Massacre of the Innocents, Guido Reni A child understands fear, and the hurt and hate it brings – Nadine Gordimer The bombing of a maternity hospital. The shelling of a theater where hundreds of terrified citizens, including infants and children, took shelter. A city and country under siege. The news is horrible. Everything is horrible. … Continue reading Massacre of the Innocents
Author: Burwell Stark
Wars and Rumors of Wars
It was Sunday morning, Feb. 27, and I was getting ready to deliver my final sermon at church. Shortly after 9 am I received a push notification that Vladimir Putin, just days after invading Ukraine, elevated Russia’s nuclear forces to “special combat readiness.” This is Russia’s highest level of alert. It was a surreal moment … Continue reading Wars and Rumors of Wars
Inside, Looking Out
He was constantly reminded of how startlingly different a place the world was when viewed from a point only three feet to the left - Douglas Adams Back in my day, spending time outside was an accepted part of life. On many summer days during my youth I would grab my BMX bike, no helmet … Continue reading Inside, Looking Out
Along for the Ride
Even though it has been over three decades, I can still remember the escalating excitement of obtaining my driver’s license at age 16. Being permitted to drive is one of the rites of passage to adulthood in America and, in my opinion, the most exciting of the lot. Consider two of the others: turning 18 … Continue reading Along for the Ride
Hidden History: The Tillery Resettlement
(This was originally posted on the excellent blog, All the Biscuits in Georgia. Please check them out.) Many cultures have ceremonies or observances that mark significant milestones in the journey from youth to adulthood. For example, the Jewish faith has its Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, the Indigenous Australians mark the passage into adulthood with a … Continue reading Hidden History: The Tillery Resettlement
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