Opinion: The hurricane of stupidity
I was a bit surprised to see the Times Free Press article: "Bermuda prepares for hits by hurricanes Humberto, Imelda."
Opinion: Engage in community. Having fun counts!
When we moved to East Ridge 25 years ago, Camp Jordan was a rural landmark where you could walk quietly and alone.
Opinion: Peace, love and a smile
On my birthday last Sunday, I made a wish for peace and civility. Why? I'd gotten a phone call full of hurt, fear and outrage at the country's current situation, asking me how to address this.
Opinion: Will autumn glow with color this year in Chattanooga?
It's September, and we soon will celebrate the first day of autumn. Leaves are already falling on our roads.
Opinion: Our active shooting hoax was a warning
I was appalled to hear that UTC recently was under the threat of an active shooter.
Opinion: Tennessee leads against antisemitism
Tennessee is a leading state for laws and policies dealing with antisemitism, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Antisemitism has been a focus of the ADL since it was founded in 1913 by the cultural association called B'nai Brith (Children of the Covenant), whose mission was to serve and protect Jewish immigrants, many of whom came to America to escape European and Russian persecution. Hate and antisemitism were rampant there, and here, too.
Opinion: Honor Cherokee Nation’s history
When I saw this article in Sunday's Times Free Press, "John Ross House could be on move", I knew I had to say something.
Opinion: Remembering Chattanooga’s Fallen Five
It's been 10 years since the domestic terrorism attack here by Mohammad Abdulazeez, who was inspired by terrorist propaganda, according to the FBI.
Opinion: Anti-DEI fervor out of control. Enough already
The war on DEI is ridiculous.
Opinion: This July 4th, celebrate the ‘land that I love’
I love celebrating July 4 by singing the famous song, "God Bless America." Recently, I asked a young friend if he knew that song. He immediately started humming the tune, and we ended up happily singing it together. Then I asked him if he knew who wrote it. He had no idea, but knew the song because "God Bless America" is sung at baseball games. Irving Berlin, who wrote 1,000 famous songs, claimed that this song is one of lifelong gratitude. Not surprising since his Jewish family emigrated from Siberia/Russia, and Berlin began his career singing for pennies as a child on the streets of Brooklyn.