#Opinion

Oct 11, 20171 min

I Told You So. Many, Many Times.

“When the volatile political bedfellows of money and religion discover the honeymoon is over, the break-up will affect all of us.” I...

Nov 5, 20142 min

Old Enough To Know Better — Too Young To Remember

My sisters are proud today. Why? Because many of us won elections yesterday. The victors are county commissioners, city council members,...

Sep 22, 20142 min

“Time Was…” And, Your Point Is?

Preface a statement in a debate with, “Time was…” and you lose me — immediately. Why? Because “time was” usually comes before a comment...

Aug 25, 20142 min

Stop Before Judging. Think Before Speaking.

It has been a struggle to put my feelings into words. For over two weeks, I have wanted to lash out at what I see as the opposition,...

Jun 3, 20142 min

The Violence Breaks My Heart

The violence breaks my heart. Boys treat girls like garbage. Playmates plot to kill a friend after a sleepover. Assailants target...

Sep 16, 20131 min

Monday Morning One-Liners

Morning view. 1. We do not choose our DNA. 2. Our social budget has a surplus of deceit and a deficit of honesty. 3. If children do not...

Mar 19, 20132 min

Call This Duck A Duck

“When the volatile political bedfellows of money and religion discover the honeymoon is over, the break-up will affect all of us. When...

Nov 7, 20121 min

Joanna’s Request

It’s the morning after. And that phrase has many connotations. I am referring, however, to the morning after the end to a very long,...