End of the Year Political Observations
I am going to make some end-of-the-year observations about the way I see the political system, the economy, and our society evolving. Many elected officials do not have the political will to address
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Retrospective On President Obama’s First Year
Not surprisingly, since this is the first anniversary of President Obama’s inauguration, and the special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts has produced a result that seemed inconceivable six weeks ago, a
The Challenges of Being Visionary
I have often been described as a visionary, one who sees things before others do. It’s a very astute characterization. Being visionary does not always mean being correct, although I have been
Marriage in 31 Flavors
My wife Joyce and I celebrate our 31st wedding anniversary on February 10. This anniversary is more special than the 25th or the 30th, not only because it means that I have had
Up in the Air
I saw the movie Up in the Air recently, and, aside from experiencing it as a first-rate piece of entertainment, I found it to be subtle and brilliant in addressing issues I confront