It’s been a heavy few days in our home. For months now, off and on, Isaiah has been asking to talk to baby Tori. To call her. To see her. … Continue reading Necessary but Unwanted Conversations
Category: Musings and Ponderings
Tori’s ELEVENTH Birthday (and how you can help make a difference)
Today is Tori’s ELEVENTH birthday! It goes without saying that we wish she were here with us. Yet, in her absence, we continue to do what we can to support … Continue reading Tori’s ELEVENTH Birthday (and how you can help make a difference)
Ends and Means (a lament)
The end justifies the means. The means justify the end. Justifications that don’t always suffice. Justifications that allow for unsavory actions. Sometimes used in an attempt tojustify the unjustifiable. Love your … Continue reading Ends and Means (a lament)
Being in the spotlight (and proving that partisanship is blinding along the way)
To preface this, I’m genuinely okay. I don’t write any of this for pity; I simply felt that my observation on humanity in the light of extreme partisanship was worth … Continue reading Being in the spotlight (and proving that partisanship is blinding along the way)
If you’re new here…
Welcome! No matter what brought you to my little corner of the Internet, I hope you find something interesting here as you get to know me. Quick facts: If you … Continue reading If you’re new here…
Making Assumptions
Don’t assign nefarious intent where none exists. That’s a paraphrase from something Sharon McMahon once said (I wish I could remember the direct quote!), and it has stuck with me. … Continue reading Making Assumptions
Believe Us (and join us)
Unless you’ve experienced something personally, you cannot truly fully understand. That’s why empathy, listening to understand, and humility are key elements of humanity. Hearing how a policy – or lack thereof … Continue reading Believe Us (and join us)
Why I’m Running for Derry Township School District Board
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to the Derry Township School District Board of Directors, and here are my comments: My name is Lesa Brackbill, and I’m running … Continue reading Why I’m Running for Derry Township School District Board
Ignorance or Indifference
Is it that you don’t know?Don’t understand?Or is it something more? Are you uninformed?Misinformed?Willfully ignorant? Or is it pride thatkeeps your ears sealed,That implores you to ignoreThose who know more … Continue reading Ignorance or Indifference
Commonalities and Differences
I have lived in three very different parts of the country. I was raised in rural Northern California, where it’s a mostly conservative area and not incredibly diverse (though there … Continue reading Commonalities and Differences
Even So, Joy 