In the mid-1800’s, the famous social reformer Dorothea Dix describes living condition in one our country’s earliest asylums. She recounts, “more than nine-thousand idiots, epileptics, and insane in these United States, destitute of appropriate care and protection. Bound with galling …
Observations From Below: Light is the Best Disinfectant Read more »
Sometimes in my life, I’ve noticed that the simplest experience offers the most profound lesson. I recently went grocery shopping over the New Year’s holiday, and like many people I used the self-checkout machine. I was wearing my wrist braces …
Observations From Below: Rage Against The Machines Read more »
I always frustrate my family around Christmas time. I never know what to ask for, and I always say I’m content with what I have. That is true. But it doesn’t help the people that want to buy me gifts. …