Heroes in the Mother Emanuel Tragedy

David Gillespie — You may recall the main villain in the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church story: Dylann Roof,a young Columbia, South Carolina area white supremacist, intelligent but a ninth grade drop-out. Using a Glock .45 caliber pistol purchased for his 21st birthday, Roof murdered nine African American parishioners at the Charleston church on June 17, 2015. His motive was to divide racially, to foment … Continue reading Heroes in the Mother Emanuel Tragedy

Dave GillespieMay 27, 2016July 11, 20164 Comments

Politics and Economics

Travelogue of an Unpolitician Running for Office

Karen McKim — As recently as about a year ago, whenever I was asked if I had ever considered running for office, my answer was an adamant and sincere NO! I have a hard time remembering names. I don’t like being the center of attention. On personality tests, I score ten in cooperation, zero in competitiveness. I frequently neglect to wear earrings and makeup when … Continue reading Travelogue of an Unpolitician Running for Office

Karen McKimMay 21, 2016July 18, 20164 Comments

Sports

Wrigley Field

Mark Richardson — I made my first visit to Wrigley Field as a 12 year old boy in 1968. I entered through the street gate and found myself in a large, dank cement enclosure that resembled somebody’s basement, writ large. There were concession stands selling food and souvenirs all along the walls, and stands set up in the center selling scorecards and pencils. We went … Continue reading Wrigley Field

Mark RichardsonMay 21, 2016May 24, 20164 Comments

Culture and Society, Politics and Economics

Reflections of a Baby Boomer in Silicon Valley

Jeff Berger — I have recently retired after spending 37 years working and living in the Silicon Valley region of northern California, and lately I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my lucky circumstances. I have a lot of reasons to be grateful for my good luck. First I was lucky to be born in California, the land of milk and honey. The … Continue reading Reflections of a Baby Boomer in Silicon Valley