A Letter to Congress
If we as a nation accept that there must be an awakening to the issues regarding women, then we all should be compelled to deeply examine the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. From our point of […]
America
Opinions Matter
On January 18, 2018, just seven days after President Trump made his remark about people from “shithole countries,” the Gallup news organization released the results of a new poll. It revealed that globally, when 1,000 […]
Highways of Hell
I peel my sweaty fingers off the sticky steering wheel. Flicking the vents in the optimistic hope of even a small breath of cool air. Forced to roll the windows down in the 90-degree […]
Betsy Devoid
On February 7, 2017, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Betsy DeVos as President Trump’s new Secretary of Education. The vote was historic, but not for a positive reason: DeVos was confirmed only because […]
Etched in Stone
The town of Hancock, NH, where I live, is 237 years old, and even though the population has dwindled to 1,654 inhabitants, the fact that the town has existed for so many years necessitates […]
Blind Leaders
As if Donald Trump were a black hole, the media sadly cannot escape his gravity; like a magnet to steel, bombastic remarks are usually good for ratings. But his remarks, either in their totality or […]
The Pumpkin Riots
The Pumpkin Riots In the imagery of New Hampshire, Keene perhaps is not what one considers to be a quaint New England town. It is not particularly wealthy, and the advent of chain stores […]
Future Cities – Future People
Perhaps few would argue there is nothing more joyful than watching children participate in group activities. The energy, playfulness, and exuberance are usually only pleasant memories for adults. We feel their joy, and might also […]
I Only Believe What is Good for Me
On November 7th, voters in Denton, Texas took the extraordinary step of banning shale gas production, commonly known as “fracking.” As many know, the process of shale gas production is highly controversial since enough evidence […]
Being Home
Today I arrived home from Ukraine after a month-long journey that could only be described as a blessing. No place I have known can rival the wondrous harvest colors of Ukraine. I am proud to […]
