Only 22 percent paying attention?! Sheila January 5, 2008 This is one, relatively small survey. But if it’s right, wow. It doesn’t reflect the awareness that should Read More
United Nations needs the help of a Sheila January 5, 2008 So they’re calling on Spider-Man. The United Nations, in a desperate bid to regain prowess and favorable public opinion, Read More
New political realities? Part two… Sheila January 4, 2008 Just after posting the below, I came across this New York Times analysis of the Iowa presidential race: I’ve Read More
Has it all just begun….or is it Sheila January 4, 2008 This seemingly endless presidential election season should have just kicked off in Iowa yesterday. But some see it as the Read More
If you’re trying to follow all the Sheila January 3, 2008 The new issue of Voices magazine is out, and I’ve got this piece about political terminology. What do the Read More
Timeless stories Sheila January 1, 2008 This is one. Chris Walsh, a Navy medic assigned to a US Marines weapons company, was riding in a Humvee Read More
From the bottom up: determining national identity Sheila December 28, 2007 I have a house full of guests right now over the holidays, and little time to do things like….blog. Read More
They’re talking back to the speech police Sheila December 20, 2007 This should have a domino effect since free speech is being severely tested wherever free speech even exists. Opposition is Read More
What’s your message? Sheila December 19, 2007 I listen a lot. Since there are so many talking heads around these days, and so many email blasts with Read More
Christmas cards are about Christmas, right? Sheila December 18, 2007 Not if they’re supposed to be sanitized into general ‘holiday’ cards so as not to offend sensibilities. Barbara Walters Read More
