Freedom of Speech

Freedom of Speech

It was hot, humid, and yet incredibly dry that summer.    I was excited to celebrate our nation’s Bicentennial, a great celebration of democracy, with friends and fireworks that Saturday night.   The heat of the day accentuated the smell of brats on the...
My Mom is Rare

My Mom is Rare

“Your mom is rare,” said a colleague after listening to me explain my Mother’s view of Thanksgiving traditions.  For the past 20+ years, Mom would host anywhere from 25-40 folks for Thanksgiving Day dinner. Dad’s side of the family would convene to...
What to Do to Be a Stand

What to Do to Be a Stand

Tomorrow’s a big day, mid-term Election Day 2022. You might be most concerned about the economy and rising prices, the uptick in catastrophic weather events, challenges to our democracy, or the lingering impacts of COVID-19. America is a Big Idea, an organic...