Lighting the Flame
September 17, 2017
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Driving Under the Influence
Some years ago, I served on a six-person jury to determine the fate of a man accused of driving under the influence. The judge appointed me “forelady” of the jury – his choice of words, not mine. (As in, “Madam Forelady, has the jury reached a verdict?” Yes, the judge really did ask me that
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Bittersweet
There is a small stand of trees – mostly pines – to one side of our house. Nestled higgledy-piggledy amidst the pines are three small fir trees about so high.
Making a World of Difference
I want to begin by asking you to imagine you are planning a dinner party for the most special people in your life.
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Starting to Get a Little Nervous
Each August my family vacations for two weeks in a cabin on Mount Desert Island….
We explore the back roads on bikes, and one early morning I set out on my own.
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Reproductive Justice Redux
I grew up in the middle class. Despite a few economic downturns here and there, I have pretty much stayed there my entire life.
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