South Carolina has moved to put this episode behind it. I shall do the same...following this post. I did not see the ceremony to retire the Confederate battle flag from the South Carolina State House grounds. I happened to have a doctor's appointment at that time. My wife snapped the photos you'll see in this … Continue reading Postscript On The Confederate Flag
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So…What Happens Next In Charleston?
I've said it before. I'll say it again. I'm so proud of my native Charleston, SC. The forgiveness and -- as President Obama so aptly put it -- "grace" the city and her people have shown since the Emanuel A.M.E tragedy has been nothing short of remarkable. I am privileged to call myself a Charlestonian. … Continue reading So…What Happens Next In Charleston?
A ‘Holy City’ of Forgiveness In The Shadow of Tragedy
I originally sub-titled this blog before putting up my first post "When the news that should make sense...doesn't". What happened in my hometown of Charleston, SC this week truly did not make sense. I know Charleston to be a welcoming city. It was with that spirit that the members of "Mother Emanuel" -- Emanuel A.M.E. … Continue reading A ‘Holy City’ of Forgiveness In The Shadow of Tragedy
