This blog is dedicated to a young dog (under a year) who's fallen on hard times.

I would like to be the Pied Piper and drive through the streets and pick up every single child who is lonely or crying or frightened.

The people of Hamilton Hill need more block parties like the one held last week.

Jobs and education and an occasional block party and we'll all feel better.

The innocent experiences of my childhood years in Schenectady bear little resemblance to what some youths face today in Schenectady.

When you're a street orphan, real role models are scarce.

This is my response to those of you who somehow believe I just don't get it right.

As elders, we are supposed to be the points of light and wisdom for struggling children, both at home and in school.

No more meetings and empty talk — we need action, please. Jobs and education and shelter for our children.

The enormity of unmet dilemmas coupled with some of my best supports gone or leaving makes me very tired and low.