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
We are all, it seems, struggling to come to terms with what happened yesterday in Newtown, Connecticut. As the awful news began to unfold, I urged friends and family members to pause and refrain from using this tragedy to further support political/policy agendas. I was unable, --am still unable --- to comprehend what happened. It … Continue reading Time out
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
Catch 22
There is a disturbing new trend in the U.S. military, and it's killing our troops with increasing frequency. No, we're not talking about roadside bombs or militant terrorists. We're talking about something that is much more frightening: suicide. The U.S. military's highest court is wrestling this week with whether it makes sense to punish service … Continue reading Catch 22
Attitude of Gratitude
This 90-second video captures the essence of the many things I am thankful for as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving!
The Crying Game
A couple of days ago, an exhausted and emotional President Obama visited privately with some of his campaign workers and reportedly got pretty choked up. At one point, the president's tears began to flow. For some reason, the White House decided to release this rare footage, despite the fact that it was recorded at an event … Continue reading The Crying Game
Dear Mr. President
The letter I wrote to President Barack Obama on November 7, 2012: Dear Mr. President: First and foremost, please allow me to extend my most sincere congratulations on your hard-fought victory for a second term as our nation’s president. Before I proceed further, I think it is appropriate that I disclose I did not vote … Continue reading Dear Mr. President
I get knocked down, but I get up again
Here's a post-2012 Election tip for my friends in Biddeford: Don't bet against Mayor Alan Casavant. Sure, I know...Casavant narrowly lost his bid for a fourth and final term in the Maine House of Representatives for the District 137 seat on Tuesday night. While Republican Bill Guay certainly deserves a lot of credit for his win, … Continue reading I get knocked down, but I get up again
Play that funky music, white boy!
The city of Biddeford is a lot of things; among them it is a college town that is home to the University of New England, a liberal arts college nestled along the banks of the Saco River. In numerous conversations this evening with city election clerks and poll workers, I heard repeated stories about record … Continue reading Play that funky music, white boy!
Tainted Love
There was no way for us to know then what we know now, but tonight we will jointly walk down memory lane and . . . It's impossible to finish this sentence because there is no way for any of us to predict the outcome, to know how each of us will react to the … Continue reading Tainted Love
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 