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I’m relaxing my usual Opinion Page standards to present a hand-written letter I received this week. Usually, I require writers to include a full name and city of residence to be published, but the way our readers interact with the world—with New Times, with fellow opinionated citizens, with people in power—is changing. But I’m getting ahead of myself. First, the letter (written in cursive on green-tinted paper wi... [ Read More ]

Is compassion lost on you?

Do you have a pet; a beloved creature that is both friend and family? Many of us have had them, and if you haven’t ever had a pet, it is most unfortunate for your childhood. I suggest you get one or seriously consider it if you can. If you had a pet in the past, perhaps you’ve forgotten all the lessons Fido taught you. Whether you have a pet or not, I ask you to take a moment from your busy day to talk about compassio... [ Read More ]

Bites: Kiss me Blarney stones!

If the last name didn’t give it away, I’m Irish. Like, really Irish. And I’m proud to belong to a race of people who can survive on food so bland, even the potatoes got bored with growing. So when the opportunity arises to celebrate such strong heritage here in America, I don’t hesitate. That’s why I was thrilled to the kilt to learn that the first-ever Blarney by the Beach Irish celebration is coming to Avi... [ Read More ]

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