I've done a few walks before. A few years ago, I participated in a walk on World Water Day, to raise awareness about the fact that hundreds of millions of people don't have access to clean water. And for the past few years, I've participated in a walk for animals, raising funds for the... Continue Reading →
I'm a technology curmudgeon. I'm hanging on to my dumb phone for dear life. I buy CDs and books and think the e-book is the devil's plaything. I order physical DVDs from Netflix. I peruse Facebook a few times a week and that is the extent of my social media use. Another technological development... 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 →
I think we're all still reeling from the shooting rampage in Newtown. Why does this keep happening?? When I worked abroad in London in 1998, I remember being asked if I carried a gun with me at home, since I was an American. I remember being confused every time that question came up. I... 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 →
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