Category Archives: History
The Unthinkable 100 Days of Trump
Within the past 100 days, the word unthinkable has been uttered every day. The America I once knew is being destroyed by an authoritarian whose total disregard for the Constitution is a blitzkrieg on the law. That was once unthinkable.
The Unthinkable 100 Days of Trump
Within the past 100 days, the word unthinkable has been uttered every day. The America I once knew is being destroyed by an authoritarian whose total disregard for the Constitution is a blitzkrieg on the law. That was once unthinkable.
Mourning Pope Francis
Pope Francis was not of my faith, but his compassion spoke to me spiritually. He inspired so many beyond the Catholic Church. I had faith in his ability to speak out for the marginalized. For immigrants. I had faith in
Mourning Pope Francis
Pope Francis was not of my faith, but his compassion spoke to me spiritually. He inspired so many beyond the Catholic Church. I had faith in his ability to speak out for the marginalized. For immigrants. I had faith in
A Home-Grown Dictator
The over-the-top tackiness of Caesars Palace has come to the Trump White House with the emphasis on Caesar. The gaudy, gold ornaments that embellish walls, ceiling mantles, tables, coasters, and frankly anything that can be gilded are a garish display
A Home-Grown Dictator
The over-the-top tackiness of Caesars Palace has come to the Trump White House with the emphasis on Caesar. The gaudy, gold ornaments that embellish walls, ceiling mantles, tables, coasters, and frankly anything that can be gilded are a garish display
Turning 70
Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are. I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly. Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and
Turning 70
Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are. I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly. Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and
What in Your Life is Irreplaceable?
If you had to flee your home in an instant, what would be the one object you absolutely had to take with you? In a recent Zoom with friends, whose lives have been touched by the recent natural catastrophes, I
What in Your Life is Irreplaceable?
If you had to flee your home in an instant, what would be the one object you absolutely had to take with you? In a recent Zoom with friends, whose lives have been touched by the recent natural catastrophes, I
Social Insecurity
I am now breaking into old childhood piggy banks in search of vintage coins that might be worth money. This is how terrified I am of losing social security. Not to mention the crashing stock market. Some of my old
Social Insecurity
I am now breaking into old childhood piggy banks in search of vintage coins that might be worth money. This is how terrified I am of losing social security. Not to mention the crashing stock market. Some of my old
Canada My Favorite Neighbor
Oh, Canada, we the people of America never wanted this breakup. Our commitment to Canada was once something unshakeable. True Blue. Literally written in stone. John F. Kennedy famously defined the nature of the relationship between Canada and the United
Canada My Favorite Neighbor
Oh, Canada, we the people of America never wanted this breakup. Our commitment to Canada was once something unshakeable. True Blue. Literally written in stone. John F. Kennedy famously defined the nature of the relationship between Canada and the United
Ukraine, Jews, and a Traumatic History
Ukrainian blood runs through me. As does Russian blood. I am a descendent of Eastern European Jews. Centuries of shifting borders and maps redrawn create ambiguity over nationalities. But never over my religion. For hundreds of years, my Jewish ancestors
Ukraine, Jews, and a Traumatic History
Ukrainian blood runs through me. As does Russian blood. I am a descendent of Eastern European Jews. Centuries of shifting borders and maps redrawn create ambiguity over nationalities. But never over my religion. For hundreds of years, my Jewish ancestors
Feeding The World’s Hungry -This Is Who We Are
How many of us of a certain age were admonished as children to “clean their plates” at mealtime because “people were starving in Europe.” Wasting food was sinful. Images of shivering, hungry, bone-thin Belgium, French, Dutch and Polish children in
Feeding The World’s Hungry -This Is Who We Are
How many of us of a certain age were admonished as children to “clean their plates” at mealtime because “people were starving in Europe.” Wasting food was sinful. Images of shivering, hungry, bone-thin Belgium, French, Dutch and Polish children in
Toxic Trump vs Demure Democrtas
Last night Donald Trump came out locked and loaded with lethal lies. He spewed out his toxic partisan dribble and delusions with the rat-a-tat-tat speed of a Tommy Gun showering his vile words across the halls of Congress. The demure
Toxic Trump vs Demure Democrtas
Last night Donald Trump came out locked and loaded with lethal lies. He spewed out his toxic partisan dribble and delusions with the rat-a-tat-tat speed of a Tommy Gun showering his vile words across the halls of Congress. The demure
Envisioning The American Dream 