All of a sudden, we Whites discover what people of color have known for three and a half years: the man in the White House—the “wizard behind the screen”–does not have a clue as to how to deal with a crisis or to muster one ounce of compassion. Continue reading
Around twenty-five years ago we had a joyful addition to our family—a newly weaned basset hound puppy named Lily. She was the sweetest dog with whom we have ever shared our home. Our friend Susie Beamer gave her to us, and I remember when Susie, with Lily trailing behind her…. Continue reading
The only way I know to address the selfishness and greed of our society is to question some of the assumptions held closest and dearest to our hearts. And seldom does any culture do that voluntarily. Almost always such a change comes only through catastrophe. Continue reading
