I often find myself with emotions torn on these “patriotic” holidays. Fifty years ago, the war in Vietnam was front and center. Many my age who were there still suffer…
I celebrate the women of the world, young and old, all colors and backgrounds, leading us into a future where all people matter! Thank you moms, sisters, daughters and friends, 20,000…
I believe the greatest way we can honor veterans is to make sure there are no more wars. Full disclosure: I am not a veteran of military service. During the…
Heavy frost here this morning with clear skies. The sun has arrived and will warm things up nicely. A good day to go to City Hall to vote, a delight even…
Today marks the day in 1945 the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, followed three days later by another being dropped on Nagasaki. More than 130,000 people were killed,…
Some days the world seems so insane I feel like I can’t just post more “pretty pictures.” So I post these lovely flowers today, all from my garden this week, and…
No matter the season I spend a fair bit of time on streams with my camera. I look for the texture of the water, especially the ripples, and…
Yes, “More poetry is needed!” From today’s Writer’s Almanac, a poem that fits the mood of much of what I feel day-to-day as I wander, especially given the plight of…
The song, “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” is part of my growing up in this world. It is more than just a song—it has always been part of a powerful message…
