A Veterans Day Memory
About Don Mathis
The Carrot or the Stick
I thank my father for the guidance he gave. I pray the lessons of omission ended with my generation.
I thank my father for the guidance he gave. I pray the lessons of omission ended with my generation.
Adolescent Interests Become Adult Endeavors
Writing is more than a hobby; it is a way of life.
Writing is more than a hobby; it is a way of life.
Banned in Boston: Watch Out for Walt Whitman
When people see themselves reflected meaningfully in literature, it strengthens identity, belonging, and confidence.
When people see themselves reflected meaningfully in literature, it strengthens identity, belonging, and confidence.
Produce, as Well as People, Can Immigrate
I cannot speak enough about the benefits of immigrants — and the shameful way our administration treats them.
I cannot speak enough about the benefits of immigrants — and the shameful way our administration treats them.
National Organization for Women, 60 Years On
The National Organization for Women still has work to accomplish.
The National Organization for Women still has work to accomplish.
Rock & Roll Heaven; 2025 Edition
This week, we remember music stars (age of death in parenthesis) who passed away this year.
This week, we remember music stars (age of death in parenthesis) who passed away this year.
Christmas Compilation From the Late Stars of 2025
Holiday Hits from Musicians Who've Recently Left Us
Holiday Hits from Musicians Who’ve Recently Left Us
I Should Have Known I Was in Trouble When the Restroom Lights Came On
If the light comes on by itself, it’s liable to go off by itself.
If the light comes on by itself, it’s liable to go off by itself.
Migrating Ideas
We are a nation of immigrants.
We are a nation of immigrants.
Juan Mejía – A Centennial Tribute
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, time to take a look at a member of America’s greatest generation.
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, time to take a look at a member of America’s greatest generation.
Periods of Possession
Call it a Period of Possession; don’t call it Visitation.
Call it a Period of Possession; don’t call it Visitation.
Devil’s Dictionary, 2025 Revision
“If these words sound extreme and upsetting, it’s because what’s happening IS extremely upsetting. We need to stop normalizing it.” – Jennifer Elizabeth
“If these words sound extreme and upsetting, it’s because what’s happening IS extremely upsetting. We need to stop normalizing it.” – Jennifer Elizabeth
Garden Girl
May is Gifts from the Garden Month
May is Gifts from the Garden Month
First They Came…
A Time to Speak
A Time to Speak
Thoughts on a Lifetime of Love
Valentine's Day is a good time to consider the factors that can create a healthy relationship.
Valentine’s Day is a good time to consider the factors that can create a healthy relationship.