Author Archives: macconlon

A Lesson on Solidarity A young woman found herself in an embarrassing situation.  She was pregnant but not by the man she was engaged to.  In her tradition, she was presumed to have committed adultery, and she, along with the … Continue reading →

First, watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6c3j6x7hgA. In this video, you will see my sister-in-law, a brilliant ceramic artist, methodically putting on safety goggles, then protective gloves, and with a hammer, turning tea pots, vases — beautiful items — into shards and broken pieces. … Continue reading →