Monthly Archives: December 2022

Here’s Hoping For a Hopeful New Year
For the new year, 2023 may we all feel as hopeful as my dog Stanley always does. I am filled with enormous gratitude for all you do to enrich my life, and for your ongoing support of my work. Happy

Here’s Hoping For a Hopeful New Year
For the new year, 2023 may we all feel as hopeful as my dog Stanley always does. I am filled with enormous gratitude for all you do to enrich my life, and for your ongoing support of my work. Happy

When it Comes to Rape Past is Always Present
My introduction into the go-go 80s was less than auspicious. 43 years ago today I was getting ready to celebrate a new decade-the 1980s. Instead, it is remembered as the day I was brutally raped. On the cusp of a

When it Comes to Rape Past is Always Present
My introduction into the go-go 80s was less than auspicious. 43 years ago today I was getting ready to celebrate a new decade-the 1980s. Instead, it is remembered as the day I was brutally raped. On the cusp of a

Congressman Elect George Santos – Jew-ish or Fool-ish
Is George Santos Jew-ish , or just plain Fool-ish? Actually, he’s very Republican-ish In fact, the con man is on brand. Lying seems to be the norm for Republicans. A pre-requisite for party membership. I haven’t seen so much lying

Congressman Elect George Santos – Jew-ish or Fool-ish
Is George Santos Jew-ish , or just plain Fool-ish? Actually, he’s very Republican-ish In fact, the con man is on brand. Lying seems to be the norm for Republicans. A pre-requisite for party membership. I haven’t seen so much lying

Holy Jesus, Texas Is At It Again
Refugee family of migrants fleeing to a foreign country out of fear of violence seen outside the DC residence of Vice President Kamala Harris amid record-setting cold. In the true spirit of Christmas, Texas Governor Abbott strikes again.

Holy Jesus, Texas Is At It Again
Refugee family of migrants fleeing to a foreign country out of fear of violence seen outside the DC residence of Vice President Kamala Harris amid record-setting cold. In the true spirit of Christmas, Texas Governor Abbott strikes again.

Misogyny Wrapped up in a Mid-Century Christmas Bow
Tis’ the season for the online posting of cringe-worthy, mid-century, sexist Christmas ads guaranteed to provide a hoot at how dated they are. How silly, a woman purring seductively at a Hoover vacuum cleaner. Or a gal nearly orgasmic over

Misogyny Wrapped up in a Mid-Century Christmas Bow
Tis’ the season for the online posting of cringe-worthy, mid-century, sexist Christmas ads guaranteed to provide a hoot at how dated they are. How silly, a woman purring seductively at a Hoover vacuum cleaner. Or a gal nearly orgasmic over

Mr. Magoo Christmas Carol
For some, it may not be Christmas without Charlie Brown, but my Christmas heart always belonged to Mr. Magoo. Just as I preferred my great American novels in Classic Comic Book form, so I preferred my Charles Dickens in animation.

Mr. Magoo Christmas Carol
For some, it may not be Christmas without Charlie Brown, but my Christmas heart always belonged to Mr. Magoo. Just as I preferred my great American novels in Classic Comic Book form, so I preferred my Charles Dickens in animation.

Christmas Party Ideas For A Troubled Time
Many have drawn parallels between our troubled times and the late 1930s, and it might be helpful to see how they celebrated during the festive Christmas season. Anti Semitism was on the rise, fascists were taking over Europe, and a

Christmas Party Ideas For A Troubled Time
Many have drawn parallels between our troubled times and the late 1930s, and it might be helpful to see how they celebrated during the festive Christmas season. Anti Semitism was on the rise, fascists were taking over Europe, and a

Donald Trump Makes Santa’s Naughty Boy List
Among the sea of lies that Donald Trump is now drowning in, one pledge of his may soon come to fruition this holiday season. Trump did promise to revive the US coal industry and now single handily the disgraced con

Donald Trump Makes Santa’s Naughty Boy List
Among the sea of lies that Donald Trump is now drowning in, one pledge of his may soon come to fruition this holiday season. Trump did promise to revive the US coal industry and now single handily the disgraced con

Sold Straight
Being 14 is a confusing time no matter what time period you lived in. Understanding the facts of life can feel confusing. Especially when the facts of life you are taught aren’t even facts at all. In fact, they

Sold Straight
Being 14 is a confusing time no matter what time period you lived in. Understanding the facts of life can feel confusing. Especially when the facts of life you are taught aren’t even facts at all. In fact, they

A Christian Nation Not Just For For Christmas
While some want to keep Christ in Christmas, others desperately want to keep Christ in America. Oh for Christ’s sake! We are not a Christian nation. Well, except maybe at Christmas when it is hard to avoid the 24/7 onslaught

A Christian Nation Not Just For For Christmas
While some want to keep Christ in Christmas, others desperately want to keep Christ in America. Oh for Christ’s sake! We are not a Christian nation. Well, except maybe at Christmas when it is hard to avoid the 24/7 onslaught