Category Archives: community

I Remember

Posted on September 11, 2016 by DMW

Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? I do. I just arrived in my World History class second period – it was my senior year of high school. I was confused as to why the TV was … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Crime, Current Events, Events, History, News, Thoughts | Tagged 9/11, anniversary, emotional proximity, terror attack, terrorism, tragedy | Leave a comment

One Month Later… Grief, Anger, Defiance, Tolerance vs. Acceptance, Resolve

Posted on July 12, 2016 by DMW

One month ago today something horrible happened. I’m sure you know what it is because everyone knows it by name. And if it takes you a minute, I’ve only written about it three times (this is the fourth) in the … Continue reading →

Posted in community, Current Events, Equality, Events, Faith, gay, LGBT, Life, Opinion, Personal, Social Justice, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged acceptance, anger, bigotry, discrimination, Father's Day, grief, hate, homophobia, Huffington Post, love, Orlando, Orlando Shooting, reality check, reflection, tolerance | Leave a comment

Working, Writing Through Grief: Orlando and The Huffington Post

Posted on June 19, 2016 by DMW

Last week I woke up, sat at my laptop, and immediately saw my Facebook feed full of sorrow and grief and shock and outrage. I learned what happened in Orlando. And I was shocked, devastated and maybe a little numb. … Continue reading →

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My Heart is (Breaking) With Orlando

Posted on June 13, 2016 by DMW

I have wanted to say something about Orlando since hearing about it. And I can’t. Because I don’t understand. I don’t understand hating someone so fiercely you want to end their life. Even someone who has wronged you in the … Continue reading →

Posted in breaking news, community, Crime, Current Events, Events, gay, LGBT, News, Opinion, Thoughts | Tagged "hate crime", domestic terrorism, grief, Gun Control, gun sense, loss, Mass Shootings, Orlando, Pulse, terror attack | Leave a comment

When Did The Literary Community Become A Trump Rally/Hate Fest?

Posted on May 24, 2016 by DMW

A few weeks ago while on vacation in Florida I checked my Facebook and saw my feed all atwitter. Antioch College published a piece by Daniel Harris in their winter issue – and it made people angry. Why? Because it … Continue reading →