Grace of God and Two Little Girls
On January 21, 2010, a cold, clear day, Dean Pierson woke up early, as usual. The 59-year-old put on a pair of blue jeans and a hooded coat before…
Dampening Spirits
It is cold and wet and I am impatient at another half-day off wasted. For sure I have done the necessary household chores. I warmed myself with hot dishwater. The…
Another New York Times-Michael Gordon Special?
There is now a pattern to New York Times "investigative" stories that seek to pin the blame on some nefarious foreign enemy, as in the 2002 article on Iraq buying…
Cloud Muted Sunlight
Breeze hindered warmth Finds me protected Twixt porch railing and sun sopped wall. Lawn cluttered of straggling leaves Gives way to luxuriant green. The neighbor's Unfettered by shade. Daffodil and…
Probably Not
Is that new industry going to save your town? - Probably Not "In economic development, truth is the first casualty." You see, when the big boys come galloping in from…