A generosity of spirit; a sense of hope
Stories of the contemporary experience by one of our nation’s most celebrated writers.
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Bringing a measure of justice to an unjust world
Donna Leon’s latest mystery continues to explore “the ambiguity between moral and legal justice.”
Our endless and proper work
As our country goes through troubled times, how will we stand up for the least among us?
From the bookshelf: February 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. Here are summaries of the books I read in February.
Reimagining a freedom movement
Q&A with Bennett Parten on reimagining Sherman’s March to the Sea as a freedom movement.
A marvel of design, function, and livability
A thoughtfully written and richly illustrated book on Amsterdam’s historic canal district.
The next four years will be filled with upheaval and uncertainty . . . just look at our history
History tells us that the chaos and upheaval of the next four years will not be unprecedented.
From the bookshelf: January 2025
Each month I have a goal to read five books. Here are the books I read in January 2025.
For anybody who could use a break
Set aside time to care for yourself before getting up again to continue caring for others.
Systemic change only occurs after acknowledging a systemic problem
Tech leaders do not have the mandate or the ethics necessary to govern so much of our societies.
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