violence Archives - Elizabeth Franklin

Guns and School Violence

Several weeks ago, a crazed and angry young man took a gun into a Florida school and shot many unsuspecting young people who were  going about their school day as they did every other day of the week.  And suddenly, many of them were dead.  The outrage over the mass shooting created such a maelstrom Read more about Guns and School Violence[…]

A Unifying Few Hours.

Monday marked a momentous day in the worlds of science and history. A solar eclipse made its way across the United States, the first one since the early 1900s.  This may be a once in a lifetime event for some people; hence the excitement and enthusisam.  Millions of people left work early or skipped altogether Read more about A Unifying Few Hours.[…]

Losing our collective minds

How sad I am to see this country appearing to fall apart at the seams.  At one time we were one nation under God, and now we are splintered into groups so small, everyone seeking a special identification and sanction.  Seriously, this is not the indivisible nation our pledge speaks of.  What has brought about Read more about Losing our collective minds[…]