How the American Dream Grew
If the seed of the American Dream was planted during the dark days of the Depression, germinated at the New York Worlds Fair of 1939, it was nurtured and cultivated during the sacrifices and deprivations of WWII. By wars end
How the American Dream Grew
If the seed of the American Dream was planted during the dark days of the Depression, germinated at the New York Worlds Fair of 1939, it was nurtured and cultivated during the sacrifices and deprivations of WWII. By wars end
Inherited Dreams
Though it would be my parents generation, those who lived through the Great Depression and later rolled up their collective sleeves, pitched in and sacrificed for the greater good in their fight against tyranny-who would be knighted by Tom Brokaw
Inherited Dreams
Though it would be my parents generation, those who lived through the Great Depression and later rolled up their collective sleeves, pitched in and sacrificed for the greater good in their fight against tyranny-who would be knighted by Tom Brokaw
Introduction
For over half a century, Americans soaring confidence had always promised a sugar-frosted future filled with frost free fun and abundance and economic prosperity. But that Buoyant bubble of optimism has since gone bust. Along with our jobs, retirement funds
Introduction
For over half a century, Americans soaring confidence had always promised a sugar-frosted future filled with frost free fun and abundance and economic prosperity. But that Buoyant bubble of optimism has since gone bust. Along with our jobs, retirement funds
Suburbia For Sale
American Dream Foreclosed Whether a split level or a McMansion, the American Home has been the very embodiment of the American Dream. Once the mark of achievement, the suburban home was a solid investment, the guarantee of a secure future.
Suburbia For Sale
American Dream Foreclosed Whether a split level or a McMansion, the American Home has been the very embodiment of the American Dream. Once the mark of achievement, the suburban home was a solid investment, the guarantee of a secure future.
Fast Food Fit For a King
The image of a gleeful Donald Trump serving up greasy fast food on glittering silver platters to college football Champions in the splendor of the White House State Dining Room caused quite a social media stir. For some it was
Fast Food Fit For a King
The image of a gleeful Donald Trump serving up greasy fast food on glittering silver platters to college football Champions in the splendor of the White House State Dining Room caused quite a social media stir. For some it was
Legendary Carol Channing
Carol Channing was Broadway royalty. Even as a 9-year-old, I knew when I saw Carol Channing perform “Hello Dolly” in 1964 I was witnessing pure magic. Seated in a plush seat at the St. James Theatre clutching my Playbill I
Legendary Carol Channing
Carol Channing was Broadway royalty. Even as a 9-year-old, I knew when I saw Carol Channing perform “Hello Dolly” in 1964 I was witnessing pure magic. Seated in a plush seat at the St. James Theatre clutching my Playbill I
Crisis and the Oval Office- the Cuban Missile Crisis
Once upon a time real national emergencies were shared with us by our President in the oval office. Seated behind the ornately carved Resolute desk, it signaled that these were somber, sobering talks. Ronald Reagan spoke to us after
Crisis and the Oval Office- the Cuban Missile Crisis
Once upon a time real national emergencies were shared with us by our President in the oval office. Seated behind the ornately carved Resolute desk, it signaled that these were somber, sobering talks. Ronald Reagan spoke to us after
Caravan of Lies
America citizens be prepared. A great caravan of lies is coming this evening. Expected to infiltrate your own living room at 9pm EST, this flood of untruths and deadly falsehoods will be telecast live from the from the sanctity of
Caravan of Lies
America citizens be prepared. A great caravan of lies is coming this evening. Expected to infiltrate your own living room at 9pm EST, this flood of untruths and deadly falsehoods will be telecast live from the from the sanctity of
Don’t Drink From the Kool-Aid
If the idea of Kool-Aid Man meeting Ben Franklin seems like we’ve entered an alternative history, bizarro world, take a look around now. We are living in a bizarro world right now. This ludicrous depiction of America history in a
Don’t Drink From the Kool-Aid
If the idea of Kool-Aid Man meeting Ben Franklin seems like we’ve entered an alternative history, bizarro world, take a look around now. We are living in a bizarro world right now. This ludicrous depiction of America history in a
A Caravan Heads To Washington
As has been noted by the press, a caravan of determined Democrats were sighted heading straight for the Capital due to arrive on January 3. Donald Trump has a right to be terrified. Forget about smallpox, leprosy, and satanic crime.
A Caravan Heads To Washington
As has been noted by the press, a caravan of determined Democrats were sighted heading straight for the Capital due to arrive on January 3. Donald Trump has a right to be terrified. Forget about smallpox, leprosy, and satanic crime.
News Year Predictions A Look Into the Future 1975
Past Perfect- New Years Predictions The New Year has always been the traditional time for crystal ball gazing offering tantalizing predictions for our imagined future. For forward thinking post war Americans, peering into the future was a favorite pastime. So
News Year Predictions A Look Into the Future 1975
Past Perfect- New Years Predictions The New Year has always been the traditional time for crystal ball gazing offering tantalizing predictions for our imagined future. For forward thinking post war Americans, peering into the future was a favorite pastime. So
New Year Eve Party With Guy Lombardo
For me, New Year’s Eve always belonged to Guy Lombardo. It was a childhood viewing ritual that rarely varied. In the early 1960’s I felt like Cinderella, permitted to stay up to the stroke of midnight and watch, along with
New Year Eve Party With Guy Lombardo
For me, New Year’s Eve always belonged to Guy Lombardo. It was a childhood viewing ritual that rarely varied. In the early 1960’s I felt like Cinderella, permitted to stay up to the stroke of midnight and watch, along with
To Tweet or Telegram?
Who doesn’t want attention grabbing tweets that get noticed? This time of year my twitter feed like everyone’s is bloated with short bursts of holiday cheer, each compact tweet competing for our short attention span by trying to cleverly
To Tweet or Telegram?
Who doesn’t want attention grabbing tweets that get noticed? This time of year my twitter feed like everyone’s is bloated with short bursts of holiday cheer, each compact tweet competing for our short attention span by trying to cleverly
Home For Christmas…If Only In My Dreams
For most American servicemen and women serving in the military overseas their holiday wish is simple: to be home for Christmas. Soldiers sacrifice much for the sake of others, not the least of which is being able to spend the
Home For Christmas…If Only In My Dreams
For most American servicemen and women serving in the military overseas their holiday wish is simple: to be home for Christmas. Soldiers sacrifice much for the sake of others, not the least of which is being able to spend the
