Obama Archives | Lori Roeleveld | Lori Roeleveld, Author. Speaker. Disturber of hobbits.

If You Can Keep Your Head When All About You . . .
Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 4 Comments

Fear talk rules the day. I’m not afraid right now but that’s because I feel safe. I know where all my loved ones are and my little town isn’t...
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I Want People to Stop Yelling at Me
Sunday, August 30th, 2015 6 Comments

Passion inspires me. I respect passion. I find it contagious. I’m also a fan of enthusiasm and zeal. What does not float my boat is strident h...
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Dear IRS – Because You Were Wondering . . .
Sunday, May 19th, 2013 3 Comments

Dear IRS: I am always and always will be willing to share with you the "content of my prayers." Tonight it is this: Dear Lord, ...
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Winning the Battle, Losing the War, Missing the Point Entirely
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 7 Comments

I'm not taking sides. Well, not with this post. I just think that the presidential debates make a great illustration. According to the spin...
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My Faith is Not in Obama (or why I won’t clap for Tinkerbell)
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 11 Comments

There is a scene in Peter Pan when Tinkerbell has drunk poison to save Peter. The audience is told that if they believe in fairies they should clap v...
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