As I travel down Ferry Street toward Library Park, I am impressed by the display of American flags on the park. Each flag represents an individual and each individual has their own story of service as a veteran or first responder. This display brings to my mind these May 30, 1949, photos of ...
Am I the only one who’s misplaced their driving mojo during the pandemic? Actually, anyone who has been misguided enough to ride in the co-pilot seat with me would claim I’ve never had any driving mojo. With one minor fender bender on my 50-year driving resume, that would seem a bit ...
As our country faces enormous challenges, let's be inspired by what Abraham Lincoln said of America's noble purpose: "government of the people, by the people, for the people." Lincoln spoke those words during the Gettysburg address of 1863 when America's survival as a nation was in peril ...
This week the House will meet outside of Representatives Hall for the first time since the Civil War and next week the Senate will meet in Representatives Hall. The historic changes allow lawmakers to adhere to social distancing recommendations to avoid coronavirus transmission. The ...
Do you enjoy walks at your local park? Do you shop in the local corner store? Ever drive through town late at night? How about taking a jog in the neighborhood where a new house is being built? Do you fear these simple activities could risk your well-being? If you are a person of color, you ...
This is normally a time of cherished rituals. Proms. Senior picnics. Graduation ceremonies. A time to mark the end of one chapter in life and the beginning of a new experience. Class of 2020, I am sorry that you will not experience many of those rituals, at least in the same way. While the ...
