MorningWalk by Tom Ehrich
Flash Mob
June 27, 2011
How do you thank those who, when you were young, gave you wings to fly? Years ago, long before the term “flash mob” had emerged, Shortridge High School singers would perform in downtown Indianapolis and then go to the main department store for an impromptu singing of Christmas songs on the escalators. Shoppers were surprised and grateful. On Sunday, thirty onetime ...
Abuse by Cell Phone
June 22, 2011
I saw the saddest sight this morning on West 53rd Street. A mother was walking her son to elementary school. Instead of helping him get ready for a challenging day, she was talking on her cell phone. Instead of helping her son feel confident and capable, she was talking on her cell phone. Instead of asking him the questions that show a parent's interest and affirmation, she was talking on her ...
A Pastor's Painful Question
June 21, 2011
The question below touches a painful doubt that many people feel. What would you add to my response? FAITH Q & A Q: I am wondering lately if the 'struggle' is worth the effort. The 'struggle' is my professional/denominational struggle as a parish priest to teach, support, encourage the living out of kingdom values of justice, equity and peace. When I look at the seemingly tiny ...
Now Here's a Juxtaposition
June 17, 2011
A Wall Street intern got a bit mouthy on a commuter train yesterday. When asked by a conductor to pipe down, the intern fired back, “Do you know how well educated I am?” As if receiving a degree from New York University exempted her from normal civility. As if, indeed, being educated for the job market were all one needed to learn. Comic relief, I suppose, after too many days ...
