Losing the Legacy
When Martin Luther King was killed, some cynics in my home town said he died for a dues check-off. My home town is Memphis, and I was there in 1968. The dues check-off is an important part of his legacy--one we are likely to lose.
Wrapping the Rain Around Me
Singin’ in the rain is good for you and can make you happy. Minority opinion? Sure. That doesn’t mean it’s wrong.
No Place To Go
“Dancing in the Streets” has a whole new meaning when there aren’t enough public toilets.
Disaster Recovery: Rethinking the War Machine
Why doesn’t the United States cope with disaster as well as we would cope with an attack by another country? We could. Our military can build a temporary port in 48 hours. We just need to rethink what we do with what we have.
When War Lasts a Lifetime
Lynn Kanter’s novel Her Own Vietnam tells the compelling story of an Army nurse and the haunting effects of war.
Living My Century: To Kick Up Your Brainpower, Kick Up Your Heels
I want to live to be 100, with my brain and body working as well as possible. Dancing helps keep your brain working.
Health Care: Serving the Wrong Master
We need to take the gods of commerce out of the practice of medicine. That's part of the case for single-payer health care.
Avoid Embarrassment! Exercise!
We hear it all the time: Exercise will keep you stronger, sexier, happier, and prolong your life. Still can’t get motivated? How does embarrassment sound?
Living My Century
Want to live a long, enjoyable life? I do, too. Let's sing!
Meditation at a Traffic Light
Put down the latte,
Get off the phone,
Stop bein’ snot-tay,
You’re not on this road alone.
You’re misbehavin’
That’s why I’m ravin’ at you.