Weeping Willows

Its drooping boughs offer seclusion and shade in fields and near rivers and ponds. It’s no surprise that these trees are often prized specimen in yards or long-time friends of people who trek in the wild places of the world. How to Cure a Sick Weeping Willow By Doug Johnson Updated November 05, 2019 Wind … Continue reading

To Kill a Mockingbird: Enough is Enough Revisited

“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.” – Attitcus Finch, Chapter 11, To Kill a Mockingbird There was a young multi-ethnic man in his early 30s of Afro/Asiatic heritage who was slain by a mob of European reactionaries. He was unarmed, had a spotless reputation and cared for others. He was purportedly … Continue reading

(IF) Not now then When?

“ These are times to try men’s souls” Thomas Paine. Last Friday was one of the hottest days of the year, and yet pales in comparison to the flash point tension surrounding the latest setback in race relations. That day the President  of the United States weighed in with remarks on the tragedy of 17 yr … Continue reading