Chuck The Writer celebrates an 85th anniversary

Last June, I attended my 40th college reunion. It was an adventure. Spent the weekend reminiscing with classmates, rediscovering old memories … And getting a bit of an itch. Follow along. That weekend, while waiting for one of the scheduled events, I spent the morning at the Burke Library. Did a little bit of history-diving.…

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A personal memory of the Rev. Jesse Jackson

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, an unwavering civil rights activist and two-time Presidential candidate, has been called to glory. He was 84. His commitment to equal rights and humanity was unparalleled. And even into his final days, he still spoke for justice and faith. He came into a broken world, and did his best to help…

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