Born in Newark and educated at Columbia, Allen Ginsberg spent much of his life rambling the streets of NYC's East Village.

His "Beat Generation," wrote eloquently, piercingly, and critically of the culture of their day. But in the end, he was always open to the notion that his was not the only opinion.

“Our heads are round so thought can change direction.” - Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997)

At the end of this week, those in the Jewish community will celebrate Rosh Hashanah. As a preamble, this week will feature the words of Jewish scholars, musicians, poets, etc.

Our leadoff batter is Nobel Peace Prize winner (1986), Elie Wiesel.

"We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented."

8:46 a.m. EST. The moment the first plane struck the North Tower in New York City.

I remember that day quite distinctly. A beautiful fall day in Boston, the sky a blinding blue. And then......

"My generation is now the door to memory. That is why I am remembering." - Joy Harjo

This morning's quote is a reminder you have far more agency and power than you might imagine.

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."