Teaching My Son to Get Into “Good Trouble”

One unseasonably warm Sunday afternoon, I walked around downtown, holding hands with my son. He’s four. So his inquisitive mind is always bursting with unrelenting questions and on this day, I had the time and temperament to answer every one. What’s that place? Can we go inside? What’s your favorite dinosaur? How do street lights … Continue reading Teaching My Son to Get Into “Good Trouble”

I Have to Be Able to Tell My Children I Stood Against Trump.

One day, years from now, the horror of the 2016 presidential election will appear much more horrible to future generations. I believe the years will progress our country into a more inclusive, diverse and enlightened one. I don’t believe history will be kind to Mr. Trump’s candidacy and his legacy will be an ugly blemish … Continue reading I Have to Be Able to Tell My Children I Stood Against Trump.