After spotting a bald eagle along the Verdigris River, I found myself thinking about justice. A recent felony murder case in Alabama highlights one more reason the death penalty needs to go—and why the doctrine itself deserves closer scrutiny.
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Faith and an Atheist’s Hope for Believers
A song called “Dedication Song” sparked a reflection on faith, belief, and what it means to live as an atheist among believers. Even without sharing the same convictions, it’s still possible to hope that others find the promises their faith offers.
Homeschooling Isn’t for Everyone—And Neither Is Writing Nice Obituaries
We upgraded my insulin pump this week, but the bigger upgrades were mental. From questioning our homeschooling choices to asking whether we owe the dead honesty in obituaries, this post wrestles with accountability, second thoughts, and telling the truth.
Cue The Musical Interlude
Short post to keep the streak going.
From Family Trees to Qualified Immunity: Reflections at 200 Weeks
In my 200th consecutive weekly post, I reflect on a major genealogy discovery, the realities of AI-generated fiction, and the troubling doctrine of qualified immunity—where “functionally identical facts” can determine whether civil rights violations ever see accountability.