So. My husband wasn’t
surprised when I suggested for our anniversary that we buy tickets to be in the
audience when WWDTM came to Seattle’s Paramount Theater. We laughed together as panelists Maz Jobrani,
Paula Poundstone and Luke Burbank joked their way through some of the
week’s headlines. Their confusion about the United Kingdom is especially funny.
We also cheered as native Washingtonian and travel guru Rick
Steves played “Not My Job.” I’ve long appreciated Rick’s approach to
travel as a way to broaden our perspectives and promote understanding of our
world. That value came through in Rick’s
lighthearted interview with Peter, along with his advocacy for drug
reform. When I visited Rick’s website, I
also learned about how his faith influences his activism, particularly related
to homelessness.
You can listen to the show
that aired Sept. 20. And while you’re at
it, don’t forget to contribute to your local affiliate of this listener-supported
broadcasting organization. It will make
you smile.
“Afterthoughts” are my blog version of a
practice followed in some Quaker meetings. After meeting for worship ends, people
continue in silence for a few more minutes during which they’re invited to
share thoughts or reflect on the morning's worship. I’ve adopted the form here for last-day-of-the-month brief reflections
on headlines, quotes, comments overheard, maybe even bumper stickers.
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