Stories for June 2002

June 26, 2002

Right Hand Over Heart, Ready Begin

I pledge allegiance to the flagOf the United States of AmericaAnd to the Republic for which is standsOne nation under GodWith liberty and justice for all What is going on here? Twice in a day my life is imitating, well,…


Sonic Bummer

I knew it! I knew it! Earlier this month I mentioned that the sound of children’s crying could drive someone mad. I suggested someone invent a deafening device to save parents from approaching the brink. One must be careful for…


June 22, 2002

Culturally Attaché

This past week I participated in the The World Mediation Summit here in Washington, DC. Attended by government workers, cultural representatives from numerous embassies, artists, and cultural workers, it was sponsored by the US Department of Art and Technology…


June 15, 2002

Whine Connoisseur

I knew it was going to be a bad day. The whining began immediately at our front door as we rushed off to school and work. By the time we were safely ensconced in our secure subway seats my…