A recent article in the Wall Street Journal provided information pertaining to how Instagram was having a deleterious effect on teens (especially girls). While many have been concerned about the amount of screentime young people are engaging with, this particular...
I am sad to hear that John Plummer, a wonderful educator, recently passed away. My condolences to John’s family. Please know that he made a lasting impact on people’s lives. Upon reading the notice, my memories took me back to Cole Junior High School (as it was called...
Above: A statue of Gouverneur Warren at Gettysburg. Warren arranged the last-minute defense of Little Round Top during the Battle of Gettysburg and is often referred to as the "Hero of Little Round Top." The Battle of Gettysburg has meaning that exceeds the conflict...
We all are stories in the making. I write this shortly following the loss of my father-in-law, Henri Arts, who certainly lived a full life during his 92 years. Born in Holland, he lived through German occupation, and left for America with his wife, Mary, seven months...
The George Floyd murder trial evoked many emotions across the Unites States. Played out before our eyes were a number of themes that have plagued us for years. At center was the issue of race. For those who have experienced some of racism’s tentacles it is difficult...
Above: The U.S. Capitol / Photo by Louis Velazquez on Unsplash If we are to learn anything from the storming of our nation’s capitol honest reflection is in order. Who are we? What do we want for our country? How can all people have a voice in democracy? What changes...
Science and ingenuity have offered us hope when it comes to addressing the Coronavirus. We have suffered loss, endured shutdowns, and been forced to distance. Now an end is in sight. Powerful vaccines have been proven to be effective in ameliorating the damage caused...
Winter’s clouds are often filled with snow. Meteorologists (smart people who know a lot about weather) can tell us when and where certain atmospheric conditions will occur, but they have little knowledge regarding what’s in the hearts and minds of things like snow....
Impetus for this poem, and article, came from a situation where a homeless person was traumatized while living out of their car. It could have happened here. It also could have happened far away. Either way, homelessness is a scourge that impacts far too many. While...
By Bob Houghtaling This is a suggestion Our situation demands That today it’s important To please wash your hands A virulent danger Has come to each door Do this little thing And it hurts us no more This is a plea A volunteer task Under the current situation Just put...
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