An afterthought Sheila January 1, 2008 Actually, it was more of a forethought, as in…before the incident happened. But I’ve been too busy to 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
Celebrate the family Sheila December 30, 2007 Â Michelangelo Caravaggio We love to celebrate things, especially in this season. We often have celebrations with family, of varying sorts. 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 silenced a voice, but they can’t Sheila December 27, 2007 The assassination of Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan has global consequences. It was a major strike in the war of ideas. Read More
Three years after the tsunami Sheila December 26, 2007 Three years to the day…the same region has just suffered terrible torrential rains, landslides and floods. Rescue workers and Read More
Some good news, for a change, about Sheila December 26, 2007 Start with the best couple lines of the story: “You can’t teach what you don’t know, and your Read More
Peace on earth Sheila December 25, 2007 AP photo – Alessandra Tarantino The Pope has taken the opportunity Christmas provides to wish the world peace and goodwill, and Read More
Star of Bethlehem Sheila December 25, 2007 Grotto of the Nativity of Jesus “Because there was no room for them in the inn.” That passage from Luke Read More
A time for miracles Sheila December 24, 2007 This is the season for miracle stories, though we always need to hear beautiful stories filled with hope and love. Read More
