Author Archives: sallyedelstein
In My Jewish Home I Grew Up Celebrating Christmas
Sometimes it can feel like Hanukkah doesn’t hold a candle to Christmas. Eight skinny, little Hanukkah candles can’t even begin to compete with vibrating LED Christmas lights pulsating in sequence to the sound of everything from “Let it Snow”
In My Jewish Home I Grew Up Celebrating Christmas
Sometimes it can feel like Hanukkah doesn’t hold a candle to Christmas. Eight skinny, little Hanukkah candles can’t even begin to compete with vibrating LED Christmas lights pulsating in sequence to the sound of everything from “Let it Snow”
Yes, Mr Epstein,There is a Doctor in the House
I can say with an absolute degree of certainty there will soon be a doctor in the House. The White House. And Dr. Jill Biden will bring brilliance and critical thinking back to “The People’s House.” A highly offensive op-ed
Yes, Mr Epstein,There is a Doctor in the House
I can say with an absolute degree of certainty there will soon be a doctor in the House. The White House. And Dr. Jill Biden will bring brilliance and critical thinking back to “The People’s House.” A highly offensive op-ed
Vintage Springmaid Textiles Ads – A Real Eyeful
In the puritanical Post-War years before there was Playboy Magazine, red-blooded ex-GI’s could still get an eyeful of racy pin-up girls just by glancing through their favorite magazine. No, I’m not talking about Wink, Flirt, Eyeful, or any of
Vintage Springmaid Textiles Ads – A Real Eyeful
In the puritanical Post-War years before there was Playboy Magazine, red-blooded ex-GI’s could still get an eyeful of racy pin-up girls just by glancing through their favorite magazine. No, I’m not talking about Wink, Flirt, Eyeful, or any of
A Return to New York City
I recently wandered the streets of Manhattan. Though a seemingly unremarkable activity for someone who has done just that for over 50 years, in the time of the coronavirus it took on new significance. A week ago I took a
A Return to New York City
I recently wandered the streets of Manhattan. Though a seemingly unremarkable activity for someone who has done just that for over 50 years, in the time of the coronavirus it took on new significance. A week ago I took a
Trump, Toddler in Chief
Looks like liddle’ Donnie got an early Christmas present- a gen-u-ine Playskool “I’m Still President Pretend Desk Playset” complete with an authentic-looking presidential seal. Provides hours of activities and fun for any small tyke. If ever a picture is worth
Trump, Toddler in Chief
Looks like liddle’ Donnie got an early Christmas present- a gen-u-ine Playskool “I’m Still President Pretend Desk Playset” complete with an authentic-looking presidential seal. Provides hours of activities and fun for any small tyke. If ever a picture is worth
Thanksgiving – A No Fly Holiday
As much a tradition as pumpkin pie, the pre-holiday images of over-crowded airports, knee-deep with weary travelers in a tangle of luggage and shopping bags headed home for the holidays is a familiar Thanksgiving trope. We see it year after
Thanksgiving – A No Fly Holiday
As much a tradition as pumpkin pie, the pre-holiday images of over-crowded airports, knee-deep with weary travelers in a tangle of luggage and shopping bags headed home for the holidays is a familiar Thanksgiving trope. We see it year after
Talking Turkey -TV Dinners and Thanksgiving
After 67 years, Swanson’s TV dinners may finally be making their rightful appearance as a place of honor at the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday table. For most of us, this year’s Thanksgiving dinner will be a first. The first Thanksgiving without
Talking Turkey -TV Dinners and Thanksgiving
After 67 years, Swanson’s TV dinners may finally be making their rightful appearance as a place of honor at the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday table. For most of us, this year’s Thanksgiving dinner will be a first. The first Thanksgiving without
Remembering JFK and My Weekly Reader
While others relied on Walter Cronkite for their news of the Kennedy Assassination, My Weekly Reader was the newspaper of record for the grade-school set. The popular publication was a weekly newspaper that covered current events for elementary school
Remembering JFK and My Weekly Reader
While others relied on Walter Cronkite for their news of the Kennedy Assassination, My Weekly Reader was the newspaper of record for the grade-school set. The popular publication was a weekly newspaper that covered current events for elementary school
Donald Trump is No Richie Rich
I feel the need to come to poor Richie Rich’s defense. In a recent interview with the Atlantic Barack Obama called Donald Trump “Richie Rich- the complaining, lying, doesn’t take responsibility for anything type of figure.” Though I agree with
Donald Trump is No Richie Rich
I feel the need to come to poor Richie Rich’s defense. In a recent interview with the Atlantic Barack Obama called Donald Trump “Richie Rich- the complaining, lying, doesn’t take responsibility for anything type of figure.” Though I agree with
Americans Celebrating Victory WWII and 2020
The waiting had been agonizing. Rumors and intimations both good and bad were rampant. The anxieties and melodrama made biding our time excruciating. Would we be victorious and vanquish an evil authoritarian once and for all? Tension was at a
Americans Celebrating Victory WWII and 2020
The waiting had been agonizing. Rumors and intimations both good and bad were rampant. The anxieties and melodrama made biding our time excruciating. Would we be victorious and vanquish an evil authoritarian once and for all? Tension was at a
Envisioning The American Dream 