I’ll see you at the ground-breaking
Biden’s SOTU address was effective — for him, for his policies, for his party, and for the country.
All posts filed under: The Times We Live In
Addressing the challenges of our polarized times
Don’t believe everything you think
We often believe myths because they reinforce deeply held beliefs or because we like a well-told tale.
Protecting the pearl of the Black Sea
Odesa is added to the World Heritage List as Timothy Snyder speaks to why the world needs Ukrainian victory.
The enduring nature of America’s original sin
Adam Serwer calls out the cruelty that, for people of color, is at the heart of the American experience.
Feels like freedom
Ruthie Foster builds on the musical traditions that fueled the Civil Rights movement.
In some cases, it is obvious who committed the crime
Agatha Christie’s best-known mystery sets me off on a year of reading crime stories…fictional and real.
I love the pithy proverb – Volume 7
The most recent volume of the short and to-the-point adages that capture truth in a few words.
We live remarkable lives
Rules for the road help us see how we want to live.
Gratitude to Ukraine
President Zelenskyy reminded Americans of who we say we are, and why that matters to the world.
The most memorable books I read in 2022
A teaser for the annual “Books I Read” post…with five to remember from my 2022 book pile.
