“On balance, Americans would be better off if they understood themselves, their nation, and their nation’s history better.” – Robert Kagan, author of “Dangerous Nation” By Marc C. Johnson Conservatives have long…
Category: Guest Column
IN GOOD HEALTH: At Dawn’s Early Light
A reason to get out of bed every morning. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed They say morning sunlight is good for us. As someone who used to go to bed at 11:00…
BUTCH’S BLOG: The Ladies Who Read …
By Butch Freedman … and one guy. Our little community has an ongoing book club. We meet once a month to discuss that month’s book selection. It’s a fun time, low pressure,…
MANY THINGS CONSIDERED: Trashing a Legacy and More
For with a country as with a person, “What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” – Lyndon B. Johnson, March 15, 1965…
I’VE BEEN THINKING … Why feminism has always worked for me
By Jim Heffernan (Cover of Ms. First Issue, July 1972) I’ve been thinking about why I was a charter subscriber to Ms. Magazine when it came out in July 1972. I can’t…
BUTCH’S BLOG: I’m Sick of This
By Butch Freedman I’ve been dealing lately with a persistent cold; it’s knocking me on my butt. Bev brought it back from our Mexico trip and kindly passed it on to me….
BOOK REVIEW: The Will to Change by bell hooks
By Jim Heffernan This is a book Liz Plank mentioned in her book and I thought it would be worthwhile. I’ve heard of bell hooks (she does not use capital letters for…
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Small Acts of Kindness
By Lianne Thompson We’re operating in a culture that pays for attention. I’m asking you to give me the gift of your attention. Please read through what’s written here and let it…
BUTCH’S BLOG: My Education
By Butch Freedman I entered teaching through the side door, but I stayed in for a career. It wasn’t my first choice of occupations, that would have been making a living as…
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Nature Rx
Touching grass is harder than it sounds for some of us. Here’s what has motivated me to get my daily dose of nature. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed Thanks to my quirky…
