Jane Addams is one of the most influential and admired women in American history. Her name is synonymous with “Hull House” – one of the first and greatest examples of settlement house social work and community organizing in the USA. … Continue reading
Quantum Leap The Leap Home “Quantum Leap” (1989-1993) was one of my favorite TV shows. It is remarkable because its central premise was to make viewers consider how other people thought, felt, and reacted. I will tell you about a specific … Continue reading
One Shining, Golden Star: Remembering a Doolittle Tokyo Raider Amy E. Dimond There are 4,000 sculpted gold stars that gleam at night, standing guard above a reflecting semi-circular fountain at our nation’s World War II Memorial. Each star represents 100 … Continue reading
Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful and highly respected women in the history of show … Continue reading
Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading