Monthly Archives: October 2025

Young Republicans Same Old Hate

Yesterday, as I was working on a poster for a friend to use for the New York City “No Kings” March on Saturday, I got an email from my conservative older brother asking, “Are you going to the No Kings

Young Republicans Same Old Hate

Yesterday, as I was working on a poster for a friend to use for the New York City “No Kings” March on Saturday, I got an email from my conservative older brother asking, “Are you going to the No Kings

Diane Keaton  Loved Dogs and Dogs Loved Her

When my rescue dog Moe saw the picture of Diane Keaton kissing her golden retriever Reggie on the lips -something he knows so well with me- my sweet Labrador retriever nudged me to do a special post on Diane Keaton,

Diane Keaton  Loved Dogs and Dogs Loved Her

When my rescue dog Moe saw the picture of Diane Keaton kissing her golden retriever Reggie on the lips -something he knows so well with me- my sweet Labrador retriever nudged me to do a special post on Diane Keaton,

The Story of Columbus Day We Never Learned

The story of Columbus Day was written with the blood of  Italian immigrants who were savagely lynched in 1891. It was a story we never learned in our history books, but it is a very American one. The history of

The Story of Columbus Day We Never Learned

The story of Columbus Day was written with the blood of  Italian immigrants who were savagely lynched in 1891. It was a story we never learned in our history books, but it is a very American one. The history of

Diane Keaton: The Endearing Style Icon

Was anyone ever more endearing than Diane Keaton? She was one of a kind. She thought herself a misfit, and for all the women who quietly identified as such, she was a heroine. For quirky, eccentric, insecure, creative women everywhere,

Diane Keaton: The Endearing Style Icon

Was anyone ever more endearing than Diane Keaton? She was one of a kind. She thought herself a misfit, and for all the women who quietly identified as such, she was a heroine. For quirky, eccentric, insecure, creative women everywhere,

Trump’s Coin: A Twist in U.S. Currency History

Putting Donald Trump on a U.S. commemorative coin feels as phony as a two-dollar bill. Though it seems sketchy, this is no Temu tchochke. The Treasury Department announced it is developing a one-dollar commemorative coin in celebration of the nation’s

Trump’s Coin: A Twist in U.S. Currency History

Putting Donald Trump on a U.S. commemorative coin feels as phony as a two-dollar bill. Though it seems sketchy, this is no Temu tchochke. The Treasury Department announced it is developing a one-dollar commemorative coin in celebration of the nation’s

October 7 Attacks

Two years of tears. Two years of fear, Of hope Of rage Two years that feel like a lifetime but also a blink of an eye. Two years of uncertainty. Dashed hopes, Bitterness Frustration Disbelief Heartache The not knowing For

October 7 Attacks

Two years of tears. Two years of fear, Of hope Of rage Two years that feel like a lifetime but also a blink of an eye. Two years of uncertainty. Dashed hopes, Bitterness Frustration Disbelief Heartache The not knowing For

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall’s Love For Dogs

It is no secret that Dr. Jane Goodall loved chimpanzees. Although chimps held a special place in her heart it was dogs who were her favorite. When asked what her favorite animal was, Jane Goodall answered, “My favorite animal altogether

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall’s Love For Dogs

It is no secret that Dr. Jane Goodall loved chimpanzees. Although chimps held a special place in her heart it was dogs who were her favorite. When asked what her favorite animal was, Jane Goodall answered, “My favorite animal altogether

Silence Is Golden: Military Generals React to Trump & Hegseth

A draft dodger and a drunk walk into a room of 5-star Generals to lecture them on how to be warriors. Their tone-deaf remarks were met with deafening silence. Silence is Golden. The wasteful extravagance of this unprecedented gathering became

Silence Is Golden: Military Generals React to Trump & Hegseth

A draft dodger and a drunk walk into a room of 5-star Generals to lecture them on how to be warriors. Their tone-deaf remarks were met with deafening silence. Silence is Golden. The wasteful extravagance of this unprecedented gathering became

Tampering With Tylenol

The Tylenol Terrorist is back! Until now, the biggest scare with Tylenol happened forty-three years ago this week, setting in motion a widespread panic. The 1982 Tylenol murders rocked the nation. It was the biggest story of the year when

Tampering With Tylenol

The Tylenol Terrorist is back! Until now, the biggest scare with Tylenol happened forty-three years ago this week, setting in motion a widespread panic. The 1982 Tylenol murders rocked the nation. It was the biggest story of the year when