Creativity and Healing
Dare To Do It
It was not easy to be told by my editor that, only one month before my initial publication date, I should consider not only a new title and cover, but a different ending for City of Sorrows. At the time, I thought there was something wrong with that picture. How could...
Dios Con Nosotros
What image comes to your mind when you hear the word church? For me, it was once a picture postcard of a New England village. An elegant building with a white steeple and chiming bells. Falling autumn leaves and the fruits of an abundant harvest. Hymns and organ...
The Gypsy “Thief”
As I’m sure you know, there are a lot of stereotypes surrounding the Roma culture. And like most stereotypes, the associations are not always flattering. Of the many popular perceptions of the Roma, maybe one of the most damaging is that of the Gypsy “Thief.” I agree...
Experiencing Racism
You know how sometimes you read a story and it just punches you in the gut? Well, that’s what happened to me when I read a post by Jason Wiser titled “Racism Defined, A Romani Story.” Jason has been a missionary in the Ukraine since 2006, working predominantly...
Classic Books About Outsiders
Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom! is the tale of two outsiders. The first, Thomas Sutpen, is set on creating a dynasty in Mississippi all while keeping himself apart from the local people (unless, of course, he finds himself in need of...
God Help The Outcasts
Source: http://mickey89eli.deviantart.com/ God Help The Outcasts A poignant song from Disney's Hunchback of Notre Dame Sung by the fictional Esmeralda, A Gypsy and an Outcast Esmeralda: I don't know if You can hear me Or if You're even there I don't know if You...
