GUIDELINES FOR DISCUSSION ON THIS SITE

  1. Response threads are encouraged, welcomed, and sought after!  But let’s keep all threads respectful and kind in their language and tone.
  2. Let’s all endeavor to really hear each other’s opinions and point of view.  Let’s work hard at listening and not just getting our points across.
  3. Please keep responses somewhat short in length.
  4. I reserve the right as moderator to determine which responses make it on to the blog.  If your thread keeps to the simple rules above, you will be a welcome part of this blog and will help to fulfill its purposes: building bridges, tearing down walls, planting seeds, & inspiring dialogue.