Tag Archives: anger

A world of blue

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Roger

Seven and 37, all the years between and everything thereafter. In so many ways, autism has both colored and shaped my world for most of my life. Today is World Autism Awareness Day. All around the world, people are using … Continue reading →

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Against versus for

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Roger

One of my colleagues, also a writer, has a particular mission where we work: ridding the organization of terms that sound “warlike.” That means no more “combating hunger” and no more “fighting poverty.” And while that’s not a battle I’d … Continue reading →

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Why I got into humanitarian work (honestly)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Roger

You don’t just stumble into humanitarian work. It’s not an accidental vocation where one thing leads to another and, one day, there you are. In most cases, it takes passion, persistence and pursuit. But when you get that first humanitarian … Continue reading →

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Jimmy and fireworks

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Roger

I can’t recall which came first – the fireworks or what Jimmy did. I guess that, ultimately, the order doesn’t matter much anyway. Both things happened at a school that no longer exists: Old Mission Junior High in a suburb … Continue reading →

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Memory’s fast, unexpected chute

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Roger

I don’t even like Fleetwood Mac. It’s not an intense dislike, just more of a nonchalant disinterest. But, when I saw that former band member Bob Welch had taken his own life, it was immediately and strangely evocative. I probably … Continue reading →

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Redbox rage

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Roger

Last night, I almost got in a fight at the grocery store. I was honestly standing nearly toe to toe with this guy by the ice machine at Kroger. And it all had to do with Redbox. It was, of … Continue reading →

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Silly, impatient drivers

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Roger

There’s not much data to prove that folks in Atlanta are some of the worst drivers this country has to offer – I’ve looked – but believe me, they are. My personal proof: in 11 years of driving before moving … Continue reading →

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Anger, faith and an honest relationship

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Roger

I believe in God. I also believe that an honest relationship with God demands being truthful, and often vehemently truthful, about your feelings. Like any relationship, that includes not only being angry, but also expressing yourself. I feel like, over … Continue reading →

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