• Make America WHAT Again?

    August 24, 2015

    The campaign slogan of the notorious presidential candidate Donald Trump is “Make America Great Again”. In a chilling throwback to the disastrous Nixon years, he…

    Mental Illness for Fun

    August 19, 2015

    I’ve never liked Oprah Winfrey. My dislike dates back to the first time I saw her show many years ago. The great humanitarian, giver of…

    I Do Not Respect Your Opinion

    August 8, 2015

    I do not respect your opinion if it lacks empathy and compassion towards all of your fellow creatures. I do not respect your opinion if…

    Wisdom and Friendship

    June 28, 2015

    Two cheerful owls greet us upon entry to this site. “The wiser way to friendship” we learn is to be found here. Recent events sadly…

    The Bird Who Borrowed His Plumes

    April 7, 2015

    The Bird Who Borrowed His Plumes (An ancient tale rewritten in my own words.) A jay wandered into a yard where peacocks used to walk.…

    Christmas Past

    December 14, 2014

    Always on Christmas night there was music. An uncle played the fiddle, a cousin sang “Cherry Ripe,” and another uncle sang “Drake’s Drum.” It was…

    America After Newtown

    December 12, 2014

    On the weekend of the second anniversary of Newtown here in my home state of Connecticut I offer this article: Newtown Massacre Anniversary: Since Sandy…

    Another Perspective on Immigrants

    December 9, 2014

    Ten Ways Immigrants Help Build and Strengthen Our Economy By Jason Furman & Danielle Gray July 12, 2012 America is a nation of immigrants. Our…

    Grieving During the Holidays

    December 5, 2014

    (from the Grief Support Center at BelovedHearts.com) Grieving during the holidays is difficult, especially the first holiday cycle after the passing of a loved one.…

    Yet Another Christmas Story

    December 4, 2014

    New York Times, Dec. 3, 2014 A Search for Justice in the Eric Garner Case By The Editorial Board The Staten Island grand jury must…