Freedom of Expression versus Fear of Repercussion

  Freedom of Expression versus Fear of Repercussion   It may seem pompous, but I’d rather die standing than live on my knees. Stéphane Charbonnier, Cartoonist and Editor of Charlie Hebdo Every day, tragedies happen all over the world. But since I’m not a TV-watcher, I don’t tend to see them unfold in graphic detail. When … Read more

Box of Books Bonanza

  Box of Books Bonanaza!   “A Widow’s Awakening gives a rare insight into the emotional roller coaster and psychological struggle experienced by the newly widowed wife of a police officer, senselessly killed on duty as the result of an unsafe workplace. This compelling account of personal tragedy and its aftermath is told with brutal … Read more

In the Line of Duty – Crossing The Line Blog #7

  “In The Line of Duty” Blog Published in Nov 2014 Edition of Grieving Behind the Badge    In the Line of Duty, a blog by Maryanne Pope, was published in the November 2014 edition of the Grieving Behind the Badge e-newsletter, as the 7th blog in Maryanne’s Crossing the Line blog series. In the Line of Duty   “Everything … Read more