Hyde Park's Corner

They are related or connected, these three poems—and not just because they are all from W.S. Merwin’s collection, Present Company . Those ...

Today is a special day for my wife, Ginny, and me. Today, unto us a child is born. And his name is called wonderful, at least by us. Actual...

Some of you know that I've long been interested in modern Chinese national leadership challenges, the societal and international realiti...

Violent crime is down--and down by quite a bit. But looking past the usual self-serving analyses by the usual interested parties, we find ...

From NBCNEWS.com: There was little merry or bright this holiday season for millions of unemployed Americans who are losing their extende...

He is Time's Person of the Year, and I embrace the choice. Regardless of your faith, if any at all, and regardless of whether he has add...

I’d been intending to share and speak about a few poems in Mary Oliver’s 2012 collection, A Thousand Mornings —but somehow just lost track...

I like and read poetry. Most of you know that. But I’ve not been moved to post any poetry here or on my other sites for some time. In search...

Detroit is bankrupt. And while we'd rather not think about it, rather keep it out of sight and out of mind, an October 13th  60-minut...

The ranks of our fallen in Afghanistan continue to increase daily, whether or not our government is shut down or supporting their bereaved f...