“The prophets of doom have overlooked the all-important factor that is certain: Human potential is far from exhausted, and the American system for unleashing that potential – a system that has worked wonders for over two centuries despite frequent interruptions for recessions and even a Civil War – remains alive and effective. Now, as in...
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In April of 2007 when I began this blog, I wrote this post, the first of many, about a little boy named Liam Witt who shared a lot of interests with my daughter: jack johnson, cheese puffs, george monkey. I’ve followed his story at Prince Liam The Brave, an eloquent blog written by his inspiring...
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Maggie Doyne — Why the human family can do better from The Do Lectures on Vimeo. To donate to the Kopila Valley Children’s Home, click here.
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I have thoroughly enjoyed Rosanne Cash’s memoir, Composed. It is a beautiful book and you don’t need to be a fan of her music or her father’s to enjoy. I wish I could re-do the cover art. It’s a fine photograph, but even the edgy font doesn’t fit the tone of the book which is...
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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God....
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Love After Love by Derek Walcott The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who was your self. Give wine. Give bread. Give back...
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Have you read {or heard} poet Atsuro Riley? He is new to me thanks to an article in The Believer. Listening to him read his poems is like sitting on my parents porch in the low country on a summer night. Click here for his latest collection called Romey’s Order.
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