What I learned about privilege from understanding traffic
When I read Tom Vanderbilt’s book Traffic, I noticed that he had a big blind spot. He reviews the history of traffic. …
The World of Dog Lovers
Family circumstance led me into a land where I have never been before. That’s the world of dog lovers. When my brother-in-law, …
Plants for More Peace of Mind
Plants give peace. Most people feel calmer after a walk in the woods. But, there is more to it. Hiking in greenspace, …
The Value of Vacation
Hotel with an attitude: It wasn’t a vacation. When my husband and I went out of state to the funeral of his …
Bystander Intervention: On the Airport Shuttle
In an airport that I am unfamiliar with, when I had only half my brain on where I was and where I …