Phyllis Beveridge Nissila
Through the lens of an encourager (which is my calling, bottom line, no matter what I do; it’s my heart for him, her, them, you), I offer this reflection on the movie about Fred Rogers, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, which is just now wrapping up its first-run showing at theaters. My friends and I saw it the last night it played locally.
The movie was entertaining, insightful, and encouraging, as was the children’s television series itself; as was its star, Fred Rogers. Continue reading
So How Can We Know Who is REALLY Spouting “Russia–or Anybody Else’s–Talking Points”?
Phyllis Beveridge Nissila
It reminds me of a playground contest:
“YOU’re the one (spouting Russia talking points)!”
“Unh unh! It’s YOU!”
“Unh UNH!…”
(Wash, rinse, repeat.)
But what with the level of sophisticated word-smithing going on these days in the very troubled Right-versus-Left world of politics, it can be hard to tell. Continue reading →