Pulitzer Prize winning poet Carl Sandburg’s poem “Revolver” was recently discovered in the University of Illinois’ Sandburg collection by retired professor Ernie Gullerud. Special thanks to Julie Owens for posting it […]
We all die. Most of us will die from illness and/or old age. Our departures likely won’t make the headlines unless we are famous or die in an act of violence ~ […]
In wine comes truth. We reveal our inner-self when we’ve had too much to drink. Reserved people may become playful. Jolly folks may take off their clown’s mask to reveal […]
In this season of peace and love, we need to unite and shout, “No More!” to the violence against women and children. We need to join Eve Ensler’s One Billion […]
Could a shooting rampage like the one at Sandy Hook happen where you live? Hell, yes! Newton, CT was one of the safest places in the United States to live. […]
The majority of those who died today were children — beautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10 years old. – Pres. Barack Obama The most terrifying thing […]
I hope to shock you. . . I want this to serve as a reminder that domestic violence is real, it happens every day. . . – Jai Cunningham, Halloween, […]
Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) has issued the obligatory press release in the wake of the DV-related mass shooting and fire at the Azana Salon and Spa in Brookfield, Wisconsin. But, where the […]
Clear and Present Danger We can’t yell the word “fire!” in a crowded theater. The First Amendment won’t protect us. Why? Clear and present danger. Almost 100 years ago, Justice […]
Look at this photo. This is Alex Sullivan’s family. Today is his 27th birthday. He celebrated by going to the opening of The Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, Colorado, which […]
Anne Caroline Drake 