Undercurrents

The pandemic has changed how we celebrate holidays, and that might be a good thing. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two holidays that can evoke strong emotions, family drama, and expectations that are all too often unrealistic or unmet. As Thanksgiving approaches, I...

I run alone, without a cell phone, and usually without any identification. It’s a risk I’m comfortable taking. My route through town and residential neighborhoods is well known, and in this small town, I’m also known. I’m pretty confident that if I had a fall or got...