It has been a rough two years, and when I think of a bridge, I think of a bridge over those troubled waters, via Simon and Garfunkel. I like to imagine the waters underneath the bridge containing all the “yuck” – Covid lockdowns, fear, and isolation; the war in Ukraine; inflation, rising costs and groceryContinue reading “Bridge”
Category Archives: social justice
The Business of Drugs
The Business of DrugsNetflix Original Docu-series4/5 Stars I have long maintained my position that all drugs should be legal, taxed, and regulated in the United States, and this documentary didn’t do a thing to disavow me of this notion. It reminds me of the prohibition era and how we tried to legislate morality. It didn’tContinue reading “The Business of Drugs”
Anne Frank, Parallel Stories
Anne Frank, Parallel StoriesAvailable on Netflix4.5/5 Stars We all know the story of Anne Frank, but hearing it voiced in sections by the fabulous Helen Mirren makes it incredibly vivid and real. This short, but powerful, series on Netflix has Helen Mirren’s talent, and a whole lot more. The series follows a young woman whoContinue reading “Anne Frank, Parallel Stories”
The Innocent Man
The Innocent ManGenre: True CrimeAvailable on Netflix5/5 Stars The Innocent Man, based on a work of non-fiction by John Grisham, is an absolutely gripping docu-series available on Netflix. It is incredibly well-done with loads of personal interviews, great background research, fabulous cinematography, all wrapped up in a nice true-crime-bow. The series is all about twoContinue reading “The Innocent Man”
Evil Genius
I never thought I’d say this, but Tiger King almost pales in comparison to this one! If you like twists and turns, “holy cow!” moments, true crime mysteries, and bizarre and crazy stories with vivid people, you will love this docuseries as much as I did! Evil Genius is a series about a true crimeContinue reading “Evil Genius”
Holding Up Your Corner
Holding Up Your CornerBy F. Willis Johnson3/5 Stars “We must learn how to pray with our feet” is really what Holding Up Your Corner is all about. The book addresses the how, why, what, and when of how to approach racial justice, within the community, and specifically within our churches. Acknowledge, Affirm, and Act –Continue reading “Holding Up Your Corner”
Outside Man
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