Category Archives: History
Nothing Adds Up In Trump’s World
Math has never been my strong suit, but even for my arithmetic-challenged mind, something doesn’t add up here. In the unhinged mind of Donald Trump, he claims every “drug boat” blown up equals 25,000 American lives saved. Juan Orlando Hernández
Nothing Adds Up In Trump’s World
Math has never been my strong suit, but even for my arithmetic-challenged mind, something doesn’t add up here. In the unhinged mind of Donald Trump, he claims every “drug boat” blown up equals 25,000 American lives saved. Juan Orlando Hernández
Forgotten Fall Rituals – Burning Leaves and Fear of Fallout
Jumping in the pile of crunchy, dead leaves, hurling them into the air like confetti, was a fall ritual for mid-century kids. So was burning leaves. That earthy smell of burning autumn leaves is forever seared in my mind, transporting
Forgotten Fall Rituals – Burning Leaves and Fear of Fallout
Jumping in the pile of crunchy, dead leaves, hurling them into the air like confetti, was a fall ritual for mid-century kids. So was burning leaves. That earthy smell of burning autumn leaves is forever seared in my mind, transporting
Forgotten Fall Rituals – Burning Leaves and Fear of Fallout
Jumping in the pile of crunchy, dead leaves, hurling them into the air like confetti, was a fall ritual for mid-century kids. So was burning leaves. That earthy smell of burning autumn leaves is forever seared in my mind, transporting
Forgotten Fall Rituals – Burning Leaves and Fear of Fallout
Jumping in the pile of crunchy, dead leaves, hurling them into the air like confetti, was a fall ritual for mid-century kids. So was burning leaves. That earthy smell of burning autumn leaves is forever seared in my mind, transporting
When Flying on Thanksgiving Was Actually Fun
Travelers this Thanksgiving are on edge. Flying is anything but fun. 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,
When Flying on Thanksgiving Was Actually Fun
Travelers this Thanksgiving are on edge. Flying is anything but fun. 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,
Another November 22
Before November 22, 1963, as an 8-year-old, I was blissfully ignorant of the shadows of society and was happy to bask in the sunny Kodacolor optimism of John Kennedy’s New Frontier. But after that long weekend, the fragility of life
Another November 22
Before November 22, 1963, as an 8-year-old, I was blissfully ignorant of the shadows of society and was happy to bask in the sunny Kodacolor optimism of John Kennedy’s New Frontier. But after that long weekend, the fragility of life
Can A Woman a Woman Ever Be President?
Michelle Obama said out loud what we all now know in our hearts to be true: America is not ready for a woman president. “As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama said. “That’s why I’m
Can A Woman a Woman Ever Be President?
Michelle Obama said out loud what we all now know in our hearts to be true: America is not ready for a woman president. “As we saw in this past election, sadly, we ain’t ready,” Obama said. “That’s why I’m
Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served
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. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,
Veterans Day – Remembering the Others That Served
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. While we celebrate Veterans Day, and the anniversary of Armistice Day,
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
The Boy Mayor of New York
As the newly minted Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani can claim many New York City firsts. First Muslim mayor, first mayor of South Asian descent, and first Democratic Socialist to run City Hall. First Millennial Mayor? Gen Z
Lincoln Elected President Today
As I was swimming laps today in the pool, I looked up at a dry-erase whiteboard hanging on the wall. In handwriting, it lists the date, the weather, the time of sunrise and sunset, and at the bottom is the
Lincoln Elected President Today
As I was swimming laps today in the pool, I looked up at a dry-erase whiteboard hanging on the wall. In handwriting, it lists the date, the weather, the time of sunrise and sunset, and at the bottom is the
Envisioning The American Dream 