Here in the United States, it’s Independence Day. Some of us are waving our flags. Some are gathered with friends and family, grilling up some fun. Some are watching fireworks, eyes trained toward the heavens in awe. …
World Press Freedom Day
I just watched something on the Beeb News site that caused me to catch my breath and to tear up a bit. It’s here and it’s amazing. It’s a brief video about Zehra Dogan. Two minutes and forty…
Boston, In a Heartbeat
I’m not from Boston. I lived there for a few years, and I loved it so much that I’ve always said I’d move back in a heartbeat. That sentiment hasn’t changed. Whenever there’s a tragedy in the…
A Woman’s Definition (and “Gift” isn’t a part of it)
I do my best to avoid politics here, as I prefer to keep those thoughts and beliefs separate from this place of expression. So please believe me when I say this post isn’t political. When I was…