I had occasion to be at a health care facility in New York City last week and while at the registration desk, I noticed a disturbing sign: “Verbally or physically … Continue reading Incivility
Frederick Buechner
I was with him just once. It was more than a half century ago. But I will never forget it. Frederick Buechner died on Monday at the age of 96. … Continue reading Frederick Buechner
Memorial Day, 2022
Flagpole Presentation Palisades, NY 10964 Thank you to the organizers of this event and to American Legion John M. Perry Post #1044 in Sparkill for the invitation to speak on … Continue reading Memorial Day, 2022
The First Step Forward
As of this writing, ballots for the 2020 Presidential election are still being counted. But, whoever wins, one thing is certain: there was no clear mandate for either President Trump … Continue reading The First Step Forward
Fearless Leader
For me, the tone was set for Republican National Convention even before it began, with the decision about the party’s platform. I was a McGovern delegate at the Democratic Convention … Continue reading Fearless Leader