Tom Purcell

Coffee. I need coffee. And sleep. And food. I picked up my Lab puppy, Thurber, four days ago. I have spent every waking moment since happily ... Read More

It's February. It's cold. To fend off the winter blahs, I dream of one day retiring to a warm beach, where I'll stand in the ... Read More

I love winter. I love snow. I love making a roaring fire in my fireplace on a chilly day. But I hate one thing about ... Read More

Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat and D.C. s delegate in the U.S. House, is on to something big! A longtime champion of, and leader on, civil ... Read More

The country is divided, in massive debt, and our future isn t looking so good - but thankfully, I have more immediate worries to consume ... Read More

America could use a hearty laugh right now, but laughter doesn't come easily because too many Americans have lost their sense of humor. Humor, says ... Read More

Without grace, our public discourse will continue to suffer. "Grace," according to, Dictionary.com, has more than one meaning, but all of them are powerful. Grace ... Read More

My new puppy entered the world on Christmas and he s already bringing incredible joy into my family - just as many dogs, cats and ... Read More

The older I get, the more I am turning into my father. You see, the world makes less sense to me every day. My fellow ... Read More

We got blanketed with 10 inches of snow last week and I loved it - because I love how snow slows us down and brings ... Read More