The Writing of Joe Broadmeadow

My father’s wife, Joan, passed away the other day. Her death marked the end of a chapter in the family history. My parent’s divorce wreaked havoc on our family and, I suspect, on Joan’s family as well. But. like most things,…

The Russians hacked and attempted to influence an election. Those who find this troubling consider this a threat to our democracy, some call it an act of war. Those in the Trump camp, who find it inconvenient to their position,…

For someone my age, 60, per the Social Security Administration, my life expectancy is 21 years. The tables are an interesting read. The year of life with the lowest chance of dying is age 10. Your rate of risk declines from…

I am not a hunter. I often say I have no opposition to those who hunt, but it is unenthusiastic support. There is some resistance or insincerity to it. Now, after reading several interesting books, I have to wonder if…

Most of us are familiar with the famous lists kept by Santa Claus. As children, we strive to be on the nice list. As the hormones of puberty arise, we respond to our new-found sexuality. We live in hope that those…

We just returned from a quick 5-day trip to Iceland. Arriving at 4:30 am local time, in the dark and the rain, after leaving Boston at 6:00 pm puts your Circadian Rhythm into Jazz mode. Your eyes tell you one…

There’s been a recent flood of devices designed to protect our immature youth. As they get driver’s licenses, we want to ensure they survive. As the hormones of sexuality begin to percolate, we want to manage the urge to procreate.…

Lost amid the celebrations of Thanksgiving and the gluttony of Black Friday, most Americans continue another long tradition, ignoring the plight of Native Americans at the hands of business-driven government power. Government agents using force against a people in much…

We are off wandering around Kiawah Island for the next couple of weeks, enjoying the sun, beach, and the area near Charleston, SC. Soon, our daughter, Kelsey, and son-in-law, Chuck, will arrive to celebrate the first, and only, dangerous invasion…

Joe Broadmeadow retired with the rank of Captain from the East Providence, Rhode Island Police Department after twenty years. Assigned to various divisions within the department including Commander… Source: Author of the week! Joe Broadmeadow