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
Love (and the absence of it)
I’ve been open about my deconstruction of evangelicalism over the past few years. It continues, and in many ways, it has become even clearer as time has passed. The root … Continue reading Love (and the absence of it)
Road Signs and Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
A “One Way” sign is placed at the end of our alley. In the eight years that we have lived here, it’s been fascinating to watch people ignore it, thinking … Continue reading Road Signs and Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
What is “best” for your party may not be what’s best for your country
Sometimes what is “best” for your party is not what is “best” for your country. Sometimes, we must realize that we are wrong and choose to put principle over party. … Continue reading What is “best” for your party may not be what’s best for your country
The Importance of Humility in Advocacy, Communication, and Life
I prefer to write, not be on camera, so I initally wrote out a script (using talk to text) to read to make this video. I know I went off-script … Continue reading The Importance of Humility in Advocacy, Communication, and Life
A Guide to Evaluating Your Views
I thought it might be helpful to put together some questions you can ask yourself as you’re trying to evaluate your stances on policies or issues. Being willing to learn … Continue reading A Guide to Evaluating Your Views
On Choosing to Be American, Not Partisan
Being American, not partisan, means being willing to consider that you (or your political party) might be wrong. It means accepting that no leader is infallible, but the best ones … Continue reading On Choosing to Be American, Not Partisan
From George Washington’s Farewell Address
“…the common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and the duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it.” – George Washington
Even So, Joy 