A president is gunned down; a nation wonders what comes nextJuly 11, 2021 | Comment, Detroit Free PressPORT-AU-PRINCE – I awoke to a text from a Haitian friend. “The President of Haiti was just assassinated. Do ...Read More
A familiar voice echoes on Father’s Day — his and mineJune 20, 2021 | Comment, Detroit Free PressWhen I reached adolescence, I began to notice a change. I would answer the phone at our house, and people would ...Read More
Searching for old habits in a new post-COVID worldJune 13, 2021 | Comment, Detroit Free PressI used to love to eat in restaurants. Five or six nights a week. When I say “used to” I don’t mean when I was a ...Read More
Naomi Osaka walks rather than talk, furthering the death of press conferencesJune 6, 2021 | Comment, Detroit Free Press, SportsLet’s talk about talking. How important is it? In the world of sports, it just proved very important, ...Read More
Our most vulnerable auto crash victims are about to be struck againMay 23, 2021 | Comment, Detroit Free PressOne day you are yourself, the next day you are not. All you remember is the car swerving. Or the impact of the ...Read More
We shouldn’t blame Israel for surviving attacks — or defending against themMay 16, 2021 | Comment, Detroit Free PressWhat if Israel didn’t have the Iron Dome? The missile defense system has been like something out of an Avengers ...Read More
‘Here’s a card to say … ‘ is what I miss on Mother’s DayMay 9, 2021 | Comment, Detroit Free PressMother's Day reminds Mitch Albom of the traditions he shared with his mom, and the space left after she was gone.Read More
Detroit Lions betting that boring 2021 NFL draft ushers in entertaining teamMay 2, 2021 | Comment, Detroit Free Press, SportsThe NFL draft was exciting. The Detroit Lions were not. While other teams like Jacksonville were ...Read More