Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
“I don’t respond to politics on social media,” except I forgot the rule I’d made (I am a learn-through-experience person). I’m more than happy to engage personally, which I do on a regular basis with those who agree and disagree with my opinions. But the barrage, the continuous volley of buckshot, that followed my response… Read More
“What good is an idol carved by man, or a cast image that deceives you? How foolish to trust in your own creation— a god that can’t even talk! Habakkuk 2:18, NLT What eternal power do we think is greater that our Creator, for He revealed His eternal power and divine nature to us in His… Read More
I hear strong echos in this story. http://www.npr.org/2017/02/03/513196747/christian-governor-fights-blasphemy-charge-in-muslim-majority-indonesia An ethnic Chinese, Christian man from outside the current political power structure, who is serving as governor of Jakarta, is running for reelection. At the same time he is on trial for blasphemy for telling Muslim voters in September not to be fooled by people who tell them… Read More
Have you ever tried to describe a color to someone? Any success? “Dark green” or “light green” aren’t much help. And “chartreuse” is a word unknown to many. Geoff Nunberg’s commentary on Fresh Air states that the political words and phrases we’re hearing and using constantly are just as difficult when it comes to pinning down an… Read More
I’m judgmental. Oh, I don’t call it that. I name it anything else, from discernment, to people skills, or even self-protection. But the truth is that I categorize people and events and put them in the pigeon holes I believe they belong in. Categorizing is a valuable skill, one that is necessary for communication, for understanding, even for… Read More
I was introduced to this wise woman, Paula Lewkowski, by my brother Dave Huizenga. And when you meet wisdom under a big smile, you stay in touch. Paula and I are Facebook friends, and today she wrote the thoughts I’ve been struggling to put together for my blog. I hope you hear her heart through… Read More
Presidential debate of September 26, 2016 consisted of two people saying: I’m a very intelligent person, and I believe X. This other person believes Y. Therefore this other candidate is a complete moron.* Please stop this behavior! Ms. Clinton and Mr. Trump: Please stop this childish behavior. Media: Quit promoting and encouraging it. Tell me about positions and ideas,… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 