Monthly Archives: May 2012

Barack Obama’s historic gamble

Posted on May 12, 2012 by jerrylanson

Barack Obama has once again assured his place in the history of the American presidency. Obama acted courageously, if carefully, this week in becoming the first American president to openly support gay marriage. In doing so, he took substantial risks – with … Continue reading →

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Remembering Mom

Posted on May 9, 2012 by jerrylanson

My Mom had opinions on just about everything. And she wasn’t shy about sharing them either. Ethel Lanson was a teacher — first biology and then, when I was growing up on Long Island in the ’50s and ’60s, a … Continue reading →

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