Archive - Crosscurrents-Dick Donovan

Do you remember how Andy Rooney used to open his 60 Minutes commentaries with, “Did you ever wonder…..?”

Oct 4 •

September 2024

You'll Discover Some New Stories

When I was young, I’d look forward to the weekly arrival of Time magazine and, in particular, Hugh Sidey’s column on the Presidency.

Sep 22 •

Managing Reading

If you’re anything like me, reading has a way of piling up on your nightstand.

Sep 17 •

A Dream Inspired Column

Usually my dreams tend to be opaque and mostly indecipherable.

Sep 7 •

August 2024

Good-No, It's an excellent book.

I started out listening to the audio book and decided to slow things down and carefully read the print edition.

Aug 21 •

Peter was my best friend in elementary school.

Aug 15 •

July 2024

The issue of age has figured frequently in recent conversations.

Jul 28 •

Keep Your Expectations Modest In This Unusual Election Year

If you were hoping for an elevated discourse following the events of today, I’d say don’t bet on it.

Jul 21 •

Check The Software Program You Run In Your Brain

A wise friend once observed, “You become what you do.” I was reflecting on this the other morning while heading into work flowing along three lanes of…

Jul 9 •

Present Reagan had a debate that didn't go so well for him in the run up to the 1984 election.

Jul 1 •

June 2024

"Transactional?"

Are we now relational day traders?

Jun 17 •

Talk To Your Young Friends

I was visiting with some folks this week and a couple of them were young teenagers.

Jun 4 •

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