Category Archives: American Way

Using My Voice

I’m a 69-year-old storyteller by profession but for decades couldn’t tell my own. More than just tongue-tied, my uncomfortable relationship with words often led me to consider myself not only shy, but inarticulate when speaking. I spent a childhood with

Using My Voice

I’m a 69-year-old storyteller by profession but for decades couldn’t tell my own. More than just tongue-tied, my uncomfortable relationship with words often led me to consider myself not only shy, but inarticulate when speaking. I spent a childhood with

The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller

Trump Tower lives to see another day. For now, the tacky gold emblazoned skyscraper remains untouched by the New York courts, much like Trump himself. Seeing both knocked down would be pure justice. Long before I hated Donald Trump, I

The Travesty of Trump Tower and Bonwit Teller

Trump Tower lives to see another day. For now, the tacky gold emblazoned skyscraper remains untouched by the New York courts, much like Trump himself. Seeing both knocked down would be pure justice. Long before I hated Donald Trump, I

OJ Trial editorial cartoon

OJ Simpson Dead at 76

O.J. Simpson’s time has finally run out. I guess O.J. will never find the killers who murdered his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994. Maybe they are already in Hell, where Simpson is headed after

OJ Trial editorial cartoon

OJ Simpson Dead at 76

O.J. Simpson’s time has finally run out. I guess O.J. will never find the killers who murdered his former wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman in 1994. Maybe they are already in Hell, where Simpson is headed after

It May Be 1864 in Arizona But Roevember is Coming

In 2024 right-wing Christian Nationalists are burning through women’s rights with the same fury and zeal as General Sherman did in 1864 when he destroyed and burned down everything in his path in his race to the sea. And now

It May Be 1864 in Arizona But Roevember is Coming

In 2024 right-wing Christian Nationalists are burning through women’s rights with the same fury and zeal as General Sherman did in 1864 when he destroyed and burned down everything in his path in his race to the sea. And now

Total Eclipse of the Sun Playing it Safe

I neglected to get a pair of special solar eclipse glasses for Monday’s big event so Sunday evening was spent franticly scrounging in my basement for a sturdy cardboard box to use as an alternative protective device. It had served

Total Eclipse of the Sun Playing it Safe

I neglected to get a pair of special solar eclipse glasses for Monday’s big event so Sunday evening was spent franticly scrounging in my basement for a sturdy cardboard box to use as an alternative protective device. It had served

Trump’s Myopic Vision of Christian Visibility Day

Someone needs their eyes checked. Donald Trump has vowed to establish a “Christian Visibility Day.” Clearly looking at the eclipse in 2017 has permanently damaged Trump’s vision. And addled his brain. Open your eyes, Donnie. We do not need a

Trump’s Myopic Vision of Christian Visibility Day

Someone needs their eyes checked. Donald Trump has vowed to establish a “Christian Visibility Day.” Clearly looking at the eclipse in 2017 has permanently damaged Trump’s vision. And addled his brain. Open your eyes, Donnie. We do not need a

Robert Kennedy Breaks the News of Martin Luther Kings Assasination

Fifty Six years ago on Thursday, April 4th Robert Kennedy was in Indianapolis campaigning for the Democratic nomination when he was told of Martin Luther King’s Death. When the news was broken to him, according to reporters with him, it

Robert Kennedy Breaks the News of Martin Luther Kings Assasination

Fifty Six years ago on Thursday, April 4th Robert Kennedy was in Indianapolis campaigning for the Democratic nomination when he was told of Martin Luther King’s Death. When the news was broken to him, according to reporters with him, it

Access Your Rights

As women’s access to reproduction rights is rapidly diminishing, the lesson that every new generation has to fight for the same rights to protect these rights has never been clearer. Progress is possible but not guaranteed. It is no wonder

Access Your Rights

As women’s access to reproduction rights is rapidly diminishing, the lesson that every new generation has to fight for the same rights to protect these rights has never been clearer. Progress is possible but not guaranteed. It is no wonder

Trump’s Easter Message

Does anyone actually believe Donald Trump cracked open a single one of his God Bless the USA Bibles on Easter Sunday? Nah, the self-described Chosen One celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ in true Trumpian form by ranting, raging, and

Trump’s Easter Message

Does anyone actually believe Donald Trump cracked open a single one of his God Bless the USA Bibles on Easter Sunday? Nah, the self-described Chosen One celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ in true Trumpian form by ranting, raging, and

The Bible and the Con Man

  And the Lord said unto you Let there be grift And lo, Donald Trump answered the Lord’s Command Two Corinthians 3:17 What do vodka, steaks, sneakers, and The Apostles have in common?  They all have been hawked by Donald

The Bible and the Con Man

  And the Lord said unto you Let there be grift And lo, Donald Trump answered the Lord’s Command Two Corinthians 3:17 What do vodka, steaks, sneakers, and The Apostles have in common?  They all have been hawked by Donald