As I have watched, listened, and participated in our collective conversation about politics and race during the past few months,… Read more The Origin of Skin Color
Category: Concerned Human
Blog writing from my perspective as just a plain old human
Why Black Lives Matter and “All Lives Matter” is Offensive
Okay, let’s step in that bear trap. All I ask is that you actually read my argument before you leave… Read more Why Black Lives Matter and “All Lives Matter” is Offensive
How Long Can We Do More With Less?
Dallas police chief said in his news conference after the shootings last week, “We’re asking cops to do too much… Read more How Long Can We Do More With Less?
From One Teacher to Politicians
I’m currently at the National Science Teacher’s Association Conference in Nashville. Yeah, I actually went to conference sessions all day!… Read more From One Teacher to Politicians
Anger, Fear, Politics, Steinbeck, Springsteen, and Jesus
Anger and fear. These seem to be the defining terms for our nation at this time. Everyone seems to have… Read more Anger, Fear, Politics, Steinbeck, Springsteen, and Jesus
This is the Beginning–From “I” to “We”
I’m wrestling with something I read in Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath this morning. He writes: The Western Land, nervous under… Read more This is the Beginning–From “I” to “We”
Anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity and Presidential Politics
Today is the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. I’m sure somewhere today I will read, see on… Read more Anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity and Presidential Politics
Enacting Patriotism
This morning’s bike ride was as beautiful as they come in the North woods. It was cool, but warming fast,… Read more Enacting Patriotism
Trust and Gratitude, Teaching, and Church Shootings
Trust and gratitude go together. When you have gratitude toward someone or something then you also have trust in it.… Read more Trust and Gratitude, Teaching, and Church Shootings
PATIENCE!!!! (lessons learned from young dad—not me)
It’s early Sunday morning and I am sitting in a coffee shop in Ely, MN, getting the last of some… Read more PATIENCE!!!! (lessons learned from young dad—not me)
Tim Goodwin 