Alan PakalnAir travel vs. community lifeThe introduction of the twin-engine Douglas DC-3 in 1935 was a game-changer — the beginning of travel to almost anywhere. Today, the FAA…Jul 30Jul 30
Alan PakalnSometimes Citizens and Their Government Should Be AdversariesVillage and town governments can have committees that address quality of life, livability, and sustainability issues. Officially…May 21May 21
Alan PakalnCommons And United Nations 2030 AgendaLeaf blowers, small hobby aircraft, bicycle lanes, wood-burning fireplaces, mountain bikes, kites, jet skis, cars, trucks, dog walkers. All…Nov 10, 2023Nov 10, 2023
Alan PakalnPublic Libraries: Resource Community NetworkA priest, a rabbi, and a minister walk into a public library. Punchline: They approach the reference librarian and ask for the same thing…Oct 10, 2023Oct 10, 2023
Alan PakalnAging Into The FutureI recently asked a couple I know who, like me, are retired: “Do you guys talk about aging?” This subject had been on my mind, and not for…Oct 5, 2023Oct 5, 2023
Alan PakalnI Wrote Environmental NGOs About One Big ProblemI should have known better but I did it anyway.Sep 7, 2023Sep 7, 2023
Alan PakalnPublic Libraries — How to Save ThemLibraries need to change, in order to compete with — among other things like an evolving electronic environment and attention spans —…May 7, 2022May 7, 2022
Alan PakalnMaking a list, checking it twice, gonna find out.A study of preventable hospital deaths in the U.S. offers an estimate of just over 22,000 per year, much lower than previous estimates…May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Alan PakalnYour Hospital Medical Equipment is on Schedule and Out of Date.It’s not a fun subject.Apr 12, 2018Apr 12, 2018
