Judge column: A most agreeable year
“In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.” — J. William Fulbright“Discussion in America means dissent.” — James ThurberI have written before in...
Column: In celebration of Jane Austen
This month, on July 18, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s passing. Though she died at the young age of 41, it...
Column: Join the Summer Letterbox Adventure
Have you ever taken the opportunity to explore the parks and beautiful natural landscapes in Delaware County? With two state parks, multiple waterways, trails...
Judge column: Disturbing the eternal peace
‘Dali is seen as sort of the consummate celibate, cheating with nobody.’ — Peter Tush, Curator Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, FL‘Let my enemies devour...
Column: Appreciation for audiobooks is growing
June celebrates many national and more obscure holidays. You might have celebrated National Donut day earlier this month. According to the National Endowment for...
Judge column: Supreme Court says no to trademark censorship
“By mandating positivity, the law here might silence dissent and distort the marketplace of ideas.”— Justice Anthony Kennedy“If the federal registration of a trademark...
Judge column: The Intermittent Fool
“He who represents himself has a fool for a client.”Anonymous“The mere truth won’t do. You must have a lawyer.”Charles Dickens“Bleak House”The statement suggesting that...
Astronomy: Moons of Jupiter, Part 1
Jupiter is high in the south just after dark right now. Start looking in evening twilight just after sunset. As the sky darkens, it...
Column: Delaware Friends of the Library at work
We are fortunate at the Delaware County District Library to have an amazing support group in our Friends of the Library. This energetic group...
Judge column: No pictures, please
“I have had positive experiences with cameras.”— Judge Sonia Sotomayor2009 confirmation hearings“Looking at oral argument is not going to give you explanation. The...