The Write Stuff.

Queen of Cardboard: A Moving Tale Looking back on my first week in our home in Colubmia, Missouri, a lamemt while feeling overwhelmed by moving boxes.... https://deborabuerk.com/queen-of-cardboard-a-moving-tale/

The Heart of Whidbey: Farewell Reflections How do you say farewell to the community you've been a part of for more than thirty years?... https://deborabuerk.com/on-the-road-again/

Celebrating Movers: More Than Just a Task Some people carry boxes. Some people carry memories. And some people, for a little while, help carry us from who we were into who we are becoming.... https://deborabuerk.com/celebrating-movers-more-than-just-a-task/

Listening to History: The Voices We Preserve (part 9/9) PART NINE History is a Conversation Through Time Why I Listen The Gift of a Pen…... https://deborabuerk.com/listening-to-history-the-voices-we-preserve-part-9-9/

The Unfinished Story of America: What Will We Write? (part 8/9) PART EIGHT The Story Still Being Written AMERICA 300 The Gift of the Pen The Question:... https://deborabuerk.com/the-unfinished-story-of-america-what-will-we-write-part-8-9/

The Unfinished Promise of Equality: A Historical Reflection (part 7/9) Author Debora Ragland Buerk reflects on America's journey toward fulfilling its founding promise of equality, emphasizing the voices of individuals like Langston Hughes, Rosa Parks, and Martin Luther King Jr. Each generation confronts the challenge of making the ideals of the Declaration of Independence a reality. The ongoing dialogue about equality shapes the nation's identity and future.... https://deborabuerk.com/the-unfinished-promise-of-equality-a-historical-reflection-part-7/

Words of Courage: Voices in Dark Times (Part 6/9) The content reflects on the significance of words during times of crisis and conflict, highlighting how they provide courage and connection. It discusses examples from history, particularly wartime letters, speeches, and Roosevelt's radio addresses, emphasizing that while words may not solve problems, they foster hope and remind individuals they are not alone.... https://deborabuerk.com/words-of-courage-voices-in-dark-times-part-6/

The American Story: Voices and Journeys (part 5/9) Part five. A Conversation Across the Years. The story of a nation told through literature. The Golden Door. The stories inside the suitcase. New voices join the conversation. The Question: Who gets welcomed into the story? "A suitcase is more than luggage. It is yesterday carried into tomorrow." —Debora Ragland Buerk, The Write Stuff... https://deborabuerk.com/the-american-story-voices-and-journeys-part-5/

America’s Contradiction: The Empty Chair at the Table (Part 4) Part Four. A House Divided. The Empty Chair at the Table. America's Greatest Test. The Question: Can a nation survive its deepest contradiction? "On maps it was called a war. In homes, it was personal," Debora Ragland Buerk, The Write Stuff.... https://deborabuerk.com/americas-contradiction-the-empty-chair-at-the-table-part-4/

Exploring America’s Contradictions and Dreams (Part 3) America 250. The Story of a Nation Through Literature. A Conversation Across the Years. Today: Expanding the Dream. Words that Founded a Nation. Opportunity, Growth, And America's Contradictions. Who is included in the promise? "Every journey carries more than one story." —Debora Ragland Buerk, The Write Stuff.... https://deborabuerk.com/exploring-americas-contradictions-and-dreams-part-3/

Liberty and Ink: Founding America Through Words (Part 2) America 250. A Conversation Across the Years. The Story of a Nation Through Literature. An eight-part series. "Before words became history, someone had to find the courage to write them." —Debora Ragland Buerk, The Write Stuff... https://deborabuerk.com/listening-to-the-voices-that-built-america/

Echoes of History: Listening to the Past (Part 1) The content reflects on the power of words in shaping America's history and identity, emphasizing that true history is about the lives and stories of individuals. From Patrick Henry's call for liberty to the Declaration of Independence, it illustrates how words have initiated important conversations about freedom, justice, and the human experience across generations.... https://deborabuerk.com/echoes-of-history-listening-to-the-past-part-1/

Understanding Juneteenth: A Journey Toward Full Freedom Juneteenth marks the announcement of emancipation for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the delayed realization of freedom. This day highlights the ongoing struggle for equality emphasized by Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream. Both events reflect the need for justice, opportunity, and unity in America’s journey toward true freedom.... https://deborabuerk.com/understanding-juneteenth-a-journey-toward-full-freedom/

Winnie-the-Pooh: 100 Years of Friendship and Imagination In 2026, Winnie-the-Pooh celebrates its centennial, having inspired generations with lessons on friendship and kindness since A. A. Milne's creation in 1926. Originating from a real bear named Winnie, the stories connect families across time. Today, the enduring legacy of Pooh emphasizes the importance of imagination and simple joys in life.... https://deborabuerk.com/winnie-the-pooh-100-years-of-friendship-and-imagination/

Memorial Day Reflections: Lessons from Churchill Club and Iwo Jima

New York, New York. Looking at the Big Apple from a Journalist's Point of View.

Understanding Presidents' Day: A Tribute to George Washington