This column originally was published May 11, 2018 in the Enid News & Eagle. The data surrounding the issue of mental illness in this column is specific to Oklahoma, but the general themes hold true for America in general. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and few places need awareness of this issue more than … Continue reading Facing our demon: Mental illness
Month: May 2018
Giving the gift of life
This post originally was published in the Enid News & Eagle April 30, 2018 as an article on organ and tissue donation. If you haven't already registered as an organ and tissue donor, please visit organdonor.org and do so. The mother and three of the kids in the picture below wouldn't exist if it weren't … Continue reading Giving the gift of life
Truth and reconciliation … one small act of love at a time
I normally wouldn’t advise seeking wisdom on Facebook. It’s become a trash soup of hate mongering, clickbait and fake news trolls — all mixed in with the cat videos and actual news we all want to see. But, if you use a fine enough sieve, you can still find some gems of wisdom in the … Continue reading Truth and reconciliation … one small act of love at a time
James R. Neal 