A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way

I believe in the inherent goodness of people. That we are basically kind beings, capable of a great deal of compassion, humor, and more than a little intelligence. The current global political climate of “Hate Power Driven by Fear” drives me bananas. Life...

On Genre Fiction and E-Readers

I believe strongly that if more people read, the world becomes a better place.I don’t really care what you’re reading. To me, the exercise of reading is just as valuable whether you choose fiction or non-fiction, classics or romance novels. Whatever engages you is...

Davos: Through a Glass, Darkly

If you did well in geography, when you read “Davos” you think “Switzerland.” If, however, you follow global financial and technology news, Davos is synonymous with the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum.For those not familiar with it, the WEF is a...

Love Letter to Ireland

When it comes to Ireland, I’m nothing if not biased. I was named after the country; my dad was writing his Master’s thesis about WB Yeats when I was born, and chose a name that honored his family’s heritage and couldn’t be transformed to a nickname,...