My Country ’tis of thee, Our children are dying!
The tragic events in Newtown Connecticut that resulted in the deaths of 20 young children, 6 dedicated educators, one 20 year old shooter, and his mother last December were a call to take action...
View ArticleAttitude of Latitude….or of Caring Circumspection?
I am back to talking about gun safety again even though my first thought is that I have said much and others have said much..what more is there to say? On second thought, it is clear that new...
View ArticleDeath in the Time of Holly and Ivy
She died. Let me repeat, she died. While we have all been coping with family emergencies of our own or shopping or attending holiday parties, Claire Davis died. I was hoping that she would...
View ArticleIn Praise of Community: Jason Reynolds and The Boy in the Black Suit
I’m in the process of moving from Albany to New York City, and leaving a place where I’ve lived for 32 years makes me think of community, and what it means to be part of a community. I will certainly...
View ArticleIndividual Stories and Community Stories: Review of A Fighting Chance
I have often written about the role of small presses in publishing diverse books that also present a wider range of subject matter, points of view, and styles. These books typically don’t appear on...
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