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TJs Things

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  • Just so we’re clear.

    Where I stand on these issues: I have no doubt that what happened to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Philando Castile, Tahir Rice, Trayvon Martin, Sandra Bland, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Walter Scott, and so many others is wrong and indicative of systemic problems rooted in racism. Despite these problems, I know all police Read more

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  • Unplugged.

    Yesterday (Sunday), after I watched church online and sent a couple of texts, I shut down all of my screens for the rest of the day. I think I am going to do this every week for the forseeable future. I talked to some people, did some art and caught up with some reading. It Read more

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  • I wish it would rain.

    Day in day out my tear-stained face Pressed against the window pane My eyes search the skies desperately for rain ‘Cause rain drops will hide my tear drops  -The Temptations This week has been a lot. Monday was an even more somber Memorial Day than usual for me. I am so thankful for all of Read more

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  • Dear Class of 2020,

    I have had the honor of seeing so many of you navigate your way through celebrations of your degrees and diplomas. I admire the fact that you are moving through this pandemic with kindness toward those who share your community with you while you are still making responsible choices for yourselves. I hope your tenacity Read more

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