Category Archives: History
The Man Who Will Never Be King
Every schoolchild knows George Washington’s rejection of an American monarchy was absolute. Little Donnie was too busy dipping a girl’s pigtails into the inkwell to pay attention during class. Washington’s rejection of an American monarchy was absolute. It still
The Man Who Will Never Be King
Every schoolchild knows George Washington’s rejection of an American monarchy was absolute. Little Donnie was too busy dipping a girl’s pigtails into the inkwell to pay attention during class. Washington’s rejection of an American monarchy was absolute. It still
Crying For America
I am crying for America. On the morning after the Presidential election in 2016, the first person who called me was my father, whose words were “I’m sitting shiva.” Shocked and in despair we mourned together. He is no longer
Crying For America
I am crying for America. On the morning after the Presidential election in 2016, the first person who called me was my father, whose words were “I’m sitting shiva.” Shocked and in despair we mourned together. He is no longer
Controlling Art – Nazi Germany or Trump’s America?
You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. Next stop, the Twilight Zone Submitted for your approval, one Sally Edelstein age 69 artist writer seeker of truth and regrettably finder
Controlling Art – Nazi Germany or Trump’s America?
You are about to enter another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. Next stop, the Twilight Zone Submitted for your approval, one Sally Edelstein age 69 artist writer seeker of truth and regrettably finder
A Time Out For Musk
Will Elon Musk’s Time cover result in a TIME Out for Musk? We all know there is only one president at a time, but more important to our current president only one is worthy of sitting behind the resolute desk
A Time Out For Musk
Will Elon Musk’s Time cover result in a TIME Out for Musk? We all know there is only one president at a time, but more important to our current president only one is worthy of sitting behind the resolute desk
Who Will Help US?
As Trump proposes permanent displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, I wonder right about now how all those Palestinians feel, hundreds of thousands in Michigan who told Kamala Harris that they won’t vote for her? “Kamala won’t help Palestinians!” they protested.
Who Will Help US?
As Trump proposes permanent displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, I wonder right about now how all those Palestinians feel, hundreds of thousands in Michigan who told Kamala Harris that they won’t vote for her? “Kamala won’t help Palestinians!” they protested.
Make Maps Great Again
Just as I knew there was no real Gilligan’s Island, I know there is no such thing as the Gulf of America. They are both the figment of someone’s geographical imagination. One, from the creative mind of a mid-century TV
Make Maps Great Again
Just as I knew there was no real Gilligan’s Island, I know there is no such thing as the Gulf of America. They are both the figment of someone’s geographical imagination. One, from the creative mind of a mid-century TV
Caroline Kennedy A Profile in Courage
She has stayed away from the spotlight leading a life of service with dignity, integrity, and reserve. One of the most recognizable names in America, we rarely see or hear her voice. Now Caroline Kennedy has come forward using her
Caroline Kennedy A Profile in Courage
She has stayed away from the spotlight leading a life of service with dignity, integrity, and reserve. One of the most recognizable names in America, we rarely see or hear her voice. Now Caroline Kennedy has come forward using her
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
The Whitewashing of January 6
I haven’t witnessed so much whitewashing since Tom Sawyer conned his hapless friends to paint a rickety wooden fence for him. But this time it is Donald Trump and his cohort of spineless Republicans who are wielding the paintbrush, dousing
The Whitewashing of January 6
I haven’t witnessed so much whitewashing since Tom Sawyer conned his hapless friends to paint a rickety wooden fence for him. But this time it is Donald Trump and his cohort of spineless Republicans who are wielding the paintbrush, dousing
Watching JFK’s Inauguration- A Day of Hope not Despair
Today is a day of no TV for me. On Inauguration Day, 2025 my TV goes dark. Other than 2017, for over 50 years I have watched with pride every televised presidential swearing-in. Whether on an oversized mahogany-housed Philco,
Watching JFK’s Inauguration- A Day of Hope not Despair
Today is a day of no TV for me. On Inauguration Day, 2025 my TV goes dark. Other than 2017, for over 50 years I have watched with pride every televised presidential swearing-in. Whether on an oversized mahogany-housed Philco,
Envisioning The American Dream 