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Looking Forward to a Week of Uninformation by Garrison Keillor


(My World   January 18, 2024)
Fighting evil is noble but in my old age I've come to feel that cheerfulness, gratitude, comedy are the essence of life, and so I look forward to the imminent arrival of my English relatives who love this country so sweetly…
Topics: Contemplation, Insight • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Government • History • News • Optimal Aging • Relationships • Social Issues


Israel's Children by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 28, 2023)
Thoughts on children caught up in Israeli-Hamas war as seen through the perspective of artist Gordon Wetmore…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • News • Religion • Tragedy • War


Hope and Help During the Issraeli-Hamas War by James N. Watkins


(My World   October 13, 2023)
Jim shares past posts that help direct our thoughts as images of another war fill the news…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Crisis • Current Events, News • Dying and Death • History • Hopes & Dreams • News • Prayer • Terrorism • War


Why I Won't be Playing Golf in Oman by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 29, 2023)
If the law doesn't apply to the big guys, then the peons and pissants are not going to abide by it either…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Ethics & Morality • Legal • News • Politics • Social Issues


The Six-Minute Video Speaks Louder than Words by Garrison Keillor


(My World   April 6, 2023)
Everyone should look at that six-minute video of men moving down the hall of the Covenant School. They don't stop to confer, discuss options — lives are in danger, terrified children in lockdown, and they run forward toward gunfire…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Crisis • Dying and Death • News • Social Issues • Tragedy


Here're Your Orders: Make Something Beautiful by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 30, 2022)
Don’t be disheartened. Deal with the problem.. . . Exercise your gifts. Create beautiful things…
Topics: Beliefs • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Government • News • Politics • Social Issues • Social Movements • Social Unrest, Division


May We Not Just Ache by Leona Bergstrom


(My World   June 3, 2022)
The celebration-filled days of June take a tragic turn as events in a small Texas town once again force us to grieve and struggle to help the hurting…
Topics: Coping • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Dying and Death • Faith • News • Social Issues • Tragedy


Some News, As We Know, is Realer than Other News by Garrison Keillor


(My World   June 2, 2022)
In the aftermath of Uvalde: Life is good in this beautiful country that God has blessed, and the paranoids in our midst are missing out on all the best stuff…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Dying and Death • Dysfunctional, Broken • News • Social Issues • Tragedy


Robbed of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 26, 2022)
Another mass shooting finds us hugging our kids and looking to God…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Dying and Death • Faith • Loss & Grieving • News • Tragedy


Two Giant Hands in Tulsa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 5, 2021)
Praying for forgiveness and healing…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Forgive, Forgiveness • History • Loss & Grieving • Memories • News • Prayer • Racism and Inequality


Black Deaths Matter by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 17, 2021)
A call for changes in law enforcement…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • News • Racism and Inequality • Social Issues • Social Unrest, Division


Christian Leaders Behaving Badly by Rusty Wright


(Faith   February 25, 2021)
Why should anyone embrace their faith?…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Ethics & Morality • Faith • Jesus • News • Relationships • Religion • Scandal


From Where Lincoln Sits by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 6, 2021)
Reflections on the insurrection in Washington, D.C.…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Halloween • History • News • Politics • Social Issues • Social Movements • Social Unrest, Division • Voting & Elections


Unprecedented, Not! by Stu Johnson


(My World   January 3, 2021)
2020 was quite a year, but not without precedent . . . setting expectations for 2021…
Topics: COVID-19 • Crime, Justice, Punishment • History • Knowledge • Politics • Racism and Inequality • Social Issues • Voting & Elections


Ruthless in Washington by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 26, 2020)
Imagining the nation's Capitol without Justice Ginsburg…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Government • History • News • Tribute, Testimony


About Those Monuments by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 27, 2020)
Why attempts to revise history are risky…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • History • News • Racism and Inequality • Social Issues • Social Movements • Social Unrest, Division


Modern Day Slavery by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 20, 2020)
Trafficking is a world-wide evil that happens in our own backyards—and you can join the fight against it…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • History • News • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Tragedy


It's Time to Take a Stand by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 13, 2020)
Contrasting two Georges…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • News • Racism and Inequality • Relationships • Social Issues • Social Movements


Lamentation and Limitation by George Garrison


(Faith   June 11, 2020)
Reacting to both a physical and social virus…
Topics: Beliefs • Bible • COVID-19 • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Disease • God • News • Racism and Inequality • Social Issues • Social Movements


Destroy or Be Constructive by Bill Nichols


(My World   June 7, 2020)
More than ever, the church needs to follow Jesus' example…
Topics: Civility • Compassion • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Discipleship • Faith • Jesus • Racism and Inequality • Religion • Social Issues • Trust • Values


I Can't Breathe by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 6, 2020)
Why Jesus understands George Floyd…
Topics: Compassion • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Faith • Jesus • News • Racism and Inequality • Social Issues


The Whole World is Watching . . . Again by Stu Johnson


(My World   June 5, 2020)
Will the response to George Floyd's death be a game-changer?…
Topics: Compassion • COVID-19 • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Dying and Death • Faith • News • Racism and Inequality • Social Issues • Social Unrest, Division


Scout Dishonor by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 22, 2020)
Why Chapter 11 could be the final chapter for an iconic organization…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Dysfunctional, Broken • History • News • Social Issues • Trouble • Values


An Amber Alert by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 5, 2019)
How Amber Guyer was alerted to God's grace…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Faith • Grace • News


Bulletproof Backpacks and Back-to-School Fear by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 17, 2019)
What has become of our world?…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Education • Fears, Concerns • Parenting, Parents • Social Issues • Technology


No, Not Again by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 10, 2019)
The madness must stop
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • News • Tragedy


Borderline Disaster by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 29, 2019)
Haunted by the heartache of the immigrant crisis…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Government • Policy, Policy Formation • Social Issues • Social Movements • Tragedy


Keeping the Dream Alive by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 7, 2018)
Recalling Dr. King's death 50 years ago…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Crime, Justice, Punishment • History • Hopes & Dreams • Loss & Grieving • Minorities • Social Movements • Tribute, Testimony


Innocent Until Proven Guilty by James N. Watkins


(My World   November 17, 2017)
A call for perspective as accusations begin to fly…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Media • News • Relationships • Social Issues


Where is God? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 12, 2017)
Reflecting on the tragedy in a little Texas town…
Topics: Compassion • Coping • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Faith • God • Grace • News • Tragedy


The Cost of Discipleship by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 10, 2015)
Reflections on the shootings in Oregon…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Dying and Death • Faith • Tragedy


Breaking News by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 30, 2015)
A somber reflection on a TV reporter's death…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Dying and Death • Media


The Speaker Has Little to Say These Days by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 14, 2015)
Here's hoping he finds his voice again…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Ethics & Morality • Scandal


I Pledge Allegiance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 16, 2012)
Gabby Gifford demonstrates that for which we stand…
Topics: Courage • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Patriotism • Tragedy

An Impervious Fortress Called "Fort Knox" by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 9, 2011)
Amanda's loyal family celebrates her release…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News

The Hostages are Home by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 25, 2011)
Lessons from Shane and Josh's release…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Faith

A Mickey Mouse Verdict by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 10, 2011)
Why Casey Anthony's acquittal seems like a visit to Fantasyland…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News

Why is Dallas Green so Blue? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 23, 2011)
Reflections on a 9 year-old's tragic murder…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Tragedy

Grace in the Midst of Tragedy by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 16, 2011)
A prayer for the shooting victims in Tucson…
Topics: Compassion • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Faith • Tragedy

Suicide or Home-cide? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 10, 2010)
A gay student's death births outrage…
Topics: Compassion • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Prayer • Social Issues

A Requiem to the Murdered Aid Workers in Afghanistan by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 15, 2010)
Compassion was their only crime…
Topics: Compassion • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Tribute, Testimony

The Missing Kid with Missing Teeth by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 1, 2010)
Searching for Kyron (and answers)…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Family • Prayer

I Am But One, But I Am One (more) by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 10, 2010)
Never underestimate the difference you can make…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Personal Issues • Social Issues

Hard Knocks for Amanda by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 6, 2009)
Waiting for the door of justice to open…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News

Clemency Wrongly Granted by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 6, 2009)
The crime that preceded the crime…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Tragedy

Crying for Shaniya by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 22, 2009)
Grieving the death of a 5 year-old sex slave…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Tragedy

I Am But One, But I Am One by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 22, 2009)
Individuals can slow the speed of human trafficking…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Ethics & Morality • Tragedy

A Tragedy in Texas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 8, 2009)
Poetic reflections on the massacre at Fort Hood…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Tragedy

Requiem by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 20, 2009)
Remembering Patrick Swayze and Annie Le…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) • Crime, Justice, Punishment • Movies • Tribute, Testimony

A Father's Relentless Pursuit by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 7, 2009)
Why David Goldman won't quit fighting for his son…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News

The Worm of the Big Apple by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 22, 2009)
Lessons from Bernie Madoff's lust for more…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Ethics & Morality • Financial

OJ, Can You See? by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 12, 2008)
A national anthem for "Overdue Justice"…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News

The Pens of Prisoners by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 27, 2008)
The title of this Senior Moment has a double meaning…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Discipleship • Faith • Writing

Unholy Hands by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   April 20, 2008)
Pointing a finger at deviant priests…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Religion • Scandal

A Requiem of Remembrance by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 24, 2008)
Longing for normal at college campuses…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Education

Spill the Beans, Drew by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 6, 2007)
Why Stacy Peterson's husband needs to come clean…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News

Dr. Death is Free by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 10, 2007)
But the price of his parole may prove costly.…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News • Dying and Death

It's Not the Ritz, Paris by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   June 3, 2007)
Room Service with a purpose…
Topics: Crime, Justice, Punishment • Current Events, News