Bury my heart

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." George Santayana A Facebook friend reminded me that it was 122 years ago today, on December 28,1890, that more than 300, unarmed  native Americans were slaughtered in South Dakota by U.S. Forces. The dead included women and children, and this travesty is recanted in horrific … Continue reading Bury my heart

Thank you!

As our nation and people around the globe continue to grieve the loss of young lives, I offer a bit of good news and a ton of gratitude... Through the generosity of this blog's readers, several hundred dollars was raised this year (assuming all pledges are donated) to Santa's Cause, a non-profit organization in York … Continue reading Thank you!

Just Ask Superman

Why do some people refuse to address their own or a loved-one's mental health issues? Well, do you remember the 1978 movie Superman? Do you remember what happened to its leading stars? Superman was a cheesy adaptation of the famous comic book hero and television show, but its cast was stunning. Some of Hollywood’s most enduring and … Continue reading Just Ask Superman

Time Out

In the wake of the Newtown tragedy, how do we move forward? How do we reconcile those feelings, the raw emotions that carry us into another day?

Killing me softly

At the risk of provoking law enforcement officers, irate taxpayers, members of Maine's Legislature and people who suffer with a mental illness, I want to congratulate Tux Turkel and a his team at the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram for an exceptional article in this morning's paper. At the crux of the story is the number … Continue reading Killing me softly