It’s sickening to watch another one of those viral videos: A bigot attacking a Muslim family eating dinner at a restaurant in the Norristown, Pa., area. The man unleashes a tirade of hate-filled language at a married couple and their two small children minding their own business. Their “crime?” Dressing in different clothes. Looking and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Building Harmony
The stranger becomes a friend
People who look and speak differently than me have had a profound influence on my life. As an 18-year-old, I was a VISTA volunteer in Nebraska for one year. I worked closely with Latino migrant workers who picked the crops and struggled to make a living. I learned a good deal of Spanish and managed … Continue reading
Prayer for the workplace
Dear Lord, May I treat all of my co-workers with the respect due to all of your children May I be an instrument of your kindness and generosity to all who pass through these doors May I be patient with those who are having a bad day May I use humor to defuse tense situations … Continue reading
