I just finished MLK Jr.'s book Why We Can't Wait. It's #78 on the Modern Library's 100 Best Nonfiction list. What a history lesson. Sure, I learned a brief overview of the civil rights movement in high–school history classes...and I've seen it in the background of various television shows and movies. But to read... Continue Reading →
Are you planning to volunteer on Monday as part of the MLK Day of Service? If you don't have plans yet, find an opportunity here. I'll be volunteering at a special Boston Children's Chorus concert. "An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to... Continue Reading →
I woke up on Christmas eve morning to the news of more senseless deaths at the hands of a crazy person with an assault weapon. About 10 miles from my hometown, an ex-convict set his house and car on fire to lure firefighters to the scene, in order to kill them. He killed a... Continue Reading →
It's International Human Rights Day. Today, I think of all the people in this world who do not enjoy basic human rights. Read these stories of prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders, and take action if you have time this week! It's easy as writing a letter, sending an email, tweeting...show these countries... Continue Reading →
It was announced today that Will and Kate are expecting a baby. The world is so excited that their website is down! Poor Kate is in hospital yakking her brains out. Feel better soon, Kate. I went to see my family over the weekend for a belated Thanksgiving. I put together my mom's fake... Continue Reading →
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