Opinion

It’s time to stop pretending this U.S. Supreme Court cares about anything but protecting power and privilege.

It was our 43rd anniversary and I decided to take Mary Ellen to a local art show and stay downtown in a bed and breakfast. My wife loves B&Bs so I was sure she would enjoy the evening.

The circus comes to the Trares household this weekend.

America is not acclaimed worldwide as a land of respect for elders.

There is a lot about aging that I’m fine with. Getting to know and love my grandchildren is beyond anything that I expected, and there’s something to be said about not having to set an alarm for Monday mornings.

“We just have to learn to talk to each other again” when we have political conversations. That is the solution Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers suggest in their book, “I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening).”

History is nothing if not a great teacher. It was former president Franklin D. Roosevelt, during his first inaugural address and entering office three years deep into the Great Depression who provided an unparalleled way to address fear during turbulent times. Delivered ninety years ago, it feels remarkably applicable today as well.

I am a huge fan of movies. I almost like movies more than books. Almost. I realize that comes awfully close to blasphemous coming from a librarian, but it’s true. There is just something wonderful about a story playing out before your eyes and marveling at the craft of so many skilled individuals that make it happen.

Pastor Mary is retiring at the end of June, and I am trying to write a song.

Recently, I was asked what the differences are in economic policy for places that are growing, and those in decline. There’s a fair amount of research on the issue, some of which I’ve authored. I’ll try to summarize and focus on the main differences and similarities.