Entries by sla2020

Afghans wake up to new world as Taliban take Kabul

As I write this memo, Afghanistan is in a complete meltdown. Leaders abandoned the people long ago through corruption. Now the soldiers and people abandoned their leaders and voted with their feet for a Taliban takeover. I’m worried sick about my Afghan friends who supported us as interpreters, workers on the bases, and volunteers. I’ve […]

The critics and sofa-athletes are wrong about Simone Biles.

August 3, 2021 The world’s best gymnast withdrew from the team and the individual all-around competitions at the Tokyo Olympics for mental health reasons. Social media trolls pounced, suggesting she was weak and letting down her team.If she had a torn hamstring, would they have demanded she competes anyway? Too many people misunderstand mental health […]