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The Northern Way

September 19, 2024

  In Latvia, in 1993, we heard people say that breaking away from the Soviet Union was essential, but they did not want to become...

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The Arc of the Moral Universe

July 17, 2024

As a former high school history and literature teacher, I guided my students through the U.S. Constitution, discussing the intentions of the founders in breaking...

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It’s Never Too Late To Learn New Lessons

June 9, 2024

A few years ago, I experienced instances of vertigo which affected my sense of balance and confidence in my body. I had to be conscious...

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Service, Teenagers, Elders and Retirement

May 13, 2024

Service comes in many forms. Raising money for an organization, showing up every week to help at a food bank, or working with underserved children...

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Graceful Aging. Maybe.

April 14, 2024

Diane Goettlicher, a neighbor and one of my readers suggested that I should consider the theme of graceful aging. Diane is someone who hikes and...

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Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day 2024

March 17, 2024

International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world and in many countries as an opportunity to highlight the achievements made by women as well as...

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Remember There Are Russians Who Don’t Want War

February 13, 2024

For over twenty years I taught Russian literature to high school seniors. I admired the depth of the Russian soul, the great writings of Pushkin,...

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Hearing the Call of Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 17, 2024

Reflections on the Actions, Outrage and Heartbreak of 1968 Every January, when we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., it is a time...

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