A hinge point in history?
Coronavirus mutations are outflanking us, mutating through the bodies of unvaccinated people, sending us into the never-ending narrative of a forever global virus pandemic....
Return of the The Treat Lady?
The dogs are missing me.My husband, Peter, predicted this after we moved. “All the dogs will miss you!” he said. “They are going to...
The seasons of our lives
I have a 95 year-old father-in-law — we call him “Pop” — who until recently lived with my wife and me. He was cloistered...
Adventures everywhere
Years ago, I had trouble with my septic system. If you’ve ever had that kind of trouble, you know what kind of trouble it...
Warnings of the coming apocalypse
I recall being told many times over my life that the world is running out of oil. I was told that we need to...
Hitting backspace on camp letters
The backspace key was heavily used as I tried to type short notes to my daughters while they were away at camp.“I hate when...
The United States vs. China
The headline accompanying this column is a rather dramatic way of putting it, but the reality is that China aspires to meet and surpass...
When will it feel like a home?
I’m not sure when a house becomes a home, but I don’t think we’re quite there yet.My husband, Peter, and I have moved into...
Opinions are like noses …
If you’ve been with me for a while, of course, you know I’m a sucker for an adage. Perhaps the root of my affection...
America, the beautiful evolving nation
You have a right to think whatever you like about anything.You have a right to stand on public property in the middle of town...