Voices
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SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION
Recently, I had the occasion to watch an interview with Ken Burns, American historian and producer of many riveting documentaries. During this exchange, he…
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The ending was unexpected
In 1954, I was 9 years old, and like most 9 year olds, was consumed with World War II. Many of my friends had…
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Is this really worth $160 plus taxes?
It is Sunday, and we’re in Frederick, Md. At the moment I’m in the lobby of a hotel that claims its rooms are actually…
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BEFORE THE DELUGE
It’s been a while since I last visited with you. A long story for another time. Currently, I am consumed with sickness. No, not…
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‘It was a different place’
It is Thursday, and I’m in North Adams, Mass. This morning it’s cold — 30 degrees — but I’m sitting inside brick walls that…