An Extraordinary Measure of Caring
Most of us demonstrate our concern for less fortunate others with donations, volunteer work, and maybe activism…if we’re truly engaged. But the true story of Kempton Bunton reminds us that … Continue reading
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Taking Advantage
In the late 1950’s into the 1960’s, a TV program eventually called “Who Do You Trust?” was popular. Today, we have no choice but to attempt to answer the question … Continue reading
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Positive from Negative
When I was in high school, I was confused to discover that so many great writers suffered from bad choices of one sort or another—alcohol, drugs, affairs, etc. What was … Continue reading
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Shoved into Another Culture
When we encounter people from a culture unlike our daily lives, we feel uncomfortable. We don’t fit in with them. We don’t know how to act and we blame our … Continue reading
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Sing a Song of Joy into the World
This time of year, holiday shopping catalogues multiply like zucchini in summer. Of course you need this! Who wouldn’t love one of these? Meanwhile, TV ads coax us to indulge … Continue reading
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Beneath the Surface
Long ago, in a world far, far away, I had the responsibility of explaining the gist of a court custody hearing to a child of about six in terms that … Continue reading
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Whatever the Hell You Want
In the midst of entertaining guests and cooking turkey and shopping the Black Friday deals, those who celebrate Thanksgiving try to remember what it was they were thankful for in … Continue reading
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Therapy by Dog
Talking about mental illness is trendy, but going beyond talk is challenging. Recently, my husband and I watched a program on PBS about Patriot Paws, a disability service and support … Continue reading
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One Decision Away
We all remember one moment, one decision, that drove the direction of the rest of our lives. In some cases, we count ourselves lucky. In other cases, we rue the … Continue reading
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America, We Hardly Know Ye
When I was in elementary school, my class enthusiastically sang “I like the United States of America/ I like the way we all live without fear/ I like to vote … Continue reading
