Politics

anniescholl

Oct 28, 20204 min read

Why I Can’t Hate People Just Because They Love Trump

On the night of the second presidential debate in early October 2016, our neighbor was mowing our acreage in rural North Carolina as he’s...

anniescholl

Jan 19, 20187 min read

‘Incredibly Persistent’ Keener Celebrates Newest Novel’s Launch

[This blog first published on Huffington Post, November 13, 2017.] When it comes to books, I lean toward nonfiction—specifically memoir....

anniescholl

Jan 17, 20172 min read

Trump Can’t Get the Best of Us

I’m worried. I’m worried about this friend and that friend — the ones who care so deeply, who are so very angry right now. Who post every...

anniescholl

Nov 14, 20162 min read

Choosing a Path to Peace

On Sunday night, I talked with a family member who voted for Donald Trump. She doesn’t hate or endorse hate. She’s not stupid or...

anniescholl

Nov 11, 20161 min read

Bringing Today into Now

The sun is shining. The sky is blue. The neighbor’s Trump signs are down. Frost coats the grass. My dogs greet the neighbor dog. A...

anniescholl

Nov 10, 20164 min read

So Much More than Sour Grapes

Election night, my wife and I went out to eat at a Thai and sushi restaurant about 10 miles from our home in rural Central North...

anniescholl

Apr 24, 20153 min read

Stop Fighting to Legalize Discrimination

Originally posted in HUFFPOST GAY VOICES02/25/2015 2:43 pm EST I don’t have time for this. I have clients waiting for web pages I’m...

anniescholl

Dec 6, 20132 min read

The Prison of Fear

I learned of Nelson Mandela’s death yesterday on Facebook. It popped up while I was reading comments from people in response to a blog I...