Opportunity as Compassionate People
A friend of mine, HoCoRising, wrote a blog post earlier this week called "Obligation as Compassionate People." It starts: Last week, during the Forum on Ending Homelessness, Norm Sucher from…
Birthdays, vampires, cake and kindness
So I think I squandered my big birthday wish on the gorgeous weather. At the risk of jinxing it, it appears that spring may have FINALLY arrived to these parts,…
The Freedom of Silence
"...but you'll NEVER take my guns." A comment, said in passing. A handful of words that fell echoing into my brain, shocking in their casual indifference to context and surroundings…
As Explosive as a Dog Sneeze
"As explosive as a dog sneeze." There's a phrase you don't hear every day, and here's another: I am no stranger to being sneezed upon by dogs. I don't know…
The Perils of Doggie Bath Day
"Someone smells like a dog." "Why are you looking at me?" Our dogs are pretty clean, overall. They don't have many chances to get dirty, although in our old house…
Heartfelt Thanks
Thank you. Because of you - my friends (online and offline), my family and my readers - I was honored with the title of "Best Celebrity Bartender" for Evening in the Stacks: Sparkle and…
An Open Letter to Dave Barry
Dear Mr. Barry, Where to begin? I suppose the most logical place is this: I swear I am not making this up. I've been a fan of yours since I…