I got a little upset yesterday…

It got me thinking though about our expectations of others and when we feel ‘obligated’ to shove someone in the direction we think they should go. Now before I write this little rant I want everyone to know that I fully understand and empathize with those in Moore, OK and the news that the death […]

How do you see yourself?

Obviously, I see myself as always right, I know everything, and all of my opinions are accurate and well thought out! Okay- I know you couldn’t see or hear me laughing as I typed that, but it was really hard to do with a straight face. I am NOT always right, nor do I know everything, and sometimes I […]

International Day Against Homophobia

Well today is apparently a day I should be aware of. It is International Day Against Homophobia. There is something about this that I don’t like – it is the term “homophobia.” A phobia implies an irrational fear – but most people aren’t afraid of homosexuals, they just don’t like or agree with them. I […]

How different are we?

I started this blog with the intention of creating a community of sorts where people of different beliefs and values could discuss them without all the animosity we usually see on blogs or articles about touchy subjects. So far I would say that we are doing a fine job of that here and I love […]

Tolerant People – A definition

I am writing this post to use as a response to people who say that because I have opinions and share them that I am some sort of hypocrite for calling my blog “Tolerant People.” I am going to explain the difference between tolerant and opinionated – now I know most of you who follow my blog understand the […]