Environmental issues in America are often thought to be politically motivated. With 23 species of animals and plants recently declared extinct, it seems more likely that protecting the planet is a human issue. Aside from environmentalists, many world religions embrace this idea and believe that humans are the custodians of the Earth. Buddhists believe that […]
Bari Lotts
Mirrors and Windows by Bari Lotts
Stories are mirrors or windows. In those that are mirrors we see ourselves within the pages. Looking in mirrors we realize that there are others out there just like us, experiencing the same struggles, achievements, and joy. Mirrors provide us with a sense of belonging and help us further our personal identity. From mirrors we […]
Baseball and Libraries, It Doesn’t Get More American Than That by Bari Lotts
The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the smell of peanuts and Cracker Jacks. These familiar hallmarks of the game overwhelm my senses as I watch the Rays try to beat their 12-game winning streak and transform my living room into Tropicana Field. Baseball has thrilled us for over 100 years and […]