Category Archives: History
Trumps Train Wreck
Think and Learn Dept. The train is pulling out. Who do we want as conductor of our Democracy Train, kids? One of them is a definite train wreck. With Trump at the wheel, he will most certainly derail it. He
Trumps Train Wreck
Think and Learn Dept. The train is pulling out. Who do we want as conductor of our Democracy Train, kids? One of them is a definite train wreck. With Trump at the wheel, he will most certainly derail it. He
Barbie and the Bomb
While other girls my age coveted a Barbie Dream House in 1962, I longed for a home fallout shelter. It was the great disappointment of my mid-century childhood that my New York family never had one. The truth is Barbie’s
Barbie and the Bomb
While other girls my age coveted a Barbie Dream House in 1962, I longed for a home fallout shelter. It was the great disappointment of my mid-century childhood that my New York family never had one. The truth is Barbie’s
How A White Supremacist Integrated the U.S. Military
If Alabama’s Senator Tommy Tuberville had his way, today’s army would have you trading in your combat helmet for a white hood. Yet it was another former Southerner with an abiding belief in white supremacy, who was responsible for integrating
How A White Supremacist Integrated the U.S. Military
If Alabama’s Senator Tommy Tuberville had his way, today’s army would have you trading in your combat helmet for a white hood. Yet it was another former Southerner with an abiding belief in white supremacy, who was responsible for integrating
Who the Hell Wants a Great Society?
Who the hell wants a great society? Marjorie Taylor Greene sure doesn’t and she’s dead set on making sure you won’t either. Who in their right mind wants health care, education, and better infrastructure? Who needs highways, a safety
Who the Hell Wants a Great Society?
Who the hell wants a great society? Marjorie Taylor Greene sure doesn’t and she’s dead set on making sure you won’t either. Who in their right mind wants health care, education, and better infrastructure? Who needs highways, a safety
Kennedy and Anti-Semitism Nothing New Here.
Yet again the media is awash with more stories of Robert Kennedy Jr’s far-fetched antisemitic rants that seem to appear with a dizzying regularity. The public outrage is predictable and understandable- a disgrace to the family. How dare anyone sully
Kennedy and Anti-Semitism Nothing New Here.
Yet again the media is awash with more stories of Robert Kennedy Jr’s far-fetched antisemitic rants that seem to appear with a dizzying regularity. The public outrage is predictable and understandable- a disgrace to the family. How dare anyone sully
Before There Was Barbenheimer
When it comes to Barbenheimer this girl was way ahead of the curve by almost 40 years. As the anticipation of the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer these 2 seemingly diametrically opposed film genres excitement has built to a fever
Before There Was Barbenheimer
When it comes to Barbenheimer this girl was way ahead of the curve by almost 40 years. As the anticipation of the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer these 2 seemingly diametrically opposed film genres excitement has built to a fever
On this July Fourth, We Are All Highland Park
Once upon a time the booming sound of firecrackers exploding brought up mid-century childhood memories of July 4th parades. The charge of good old gunpowder producing the effect was once a thrilling one. All along the Independence Day parade route
On this July Fourth, We Are All Highland Park
Once upon a time the booming sound of firecrackers exploding brought up mid-century childhood memories of July 4th parades. The charge of good old gunpowder producing the effect was once a thrilling one. All along the Independence Day parade route
America Goes Back In Time
America is so fearful of being woke, that our country is not just going back in time, we are going back to sleep. And for way too many it is a nightmare. In just this past week thanks to the
America Goes Back In Time
America is so fearful of being woke, that our country is not just going back in time, we are going back to sleep. And for way too many it is a nightmare. In just this past week thanks to the
A Pack Rat Pushes Back At Trump
Yet one more reason to despise Donald Trump. He is giving pack rats like me a bad name. The former hoarder-in-chief’s attachment to paper is a very familiar one to me. Trump can’t seem to part with his and neither
A Pack Rat Pushes Back At Trump
Yet one more reason to despise Donald Trump. He is giving pack rats like me a bad name. The former hoarder-in-chief’s attachment to paper is a very familiar one to me. Trump can’t seem to part with his and neither
Book-ended By the Absurdity of Trump
It feels implausible, but once again Donald Trump and his delusional thinking are dominating the news and national discourse as I prepare for my second art show at The Art Center Highland Park. The last time I was in an
Book-ended By the Absurdity of Trump
It feels implausible, but once again Donald Trump and his delusional thinking are dominating the news and national discourse as I prepare for my second art show at The Art Center Highland Park. The last time I was in an
Envisioning The American Dream 