On Privilege and ForgivenessI went to sleep early again on election night. Frazzled by the math and the frenetic analysis of “the map,” the still-raw emotions of four…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
For IA single tear Rolled down his dark cheek His mouth quivered And his voice shook As he answered the officer’s questions With a terrified…May 10, 2020May 10, 2020
Lay Witness 3/29/2020Today’s Old Testament reading from the book of Ezekiel is full of familiar imagery for most Christians. The story of the prophet’s vision…Mar 29, 20201Mar 29, 20201
But for the Grace of God Go IThe following is the lay witness testimony I delivered on 4/28/2019 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Edmond, OklahomaApr 28, 2019Apr 28, 2019
On Advocacy and Privilege #Insulin4AllI write a lot about prescription drug pricing. I post on social media a lot about the cost of my daughter Lily’s insulin and my wife…Jul 18, 2018Jul 18, 2018
#Insulin4All: My Journey to the U.N.The following is my personal account of my participation in the interactive hearing on the preparatory process toward the third High-Level…Jul 6, 2018Jul 6, 2018
Charleston: The Perspective of a Humble VeterinarianI wrote this in 2015, a few days after the terrorist attack on Mother Emmanuel in Charleston. I did not expect it to change anything, but…Jun 24, 2018Jun 24, 2018
Immigrants in My DrivewayThere are some immigrants in my driveway right now. They're cutting stone and material to finally rock our fireplace, a project we've been…May 13, 2018May 13, 2018
For the Weary: Oklahoma Teacher Walkout Day 8I don’t presume to speak for teachers, nor could I possibly understand how they’re feeling about all that’s happened in Oklahoma lately…Apr 11, 2018Apr 11, 2018
Service: Oklahoma Teacher Walkout Day 6Today in Dallas, while Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was touring an elementary school, she was asked about the ongoing teacher walkout…Apr 10, 2018Apr 10, 2018
