On Friday, all packed and ready to evacuate, I rushed for a late afternoon pedicure, determined to preserve a bit of normalcy. I spent the evening before Read more...
Author: Amy Bryant
“Amy, what’s new?” “Nothing’s new . . . just the same old good stuff.” “Where are you traveling to this summer?” “Nowhere, I already live in a Read more...
As a writer, I am profoundly aware of the power of words, most especially in these times of national discord and divisiveness. Maya Angelou best described it Read more...
“Well I have to tell you . . . I voted for ________” “You did what!?!?!?” Words said only in my mind. I was having lunch with Read more...
There I was, on the corner of Bayshore and 7th Street, waving a sign for my mayoral candidate. I sensed a presence a few feet behind me, Read more...
I awoke one February morning to find two of my friends fighting on my Facebook timeline. The argument lasted for two days, and they didn’t even know Read more...
January 20, 2017: Inauguration Day, the passing of the torch. Above all, this day is about honoring our country, its constitution, and its forward movement. This is Read more...
Once again, our country is challenged to counteract divisiveness with love, peace and unity. In this season, we have the opportunity to reaffirm our country’s creed of Read more...
I am thankful for my beautiful home overlooking picturesque woodlands . . . yet my heart goes out to those victims of Hurricane Matthew who no longer Read more...
2016 has been marked with an inordinate amount of discord in the arenas of politics, race relations, and criminal justice. Long before it hit the media at Read more...