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Rocky Mountain Lowdown

Rocky Mountain Lowdown Jerry and I have about finished the first leg of a complicated journey, the part that took shape in the cities of Denver and Boulder in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado. Jerry had some talks to … Continue reading

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The Quakers: Another Round

The Quakers: Another Round Last week we met again with the small group of Quakers that’s been holding anti-Israel placards in the town square once a week all year. This is the third such meeting. I’m thinking, if you want … Continue reading

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“Things in Their Right Places”

“Things in Their Right Places” The editing of my to-be-reissued memoir has its own life rhythms. The version that appeared a decade ago included a scaffolding of explanations. At that point, I was trying to do something that received opinion, … Continue reading

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