by Rebecca Melançon | Aug 17, 2020 | Lagniappe
Human beings are social creatures, pack animals we are. From high society to gangs, we travel in packs. While there are lone wolves, we are not normally isolated. Until now. The pandemic has wrought so much damage and destruction to our health, our communities and our...
by Rebecca Melançon | Aug 7, 2020 | The Intrepid Localist, Uncategorized
Like many, I’ve been taking a close look at race both introspectively and as institutional racism. It’s been illuminating. I believe that, in this time, given the upheaval that triggered prolonged protests, no one should be exempt from self-examination. I implore all...
by Rebecca Melançon | Jun 26, 2020 | Lagniappe
Think you’re a bigoted, close-minded, self-righteous jerk? Me neither. In fact, I would say I’m an enlightened, open-minded, self-righteous liberal. But I’ve had a lesson lately that I hope will open your eyes too. Many have been awakened by recent events to...
by Rebecca Melançon | Jun 7, 2020 | Lagniappe
I think not. If you ask anyone who knows me, the answer would be certainly not. But these times call for much more than a popular answer. They call for serious introspection, followed by serious action. Have a discussion! Start a group for a 21 Day Racism Challenge!...
by Rebecca Melançon | Jun 2, 2020 | The Intrepid Localist, Uncategorized
The pandemic has brought out the best and the worst of us. Or as my father used to say about Louisiana politics, both cream and scum rise to the top. I hope, in the long run, that this is good. We currently exist in an infrastructure of greed. But we can change that....
