This piece is fiction, yes. At least a fictionalized account of how a woman I know ended up living with an Indian family. _______ MOTHER OF THE YEAR Mom got …
Political Junkie Sounds Off
By now, I think most of you know I am a political junkie. You are all warned: this column is political. We-the collective American People-have reached a precarious place. I …
Our Own War For Freedom and Equality
“Did you see the debate?” That was the question of the day following the presidential debate last week. Of course we saw it! Who didn’t? Two people using political jargon …
Disability: A Weakness or Strength?
Something to ponder: Is a disability a weakness or strength? Interesting question, isn’t it? One that, if you’re like me, you’ve never really considered. But, somewhere in that warm abyss …
If You Only Knew
If You Only Knew…. If you only knew the pain we feel when we struggle to fight a battle — a battle so often fought alone If you only knew …
Poverty In America
How do we reduce poverty in America? Now, that is a question. Poverty isn’t going away by itself. The Census says reports that 45 million Americans don’t have health insurance. …
Beaches and Wheels
In another life, another situation, under different circumstances, I could have been a beach person. If I do some extremely deep soul-searching, I find that I am a beach person. …
Constitution
In case nobody’s noticed, it’s election time. I just sat through the Democratic National Convention. In a few weeks I’ll do the same with the Republican production. Don’t get me …
Benefits or Stepping Stones
I find it absolutely amazing how many people these days want to be disabled. Actually, they want the “benefits” of being disabled. They think there are benefits. I see them …