War
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9/11 — 25 Year Later, Part III
The damage wrought by 9/11 to our psyches was enormous. The cost of the chain of events leading from 9/11 to the current administration is incalculable. Continue reading
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9/11 — 25 Years Later, Part I
“Astonishing” was how the Washington Post first reported the terrorist attack — an adjective still seared into my memory 25 years later. [Part 1 of three parts.] Continue reading
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Pushing Buttons
Some buttons are meant to be pushed. Continue reading
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Summer Reading 2026
“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature.” — Maya Angelou Continue reading
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SURGICAL LESSONS — RESOLVE!
The stages of recovery from a tough surgery take time to go through, but perhaps in the end, you have renewed resolve to move forward. Continue reading
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The World is On Fire
“I am your warrior. I am your justice. I am your retribution.” — Donald Trump, June 24, 2023 Continue reading
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Can You Hear It, Brother? — Part TWO
The turbulence of late 1960’s impacted everyone, even a Junior High School student from a small town in Western Pennsylvania. Continue reading
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Grief Work
Part of getting over grief is knowing that you will never get over it. Continue reading
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The Sound of Entitlement
I was awakened by the sound of titanium hitting a wood surface and instantly remembered that membership has its ignorance. Continue reading
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Sunrise Escapes
“Sometimes escape can be an art, or a selfishness, or just a gift you need to give yourself.” — Stephen Dunn, from his poem, “Mercy” Continue reading
