics unified sports – where all are welcome on the playing… Read more “For My Four Children, Black History Matters”
Lessons The Brady Bunch Taught My Kids
Forty years of television reruns, and one special mom never aged. Need a hint? Who wore a shag haircut better than anyone? But time eventually caught up… Read more “Lessons The Brady Bunch Taught My Kids”
Thank you, Simone – But Sadly Not Every Adoption Journey is Paved in Gold
Following the first day of the women’s gymnastics competition at the Rio Olympics, NBC announcer Al Trautwig infamously tweeted. They may be mom and dad but they… Read more “Thank you, Simone – But Sadly Not Every Adoption Journey is Paved in Gold”