From a Distance

We Are All Earthlings I’ve lived long enough to see how easily people divide themselves — by faith, race, politics, … More

I don’t know these things because I’m smart. It’s because I’m old.

What Will My Life Be Like in Three Years? When you reach a certain age, you stop predicting the future … More

When I saw today’s prompt asking to invent a holiday, the answer came to me instantly. I’d call it National … More

(by Beebop’s Blog) Every time I scroll through social media, I can’t help but notice how many men and women … More

(It Starts in the Mouth—But It Doesn’t End There) Most people think brushing and flossing are just about keeping teeth … More

(by Beebop) Some days I honestly believe God wakes up, looks down, and says, “ YEAH, Let’s see how many … More

Just when I thought the daily prompt couldn’t get any more uninspiring, I read today’s: “What are your favorite websites?” … More

I’ve walked Ocean City’s boardwalk since the 1970s, and over the years I’ve noticed the beaches slowly shrinking. Hurricane Erin … More

I used to enjoy sitting on my porch in the evening, watching kids ride their bikes and neighbors walk their … More

“The spirit of party… serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community … More

One thing seems clear to me: whenever a single party wins the House, the Senate, and the Presidency, they start … More

— The Best Is Yet to Come , “If you could relive one year of your life, which would it … More