Let’s all raise our voices
I haven’t been writing much lately. I think it’s mostly because I’m frustrated that, 14 years after the death of […]
Medicaid expansion
Still waiting for health care
Today marks 13 years since my son called me to say he was feeling better because the doctor found and […]
One final belly laugh
It was Sunday on this date 11 years ago. The crew from Savannah spent the morning and early afternoon […]
Nobody “just wants a handout.” Nobody.
Ten years ago today was my first day of life without my precious son. It has been difficult every moment […]
Negotiating our care in a broken system
Mission Health System, the largest hospital and the largest employer here in the Asheville region, has announced it may leave […]
I can’t believe I’m still protesting this …
I realized a couple weeks ago that I’ve been protesting war, poverty and misogyny for a half century. I mentioned […]
It was like talking to a wall.
I had a choice this morning. I could stand with protesters outside the Governor’s Western Residence in Asheville or […]
Too little, too late, Governor
North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory has issued a couple of executive orders this week that I’m sure he thinks will […]
Just expand Medicaid already!
I never thought I was a radical, but I can feel myself trending in that direction. I took part in yesterday’s […]
At least I’m not alone
This is a hard time of year for me. Tomorrow is Mike Day, the anniversary of my son’s death. I […]