I was recently disquieted when I watched a film from 2006 called “War Made Easy.” It is based on a book by the same name by former columnist Norman Solomon and narrated by Sean Penn. RootsAction The film was offered by a group, RootsAction, that works to promote equal justice and end war. On its […]
It’s been a long time since I had a child in public school since my daughter’s now 32. I substitute teach occasionally But I started in mid-fall substitute teaching in two area school districts. I only do this about once a week and generally in middle and high school. Strong belief in public education I […]
I’ve been thinking a lot about that question. And, in fact, I even discussed it with my primary care physician during my recent annual checkup. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, who has very impressive credentials, bolstered my argument in a recent New York Times interview and on Smerconish on CNN last Saturday. Well respected physician Emanuel, a […]
I’m really sick that Top Secret documents have been found in President Biden’s possession. Now, they’ve been found in at least three places, his office in Washington, in his garage with his Corvette and now in his home office. Come on, Joe! The stories are quite different between what President Biden did and what former […]
No, I didn’t know her. Never met her. But she so inspired me. You see, I was in the first group of students reaching college age after the post-World War II Baby Boom. My group of women friends and I were determined to make our mark. My mom and my college experience My mother thought […]
Inflation is trending slightly downward, gas prices are down, the stock market is reacting somewhat positively, unemployment remains steadily low. So I guess the end of 2022 isn’t so bad, right? Corporate profits? What I keep wondering, though, is how much corporate greed fueled inflation that has hit everyone hard in the pocketbook? Corporations in […]
I know you understand the idea of Donald Trump and the news media. Obviously, the circus has begun. But you may be wondering what that has to do with my University of Phoenix students. I think they are all related. And they have broader implications. Student response sad and frightening I teach four different communication […]
Like anyone who has lost someone dear, I often think about the departure and how it might have been easier. My father died of the effects of Alzheimer’s in 2014 late one evening in the memory care unit where he’d been living. Family members were present. My mother died in 2020 just 13 days shy […]
I clicked on a Facebook post today promising me free solar under a supposed new Arkansas law. I looked that up. It isn’t true. But now I have at least 10 messages from solar energy suppliers on Facebook wanting my business. Federal tax rebates are available for solar. Those cover about 30 percent of the […]
Does Gov. Ron DeSantis think it’s funny to send two planeloads of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard without notice? Just who is he trying to amuse? Following Texas and Arizona DeSantis’ office told CNN: “States like Massachusetts, New York, and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country […]