A few of us got together this week at a local café. The poor baristas hardly knew what hit their tidy little shop. Who could possibly be making all that racket, with crossfire conversations and laughter that might have set off the seismograph at the local library? Let’s see: one ex-rep, spending her summer onContinue reading “In praise of opinionated friends”
Author Archives: Ellen Kolb
Refresh and recharge this summer
Overwhelmed by politics, ministry, or challenges at home? A good walk offers a mental re-set. Even a stroll around the block is an opportunity for prayer and relative silence. My state’s park system is celebrating its 90th birthday this year, inviting me (and you) to discover new parks and enjoy familiar ones. At Granite StateContinue reading “Refresh and recharge this summer”
Essential reading, as end-of-life policy is in the news
For anyone keeping an eye on news involving the right to life, this has been quite a week. The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates refused to endorse assisted suicide. The next day, New York legislators voted to legalize assisted suicide. At this writing, the bill is on its way to the governor. Deadly Compassion:Continue reading “Essential reading, as end-of-life policy is in the news”