PinnedD. EmmetLove in the Time of QuarantineAs good and abiding citizens — like one of the hand-holding families who walked calmly into bomb shelters in the public service…7 min read·Nov 19, 2020----
D. EmmetThe Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari: In Praise of a Disaster FilmIn less than a week, two of the three men standing before me would be dead.7 min read·Feb 6, 2023----
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D. EmmetNomadland Is Poverty LiteYears back, a poor man came to my social services agency for help. He worked two jobs, dead-end, empty and unnourishing jobs. His mother…9 min read·May 9, 2021----
D. EmmetWalking at Night in the PandemicI fidget with my coat zipper, gloves, earbuds, and a wool gray Kerry cap. I say goodbye to my wife and open the door. We have a ponderous…9 min read·Feb 14, 2021----