The issue of moral responsibility when one takes his/her life is often overlooked when the suicide is committed by a famous person. It shouldn't be.
Elegant elders are exceptional in every way.
A reflection on Mike Flanagan's career.
New Blog called BUMPA to share best Apps, and iPhone, iPad & iPod capabilities with current & would be users in and around Baltimore.
One of my favorite free apps is The Unofficial Apple Weblog
This is the inaugural blog by the First iPhone Owner in Baltimore. His goal is to share his passion for the best tool he has, his iPhone (now upgraded to the iPhone 4).
Blogger Richard Vatz has obtained a copy of a pre-vacation speech President Obama may give to tide over the millions of economically suffering Americans.
Presidents never engage serious questions from "lowly" columnists. President Obama should now respond to Charles Krauthammer's telling criticisms.
A comic strip from the forties and its message
The most consistently impressive and responsible Republican candidate is now out of the presidential race due to the irresponsible and invalid Iowa straw poll, which Republicans should eliminate.
Not till then will we part. We have courage
Blue suede shoes and remembering the old days and mom.
The Orioles need to try new training methods and drafting techniques
A meaningful set of moments in life.
Saying something kind, appreciative or complimentary costs you nothing, but will make you feel fine.
People who help others can be called conservators and learn to be huggers.
The Democratic and Republican premises or starting points on the budget debate are irreconcilable. Sometimes one has to step back to recognize them. Here is such an analysis.
A little girl's unwanted, too shiny, too stiff pair of shoes becomes a remembered gift for a dancing senior.
Grandparenting is a special bond that is shared across the generations, even if the family members aren't necessarily grandparents.
The language you use can make a person's day, either way, good or bad.
As a senior, you can still spread your wings at any age
Thoughts from Bachmann to Lewis, from Route 83 to books.
Salon.com's Michael Takiff turns an entitlement and budget ceiling political disagreement with Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor into a dissertation on his alleged religious failings.
How one person who was handicapped influenced a child's life
Get a new hobby, anything you desire to enhance your life. I recommend learning to ballroom dance.
Encouraging and helping everyone to complete their dreams regardless of age.
Freshman Republcan reports having nearly $415,000 on hand for re-election campaign.
Encouraging Seniors and not yet Seniors to continue to Grow.
Immigrant children and a bigoted and draconian petition authored by legislators Parrott and McDonough.
Mark Miller, director of news and programming at WBAL-Radio, is (voluntarily) leaving his current job. His work at the station is noted for its superlative competence, judgment and ethics.
Casey Anthony found not guilty in killing of her little girl -- what were the jurors thinking? How could this have happened? This piece tells you.
Howard Kurtz's generally excellent CNN media criticism show, "Reliable Sources," hit a low point with personal, nonresponsive participation on an important issue, same-sex marriage.
Apologies that aren't apologies -- when made only "to those who were offended;" example of NBC regarding their truncating the Pledge of Allegiance
What professionals and amateurs alike are doing with what most think is garbage.
U.S. Colleges and Universities claim they believe in diversity, but they do only in a limited sense.
The Republican candidates debate with major participants generally impressive except for the CNN moderator.
A look into the art of composting.
Why we have good reason to be washing our produce thoroughly.
How the empty plastic bottles on the side of the road effect marine life and our food supply, and what you can do about it.
The recent case and mitigated sentence in the vile rape of a 7-year-old by David B. Raszewski is a particulaly heinous example of Maryland's weak Criminal Justice System.