Franklin begats family tradition
Like clockwork, the Sunset Shelter picnic tables at Franklin’s Province Park were jam-packed with trays of warm fried chicken, homemade noodles, crunchy cabbage salad...
Soccer, women, men and ‘equality’
<p>Years ago, I asked my wife to watch a women’s basketball game at Butler. She declined the invitation even though the games were free...
Soccer, women, men and ‘equality’
Years ago, I asked my wife to watch a women’s basketball game at Butler. She declined the invitation even though the games were free...
How should Americans engage globally?
I’ve been struck recently by news coverage of climate change and humans’ degradation of the planet. Two opposing themes keep appearing. One is the...
This baby owl is a hoot
Looking back, burping the owl was the first mistake.Cuing the barking dogs was the second, but I’m getting ahead of myself.We planted strawberries in...
This baby owl is a hoot
<p>Looking back, burping the owl was the first mistake.</p><p>Cuing the barking dogs was the second, but I’m getting ahead of myself.</p><p>We planted strawberries in...
Please save me from guessing game; Say your name and let’s catch up
The woman sitting nearby asked me if I used to teach. I said I once taught at the middle school. “I thought I recognized...
Unequal human rights a scourge, unacceptable form of abortion
There are many issues that will factor into the 2020 presidential campaigns—climate change, race and justice, impeachment, Russian interference and immigration. Perhaps the most...
Please save me from guessing game; Say your name and let’s catch up
<p>The woman sitting nearby asked me if I used to teach. I said I once taught at the middle school. “I thought I recognized...
Decision making made easier
<p><strong>C</strong>hocolate or vanilla? Coffee or tea? Dress up or stay casual? Go to bed early or stay up late?</p><p>Each day we’re faced with countless...