Courage Is Contagious

It has been a long winter here in New England, but now signs of spring are popping up. Color is blooming in the trees, and warmth is pushing through the chill. Our atrocious political environment shows hints of green shoots, too.

One of the first blooms in our yard. (Author photo)

Many of us no longer harbor illusions about the gravity of this moment and the threat to our democracy and liberties posed by the present administration. I won’t offer a detailed review of horrible events, because you kn...