Author Archives: Becca Kello

Becca Kello is an Episcopal priest serving the Diocese of Lexington as Canon Missioner, and is passionate about discipleship, community, and justice.

Gender Stereotypes and Toys

As a preschool teacher, I am constantly surrounded by the effects of marketing geared toward children. I’ve got a lot of opinions on the issues of gender stereotyping and children, for example-I often encourage my very gender biased class to cross the lines in dramatic play, blocks, and especially in friendship bonds. It’s a hardContinue reading “Gender Stereotypes and Toys”

I typically love anyone who discusses narratives, death, light, love, and God….but this was sincerely surprising. danielholter: taleeroe: ianramsrud: louobedlam: zoetica: The most surprising interview of 2011, so far. CORRECTION: the most surprisingly rich and illuminating interview of 2011, so far.  I know some who find him to be quite vile and I have always foundContinue reading

A mighty good non-violent response.

daytripped: needy-girl: ‎”I will mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot driveContinue reading “A mighty good non-violent response.”

Tonight’s Events: A Dialog

Alex: What does the death of one man mean? Jared: Quit being deep. Alex: It’s a sincere question. I don’t know the answer. Jared: Symbolic vengeance. Alex: I don’t have a cogent thought on that. I feel ambivalent. Kristin: One less person to attack America. Alex: That doesn’t sound like a well thought out orContinue reading “Tonight’s Events: A Dialog”

Tyler Knott: An Open Letter to the Boy I Was

“Laugh.  Truly laugh.  Let life and all of its folly steal the breath from your bodyand replace it with the staccato melody of giggles and guffaws;the laughter that comes without fair warning and continues withoutapology.” tylerknott: I can see you there, staring out with a mixture of wonderand fascination. I see the light behind your eyes,Continue reading “Tyler Knott: An Open Letter to the Boy I Was”

Benjamin Apple: “Meta”

This reminds me why I was friends with ol’ Apple Jacks in the first place. benjaminapple: People keep using the word “meta” to describe something that’s self-referential or that breaks the fourth wall. I use it that way too, usually to say “Going meta in improv and sketch sucks unless it’s earned or organic orContinue reading “Benjamin Apple: “Meta””