Tom Cochrun /Light Breezes

the long view       Watching the world  is easy out here,  close to the edge of the planet.        In full disclosure, we're in...

      We've celebrated Thanksgiving as a national holiday of praise and thanksgiving since President Lincoln declared the day in 18...

FROM JUNE TO HISTORY     Time records extraordinary courage and human insight  on two June 6ths.        Most recently, 70 years ago ...

OF THE REASONS WE COUNT     Hasn't there been someone in your life who provided a special motivation or guidance?  A parent, teacher,...

A DOSE OF GOOD MEDICINE     Being personal now- our fall trip to Washington was a much needed medication.     Time with our dear frie...

AS GOOD AS IT GETS          My friend Maura is planning a California jaunt for her Irish cousins and I've been helping with logistics.  ...