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 …
October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Since I’m disabled, you’d think I was pretty excited about this occasion. Not really. Although the concept is admirable, its impact seems …
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 …
“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 …
I don’t know if President Bush has ever heard of Separation of Church and State but if he ever finds the time, maybe he should read the first amendment of …
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 …
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. …
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. …