The other morning while I was working out on the elliptical machine at the gym, I suddenly remembered something from 1979. I recalled that not long after the suicide of my 28 year old brother Tommy, our father said that Tom had asked him where he could buy a gun and Dad said he told…… Continue reading Yes, It is About Guns
Category: My Voice
Opinion essays. Any topic
Topple the Mighty from their Thrones
“He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of lowly esteem.” – Mary of Nazareth [circa 2,000 years ago] I cannot seem to come up with anything snarky or witty to write regarding the “carnage” that is taking place in Washington since Trump has assumed office and went into a maniacal…… Continue reading Topple the Mighty from their Thrones
Growing up Dayton
“You can take the girl out of Dayton, but you can’t take Dayton out of the girl.” Here is a list of experiences I had while growing up in Dayton, Kentucky in the 1960s: Wading in the muddy water of the Ohio River, allowing the frothy waves churned by a passing barge, to slap against…… Continue reading Growing up Dayton
