Monthly Archives: July 2008

Freedom Writers Diary

Having completed the first day of a conference centering on juvenile justice issues, it was ironic I happened to find a movie called the “Freedom Writers Diary.” It’s about a teacher to worked with her students to transform their lives. … Continue reading

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Information Resources

I received an email asking about a good online resource on substance abuse and related topics. There are quite a few out there that are sponsored by different health organizations and other groups. The one link I generally use is … Continue reading

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Memorial

Tony Snow (1955-2008) passed away today. I was always impressed with Mr. Snow’s integrity and honesty, whether he was working as a news journalist or as the White House press secretary. At a time when a lot of folks call … Continue reading

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July 4th Message

A friend of mine sent me the following message. It is not attributed to anyone. If someone knows the author, please let me know and I’ll provide the appropriate attribution. Please have a safe and enjoyable July 4th. The Signing … Continue reading

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