Tag: memorial

  • Paying Respects at George Floyd Square

    His name should never be forgotten.

  • Give Bridgetenders Some Credit

    Okay, I admit it. I’ve been a bridgetender for 15 years, so I’m probably entirely too biased to write a blog entry of this type. But if I don’t, no one will. This job is full of unsung heroes. Simply Google “Drawbridge” and “Death” and you’ll see just how dangerous these structures can be. Think…

  • Yes, it’s the Anniversary of 9/11. Can we Please Talk About Something Else?

    My mother once wrote me a letter dated December 7th and below the date she wrote “I remember Pearl Harbor.” And it is important to remember those tragic moments in history so that we may learn from them, heal together, and never repeat them. I get that. But. I strongly suspect that I will dread…