Servant Leader, Historian, Writer
Key news-writing principals remain relevant today, even as publication methods and delivery systems evolve. An article entitled “Newspaper By-Laws,” written nearly 150 years ago, provides an excellent example. The unbylined article appeared in the Broome County Republican on February 17, 1875, and …
Timeless: Newspaper Bylaws from 1875 Read more »
Social isolation because of the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on all of us, but the elderly, and other vulnerable people, without computers, have suffered most. They need us more than ever. Months ago, I wrote a post about how …
Pandemic, Digital Divide Threaten the Elderly, Vulnerable Read more »
Due to the cancellation of CIFF44, this post will share the twelve films I planned to see with my media accreditation and volunteer passes. It’s unfortunate that I didn’t get to blog about them after viewing them at the festival, …
See Beyond the Cancellation of CIFF44 Read more »
There are many types of film competitions each year, but the Academy Awards provides the pinnacle of recognition for film artists and professionals. Each January, hundreds of millions of fans and critics tune in to see who the big winners …
Some Oscar Firsts from Nearly a Century of Academy Awards Read more »
Now that I’ve been around the block, have a few years under my belt, have seen a lot, and other clichés, I’ve acquired valuable information about life that I wish I’d known a lot earlier. I narrowed them down to …
Words of Wisdom – Seven Things Read more »
Breast is best, but what if you’re bottle feeding a baby? Even babies who are breastfed often take bottles from a spouse, a relative, or a caregiver. When bottle feeding, there are several ways to emulate breastfeeding that benefit the …
7 Bottle Feeding Tips to Help Babies Feel Loved Read more »
Ah, the computer and the Internet. The digital age. Once it was thought to be the saving grace of mankind. The things it could do! Automate mundane tasks. Reach into infinity for answers to every question we could think of. Connect us …
The Digital Age is Killing Humanity Read more »
The feelings that come like a flood when mothers face the impending empty nest are universal and timeless. Whether they have stayed at home, or have enjoyed rewarding careers, many mothers feel varying degrees of loss and confusion as their …
Timeless Words from a Seventies Mom Facing an Empty Nest Read more »
Never once have I considered quitting writing just because someone told me I wasn’t good enough.
I’ve always wanted to walk across the country. Now, I’ve met someone who’s actually done it—in the name of happiness. I will probably never walk across the country, but I did drive it solo once on Route 66—so I have …
Happiness Walker Asks What Truly Matters Read more »
