Thoughts on Goshen, Government and Beyond
This week's City Council meeting was note-worthy, in part, just because it took place. In previous years -- with no pressing ordinances or resolutions up for vote -- the habit had been for the mayor (with agreement from the council president) to … [Continue reading]
A couple of people have asked about Tuesday's tax phase-in compliance hearing. I'm unlikely to remember the entire conversation accurately, so I won't even try. If you want a complete play-by-play of the June 20th City Council meeting, I suggest you … [Continue reading]
The tears caught me off guard. When I told my husband that the proposed federal budget cuts include NeighborWorks... out they came, filling my eyes and rolling down my cheeks. Does that make me sound weak (that I actually cried)? For a moment I … [Continue reading]
My maternal great grandmother came to the United States from Germany when she was just 14 years old. She traveled alone, sent with a small collection of items to begin her new life in America. I know almost nothing about her, except that she told my … [Continue reading]
The other morning, just a few days before the presidential election, I sat chatting and eating brunch with a group of friends in a cozy living room. As we discussed the possible impending results (none of us really believing, in that moment, that we … [Continue reading]