In Our Hands

For months now we’ve been inundated with newspaper articles, televised ads, news reports, debates, and rallies. And our county and state voter information guides arrived weeks ago. Different means, mediums, and methods, all with a common purpose. To prepare U.S. citizens for an important day. That day arrives tomorrow. The midterm elections of 2026. FromContinue reading “In Our Hands”

Year Six

From my journal: October 3, 2026, Newbury Park, California “…my blog anniversary will be here soon (10/20)…what a trip!” Just recently I realized that it has been six years since ajournaljourney.com went live. Wow! When I first started out, though retired, it was like having a new job. And the analogy that a new jobContinue reading “Year Six”

With the Banned

In just six days an important annual week-long event kicks off. I’m looking forward to taking part, as are many others. Teachers, librarians, writers, journalists, authors, booksellers, and readers of all kinds will be joining in. What started in 1982 as a response to an unexpected escalation in the number of books being challenged inContinue reading “With the Banned”