It’s mid August and the election is fast approaching. I have always considered myself an independent (with a small “i”) willing to hear the voice of anyone with ideas that suggested they might do good for my city and state. Anyone willing to check my voting record will find that I have voted for Democrats [...]
It is not enough for disability advocates to argue for Visitability on a state-by-state basis. Visitability must become a national priority. Too often individuals become prisoners in their homes because they can’t safely navigate the steps. Visitability could liberate millions of people living in isolation from their friends, neighbors, and communities.
I have never been one to carp about the slowness or inefficiency of local government. Generally, I’m pretty satisfied with how my tax money gets spent. Sure, like everyone, I feel more dollars could be spent on certain problems, but well…I’m not in charge. A problem with my street this year made me wish that [...]
I consider myself internet savvy. I’m quick to spot a spam email that appears to be from a friend and I can spot a phishing attempt from a block away. I know about blogging. I’ve participated in various community forums in the past and probably will in the future. I think Twitter and Facebook are [...]
I was cleaning out some boxes of old books and memorabilia this past weekend and found a little gem of a book I’d forgot. It’s by Lafcadio Hearn and contains a collection of short stories and original art work by Manabu C. Saito. The original cover of the book is lost, so I don’t know [...]
I just finished re-reading a book with an alternative social structure, A Brother’s Price, by Wen Spencer. Stories that posit women as social dominants fascinate me. The weakness in most stories with this theme is how the social structure evolves. This novel, which is part science fiction and part romance, never addresses the issue. Male [...]
