Category Archives: American Way
Israeli Hostages One Year Later- Never Forget
Never forget. Those two words, weighted with history and heritage were seared into me as a child. I can still hear the solemn voice of my childhood Rabbi whose thunderous High Holiday sermons referencing the Holocaust declared “Never Forget,” sentiments
Israeli Hostages One Year Later- Never Forget
Never forget. Those two words, weighted with history and heritage were seared into me as a child. I can still hear the solemn voice of my childhood Rabbi whose thunderous High Holiday sermons referencing the Holocaust declared “Never Forget,” sentiments
Liz Cheney A Profile in Courage
“I have never voted for a Democrat. But this year, I am proudly casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris” Liz Cheney brought a lump to my throat. And I know I am not alone. Stumping for Vice President
Liz Cheney A Profile in Courage
“I have never voted for a Democrat. But this year, I am proudly casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris” Liz Cheney brought a lump to my throat. And I know I am not alone. Stumping for Vice President
Grateful For The Gifts of the New Year
“May the curses of this year cease and may the blessings of a new year arrive.” I was walking Moe on my sun-dappled street yesterday right before sunset, moving quickly to get home in time to light my candles for
Grateful For The Gifts of the New Year
“May the curses of this year cease and may the blessings of a new year arrive.” I was walking Moe on my sun-dappled street yesterday right before sunset, moving quickly to get home in time to light my candles for
Vance’s Demeanor was Debatable
As Sarah Palin another loathsome vice presidential candidate famously said: “You can put lipstick ( or in this case eyeliner) on a pig and it’s still a pig.” She could have been talking about JD Vance. At the debate,
Vance’s Demeanor was Debatable
As Sarah Palin another loathsome vice presidential candidate famously said: “You can put lipstick ( or in this case eyeliner) on a pig and it’s still a pig.” She could have been talking about JD Vance. At the debate,
How We Talk About Mental Health Matters.
For Donald Trump, calling Kamala Harris “mentally impaired” and “mentally disabled” at a rally this past weekend was downright demure for him. If not previously scripted by Steven Miller, the adjective of choice for Donald would likely have been
How We Talk About Mental Health Matters.
For Donald Trump, calling Kamala Harris “mentally impaired” and “mentally disabled” at a rally this past weekend was downright demure for him. If not previously scripted by Steven Miller, the adjective of choice for Donald would likely have been
Donald The Great Protector
“I will protect you,” he says with a clenched fist. How many abused women have heard those exact words from their abuser, even as they double over in pain from bruised ribs. “I will make you happy healthy confident,” he
Donald The Great Protector
“I will protect you,” he says with a clenched fist. How many abused women have heard those exact words from their abuser, even as they double over in pain from bruised ribs. “I will make you happy healthy confident,” he
If I Lose Blame the Jews
Blame the Jews, Trump said. Jews have heard this 6 million times As a Jew, I have read these words in history books Six million times Blame has been implied, inferred, believed, and acted on 6 million times Scapegoated Marginalized
If I Lose Blame the Jews
Blame the Jews, Trump said. Jews have heard this 6 million times As a Jew, I have read these words in history books Six million times Blame has been implied, inferred, believed, and acted on 6 million times Scapegoated Marginalized
Make Fashion Great Again
Swarms of MAGAS have invaded Long Island this past week, as invasive and annoying as late summer gnats at the beach. If only I could swat them away! Out in full force, their rallying cry was “Let’s show the world
Make Fashion Great Again
Swarms of MAGAS have invaded Long Island this past week, as invasive and annoying as late summer gnats at the beach. If only I could swat them away! Out in full force, their rallying cry was “Let’s show the world
Picturing our Pets
One look at our social media feeds and you know Americans have a love affair with their pets. We may be living in the golden age of fawning over cats and doggos, out in force constantly capturing every cute pose
Picturing our Pets
One look at our social media feeds and you know Americans have a love affair with their pets. We may be living in the golden age of fawning over cats and doggos, out in force constantly capturing every cute pose
They Are Coming For Your Pets
While I was celebrating Kamala’s absolute devouring of Trump last night, my poor dog Moe had nightmares about wild-eyed immigrants snatching and devouring him. Shaken to the core, Moe was working the phone late last night when he heard Trump claim they were
They Are Coming For Your Pets
While I was celebrating Kamala’s absolute devouring of Trump last night, my poor dog Moe had nightmares about wild-eyed immigrants snatching and devouring him. Shaken to the core, Moe was working the phone late last night when he heard Trump claim they were
Envisioning The American Dream 