Monthly Archives: July 2016
Girls, the Sky’s the Limit
From now on when a little girl thinks of what she can be when she grows up… she doesn’t have to just choose between a ballerina, a nurse, a stewardess, a teacher or a model. The door has swung open,
Girls, the Sky’s the Limit
From now on when a little girl thinks of what she can be when she grows up… she doesn’t have to just choose between a ballerina, a nurse, a stewardess, a teacher or a model. The door has swung open,
Protests at the Democratic Convention
Watching the deeply felt protests of Bernie Sander’s supporters with their visceral frustration with the Democratic party establishment and their disappointment with the party not adopting a more progressive platform, the internal divisiveness is palpable. On Twitter Sanders tweeted “Young
Protests at the Democratic Convention
Watching the deeply felt protests of Bernie Sander’s supporters with their visceral frustration with the Democratic party establishment and their disappointment with the party not adopting a more progressive platform, the internal divisiveness is palpable. On Twitter Sanders tweeted “Young
Democratic Convention 1960 – JFK’s New Frontier
The 1960 Democratic Convention was a high-steppin, wild west of a good time, and my family and myself had front row seats in front of our Philco. It was as rip roarin, rip snortin a time as any western on
Democratic Convention 1960 – JFK’s New Frontier
The 1960 Democratic Convention was a high-steppin, wild west of a good time, and my family and myself had front row seats in front of our Philco. It was as rip roarin, rip snortin a time as any western on
Happy National Junk Food Day
Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “
Happy National Junk Food Day
Junk Food a go-go circa 1966. “Happy National Junk Food Day” from “This Years Girl. “
Is Donald Trump Channeling Richard Nixon?
If Dangerous Donald is channeling Tricky Dick, it’s time to change the channel. Promising to restore “Law and Order” Trump sounds a lot like a re-run of Richard Nixon’s campaign. Talk about ripped from the headlines; that is if the
Is Donald Trump Channeling Richard Nixon?
If Dangerous Donald is channeling Tricky Dick, it’s time to change the channel. Promising to restore “Law and Order” Trump sounds a lot like a re-run of Richard Nixon’s campaign. Talk about ripped from the headlines; that is if the
History Lessons: Attention Must be Paid
History has never seemed more relevant. After a week of unspeakable tragedies both here and abroad, the weight of history hangs heavy as the Republicans nominate Donald J Trump as their candidate for president. Historians are speaking out as never
History Lessons: Attention Must be Paid
History has never seemed more relevant. After a week of unspeakable tragedies both here and abroad, the weight of history hangs heavy as the Republicans nominate Donald J Trump as their candidate for president. Historians are speaking out as never
A Jazz Age Baby
In 1926 while flaming youth roared and thousands mourned the death of Rudolph Valentino, my grandparents, Sadie and Arthur were overjoyed at the birth of their second daughter, Betty, my mother. A beloved Bastille Day baby, this jazz age babe
A Jazz Age Baby
In 1926 while flaming youth roared and thousands mourned the death of Rudolph Valentino, my grandparents, Sadie and Arthur were overjoyed at the birth of their second daughter, Betty, my mother. A beloved Bastille Day baby, this jazz age babe
Black Lives Matter and the Facts of Life
At what age does a black boy learn he is perceived as menacing and dangerous? At what age is he told of systemic racism and state sanctioned brutality against someone who looks just like him? At what age does an
Black Lives Matter and the Facts of Life
At what age does a black boy learn he is perceived as menacing and dangerous? At what age is he told of systemic racism and state sanctioned brutality against someone who looks just like him? At what age does an
Hot Dogs Cold War
Hot dogs, that very symbol of culinary democracy took on a special meaning during the cold war, especially in the summer of 1961. The fate of Nathans Hot Dogs hung in the balance. Barbecue Brigade Summer barbecues were a family
Hot Dogs Cold War
Hot dogs, that very symbol of culinary democracy took on a special meaning during the cold war, especially in the summer of 1961. The fate of Nathans Hot Dogs hung in the balance. Barbecue Brigade Summer barbecues were a family
Envisioning The American Dream 