• It’s interesting to me that two high-profile local incidences of violence happen to be in court at the same time this week: trials for those accused of killing homeless woman Tara Cole and beloved dog Gizmo. Both cases have provoked strong outrage locally and nationally, and I’m pleased to see that justice is being served.
  • These trials, along with other local reports of juvenile violence, are a good reminder to all of us that life is a fleeting and fragile possession of ours. We all need to live our lives with more compassion and kindness toward our fellow men and women (and toward all of nature).
  • Speaking of nature, local filmmaker Jeff Barrie will host the national premiere for his documentary Kilowatt Ours at the Belcourt Theatre on Thursday night at 6 p.m. The film reveals how electricity is produced and how renewable energy sources can solve our energy challenges and improve our lives. It also features practical solutions for anyone looking to conserve energy at home.
  • I agree with William Williams that the Nashville streets in Nashville’s urban core are sorely in need of sidewalks and other improvements. After an emphasis by Mayor Purcell to do just that was reduced from $20 million to $5 million per year in the Metro budget, how can we pay for what Williams describes as requiring “a minimum of 50 years and a dollar figure that would spur Bill Gates to take note”?
  • I also think Williams is right that the “Buddy Killen Circle” signs need to go. They add clutter, and they’ve been tacked on to a project that was completed years ago. I’d prefer to find another way to honor Buddy.
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