As we sang God Bless America I became aware of forms beneath the water. It was land beneath the water; my new land. My
Controversy
One of the risks of living on this earth so long is that eventually you are bound to upset people, including sometimes those who love
To Hate or Not to Hate
I was a child when I became aware of man’s capacity for violence and cruelty. Surrounded by my schoolmates, all of us gamely facing the
WARM SOCKS FROM NEW YORK
Haydecita came into my life when I was in second grade. A mischievous grin, beautiful brown eyes and a heart of gold, we became fast
The Long Night of Whispers: An Excerpt
January 1, 1959 marked not just the culmination of a long effort of struggle by our people over the course of many years, over nearly
The Shadows of Past Springs
Those of you who are not lucky enough to live in Oregon may have a hard time appreciating the excitement I experience waking up to
