politics – Bethanne Kim

Discussing Hot-Button Topics

Originally published on The Moderate Mom. “Never discuss politics and religion” is reasonable advice for day to day harmony, because the topics bring out such strong feelings, but it has led to some unpleasant long-term side effects. People truly do not understand how people can have different belief than they do because people do not […]

Bethanne Kim 5 years agoAugust 16, 2019

Current Events General

How Do You Handle Different Beliefs?

“Never discuss politics and religion” is reasonable advice for day to day harmony, because the topics bring out such strong feelings, but it has led to some unpleasant long-term side effects. People truly do not understand how people can have different belief than they do because people do not discuss their beliefs with anyone whose […]

Bethanne Kim 6 years ago

Fun and Games General

Manners Matter – Even Online

Writing a blog when no one comments can feel somewhat pointless. I know I could get more people to comment by being more, well, political in my comments. I strive to be non-judgmental, polite even, in what I write and how I phrase it. I use good manners. That isn’t the way to have posts […]

Bethanne Kim 8 years agoNovember 1, 2021

General

The Capitol Building

When was the last time you visited your state capitol building? You know – the building in the state capital where the State Legislature meets. The Governor’s Mansion is probably nearby. Have you visited that too, if your state allows? If you have kids, have you taken them to visit and to watch our government […]

Bethanne Kim 9 years ago