Five states executed prisoners last week, including the 1600th person since 1976. While the crimes were horrific, the question remains: should society decide who deserves to die? With wrongful convictions, uneven sentencing, and flawed science, the death penalty raises serious concerns about fairness, morality, and the risk of killing innocent people.
Writing
Epiphanies: Revisiting Old Ideas with New Insights
I had a political epiphany this week about secession and the U.S. Civil War. I had an authorial epiphany about where and how I write.
Can We Talk About Something Serious?
A serious post this week for WWBC: the importance of open, civil communication as we challenge ignorance and bigotry. Direct but civil conversations are the key to fostering understanding and change.
Haunted Houses – The Ultimate Adventure?
For this week’s Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge, I ponder the afterlife and ghosts, and talk about visiting a haunted house.
Museums and Galleries on My Bucket List
Another post in the WWBC series, this one about “Museums or Galleries I’ve Visited or Want to Visit.”