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)
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)
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…
Today, I had the honor of presenting to the Congressional Rare Disease Caucus along with incredible fellow advocates and experts. The rare disease community has faced considerable setbacks in the … Continue reading Congressional Briefing: The Price of Inaction
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
Even So, Joy 