WPC: Connected

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I love this picture. I think it fits this week’s theme, connected, quite beautifully.

That’s my friend Sarah with Otis, the puppy-not-puppy that has stolen my heart. He likes everybody, mostly. He greets everyone with joy, and wants a little bit of acknowledgment for his efforts. A pat on the head, a scratch behind the ears. If he really likes you he’ll lean into you hard, and then drop to a fully prone position.

Goofball.

He’s a good companion, a furry friend. It’s impossible to ignore his unconditional love. We should listen to each other with this level of attention, shouldn’t we? There’d be fewer  misunderstandings.

 

 

for my love of stories

I love stories, whether they are fantastical fictional adventures or true life confessions. Sometimes, the stories are something in between.

I was looking around for a video to share with my literature students this term, and found this gem.

 

Chimamanda Adichie, a Nigerian writer, discusses a deep subject — how knowing only one story about anything limits our ability to understand each other. While the TED Talk shares her personal experiences in the one-story pitfall, its universality makes it a must-see for all students.

The human condition is as varied and unique as the persons who comprise it. I love her perspective. I especially love that it is based on the dignity of the human person. Enjoy.

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