Some things should just be avoided
I have no idea what’s going on in Syria. I’m not sure what’s going to end up happening. But I know that the whole ordeal bugs me. I know that…
I should have avoided Facebook
The only thing worse than the sunny-day patriotism on my Facebook and Twitter feeds is the open use of a national tragedy to score political points. How dare some people…
Have you already forgotten what Sept. 12 felt like?
I started my “career” as a newspaper columnist 10 years ago Sept. 3.My first column ever was about the fact that I was going to be writing a column —…
Forum post makes my point about 9/11
A forum post this morning makes my point for me about the anniversary of the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2008. I don’t think anyone has forgotten what happened … nor…
From the wayback machine: “Patriot Day” column …
I’ve already seen about 40 images of the World Trade Center this morning … and I’m already sick of the patriotism I’m told I’m supposed to have today. Heaven forbid…