As my 50th high school reunion approaches, I find myself reflecting on who we were, who we became, and the lessons time insists we learn. Fifty years later, kindness, accountability, and empathy feel more important than ever.

While a winter storm keeps Michigan indoors, a Murder, She Wrote marathon sparks a reflection on how storytelling—and society—has changed, revealing what an 80s TV detective can still teach us about America today.