Marcy Bartlett and I share a love of humanity. That much is clear. I spoke with her at length in the early spring, and I believe her to be a reasonable person. So I feel compelled to bring up that which I’ve been made aware about the topics she addressed to the listserv and the … Continue reading How we know what we know: Gaza edition
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Divesting our livelihoods from mass suffering
This is the second in a series of four posts on related subjects. Yes I’m a selectboard member; no I’m not speaking for the board or the town. (As if I could!) Did you know that almost four months ago, the death toll in Gaza largely stopped being counted because most of the people who … Continue reading Divesting our livelihoods from mass suffering
What’s a local politician for?
This is the first in a series of four posts on related subjects. Yes I’m a selectboard member; no I’m not speaking for the board or the town. (As if I could!) “Divide and conquer” is the greatest tool that history’s oppressors, and indeed today’s oppressors, have ever known. If they can convince you to … Continue reading What’s a local politician for?
What about Gaza is germane to Hartford?
I love the Hartford listserv. The town I grew up in didn't have anything like this, and I wished it did. We had the internet; we just didn't use it like this, like a real community. In 1997, in the fourth grade, I started a chat room on the early chat protocol, "mIRC." My room … Continue reading What about Gaza is germane to Hartford?
On “decorum” and things like it
Hi, all. I’m writing for the folks who appreciate my writing. And the folks who are willing to think “What if he’s onto something? What would that mean?” rather than simply “He’s wrong,” at the outset. Most of you, neighbors, have been the former, and for that I am so grateful. Since I last posted, … Continue reading On “decorum” and things like it
Honoring a veteran
I would like to use this post to honor a veteran who lived in Quebec. Jacob Flickinger was a US-Canadian citizen. He was killed Tuesday by Israeli military while delivering food aid in Gaza. Flickinger was a retired master corporal who served 11 years in the Canadian Army, including a tour in Afghanistan. He was … Continue reading Honoring a veteran
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