Back in the old days, when the United States was involved in Vietnam, I was on the very periphery of protesters. I was not politically astute—indeed, the first time I […]
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‘For Auld Lang Syne:’ A tale of two cats
Editor’s Note: It is the New Year and a time for new beginnings. It is also a time for memories—we usher in the year by singing “For auld lang syne,” […]
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The joy of a new book
A couple of weeks ago I did what, for me, was a very strong thing. I was out working on a story about small businesses when I wandered into an […]
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Packaging Problems
Recently, I stood behind a middle-aged man checking out at the supermarket. It was clear from the items he placed on the conveyor belt that he lived alone. He put […]
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DNA—maps of history
When I was 17, I went to Ireland for the first time. Back then, my hair was dark brown, and my skin was fair. “You’re Irish,” proclaimed one new acquaintance. […]
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Leave the Driving to Us
For several years now, as my husband has spent more time at the house he built in Maine, I have taken Greyhound bus rides, either north to see him or […]
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Be happy, too
“It’s so important to make someone happyMake just one, someone happy …And you will be happy too” It is 65 years since the song, “Make Someone Happy” debuted in 1960—a long time […]
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Has football fumbled?
We are in the midst of football frenzy. The regular season is over, and we are on to the playoffs and ultimately the Super Bowl. In my house, reaching this […]
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Wanted: A Good Press Agent
When my mother was very old, nature robbed her of all that made her life richer. She was an avid reader and accomplished needle worker, but macular degeneration took away […]