Fencing in, walling in, walling up or closing down our great nation is clearly a ridiculous idea.
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Dana Milbank: Kicking and screaming, Trump enters the terrible twos
I called my teenage daughter’s pediatricians for advice on how to deal with the president’s growing pains.
Maine Observer: Book choices reflect reader’s anger
A literary intervention comes in the form of ‘Scurvy.’
Gina Barreca: I really shouldn’t be telling you this, but …
Everyone has their own take on the worst conversation starter.
The humble Farmer: For me, buying Christmas gifts is a spectator sport
I am not even qualified to stand back and applaud from the sidelines.
Dana Milbank: White House escapees offer similar plea – don’t blame me
Those who disagreed with the Trump madness had an obligation to resign without delay, or at least to speak out – not to wash their hands of responsibility after the fact.
The Maine Millennial: Leave the past year behind, and embrace a little hope
A new year offers second chances no matter what has happened in the past.
The Maine Millennial: Even amid mourning, spirit of Santa shines on
My first Christmas without Dad was still Christmas, after all.
Maine Observer: A wish list for those of advancing age
What we really need is tools to break through plastic packaging … and a Mickey Mouse watch.
The humble Farmer: Advanced age gives one a broader perspective on many things
What will old-timers pass along to their grandchildren by the end of this century?