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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
America Keeps Her Commitments- A Post War Promise
Once upon a time, but not that long ago, America was the world’s peacekeeper. We stood at the apex of power, united as a country, and our commitment to our Allies absolute. Our word was our bond. For those too
America Keeps Her Commitments- A Post War Promise
Once upon a time, but not that long ago, America was the world’s peacekeeper. We stood at the apex of power, united as a country, and our commitment to our Allies absolute. Our word was our bond. For those too
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow -Steven Miller and Wooly Willy
Very few would characterize Donald Trump’s xenophobic henchman Steven Miller as having a “magnetic personality.” But when it comes to the normally follically challenged Miller’s recent display of hair, he resembled nothing short of Wooly Willy that classic American toy
Hair Today Gone Tomorrow -Steven Miller and Wooly Willy
Very few would characterize Donald Trump’s xenophobic henchman Steven Miller as having a “magnetic personality.” But when it comes to the normally follically challenged Miller’s recent display of hair, he resembled nothing short of Wooly Willy that classic American toy
Penny Marshall’s Big Legacy
Lets raise a toast of Pepsi and milk to Penny Marshal, a comic genius who was in a league of her own. Like Laverne, she did it her way. With her distinctive nasal New York voice so redolent of the
Penny Marshall’s Big Legacy
Lets raise a toast of Pepsi and milk to Penny Marshal, a comic genius who was in a league of her own. Like Laverne, she did it her way. With her distinctive nasal New York voice so redolent of the
Jews and Christmas
Like many American Jews, I secretly covet Christmas. Though taught in the Ten Commandments not to covet thy neighbors wife, there was no explicit directive to coveting thy neighbors holiday. Holiday cheer for some Jews also includes a touch o’
Jews and Christmas
Like many American Jews, I secretly covet Christmas. Though taught in the Ten Commandments not to covet thy neighbors wife, there was no explicit directive to coveting thy neighbors holiday. Holiday cheer for some Jews also includes a touch o’
Traveling Fun For Thanksgiving
As millions crowd our airports for the traditional Thanksgiving trek home over the river and through the woods, the tension mounts at the thought of long lines, insufferable crowds, and the dreaded delays that inevitably await the weary and wary
Traveling Fun For Thanksgiving
As millions crowd our airports for the traditional Thanksgiving trek home over the river and through the woods, the tension mounts at the thought of long lines, insufferable crowds, and the dreaded delays that inevitably await the weary and wary
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
It’s a safe bet that Smokey the Bear will not be trading in his Ranger hat for a red MAGA cap anytime soon. It seems only Donald Trump Can Prevent Forest Fires With a Rake. For more than 70 years
Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
It’s a safe bet that Smokey the Bear will not be trading in his Ranger hat for a red MAGA cap anytime soon. It seems only Donald Trump Can Prevent Forest Fires With a Rake. For more than 70 years
Make Believe Voters
A page torn from a vintage Civics pamphlet for children distributed by the Democratic party in 1958 confirms Trump’s dubious claim of voters donning multiple disguises to cast multiple votes. Devious Democrats learn deception early as this guide to
Make Believe Voters
A page torn from a vintage Civics pamphlet for children distributed by the Democratic party in 1958 confirms Trump’s dubious claim of voters donning multiple disguises to cast multiple votes. Devious Democrats learn deception early as this guide to
WWI How Jewish Immigrants Helped the War Effort
As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his hyphenated American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. “You came here seeking Freedom,” he told the masses of immigrants
WWI How Jewish Immigrants Helped the War Effort
As America entered the Great War in 1917, Uncle Sam encouraged all his hyphenated American nieces and nephews to join him in fighting this war to end all wars. “You came here seeking Freedom,” he told the masses of immigrants
Envisioning The American Dream 