Category Archives: American Way
A Very White Christmas
From the Christmas Vault: 50 Shades of Santa The great debate recently about the color of Santa makes me wonder- if that all time Christmas classic “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” could be written by a Irving Berlin, a
A Very White Christmas
From the Christmas Vault: 50 Shades of Santa The great debate recently about the color of Santa makes me wonder- if that all time Christmas classic “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” could be written by a Irving Berlin, a
Is Trump Meshugge?
If I Were A Rich Man…. So now Trump is defending Schlongate, explaining what he meant by his sexist remark that Hilary Clinton had gotten schlonged by Obama? For this, the shmegegge wants to be President? Is the whole world
Is Trump Meshugge?
If I Were A Rich Man…. So now Trump is defending Schlongate, explaining what he meant by his sexist remark that Hilary Clinton had gotten schlonged by Obama? For this, the shmegegge wants to be President? Is the whole world
Merry Christmas to Americas Teachers
A vintage Christmas wish we can all still learn from. In a letter written to a fictitious teacher, General Mills offered praise to Americas often under appreciated and underpaid teachers in this beautifully illustrated ad from 1947. Dear Miss Miller:
Merry Christmas to Americas Teachers
A vintage Christmas wish we can all still learn from. In a letter written to a fictitious teacher, General Mills offered praise to Americas often under appreciated and underpaid teachers in this beautifully illustrated ad from 1947. Dear Miss Miller:
The Gold Standard for The American Dream
The booming economy of post war America was the gold standard for the American Dream. It is the benchmark many refer to when they refer to making America great again or pledge as Ted Cruz did, to “restore the great
The Gold Standard for The American Dream
The booming economy of post war America was the gold standard for the American Dream. It is the benchmark many refer to when they refer to making America great again or pledge as Ted Cruz did, to “restore the great
Time For the Trump Circus to Leave Town
The summer of Trump has now moved into the winter of our discontent. What was to have been a mere summer freak side-show has become the big top spectacle. Other Republican candidates are walking a tight rope just waiting for
Time For the Trump Circus to Leave Town
The summer of Trump has now moved into the winter of our discontent. What was to have been a mere summer freak side-show has become the big top spectacle. Other Republican candidates are walking a tight rope just waiting for
A Cure For Our Planet?
Is there finally a cure in place for our ailing planet? Due to decades of addiction, the planet has been battling a life threatening case of acute fossil fuel toxicity. Chronic symptoms include severe drought, dangerous floods and deadly heat
A Cure For Our Planet?
Is there finally a cure in place for our ailing planet? Due to decades of addiction, the planet has been battling a life threatening case of acute fossil fuel toxicity. Chronic symptoms include severe drought, dangerous floods and deadly heat
The Danger of the “Other”
Be Afraid….Be Very Afraid We need to be on high alert The threat is real. We need to be vigilant not only about extremist terrorists who wish to do us harm, but about the ramped-up stereotyping and creeping xenophobia that
The Danger of the “Other”
Be Afraid….Be Very Afraid We need to be on high alert The threat is real. We need to be vigilant not only about extremist terrorists who wish to do us harm, but about the ramped-up stereotyping and creeping xenophobia that
December 7, 1941- Pearl Harbor
From the Archives: December 7, 1941 Just as 9/11 is a marker for this current generation, and November 22 was for mine, Sunday December 7, 1941 was a where-were-you-when-kind of day that was seared permanently in the memory of the
December 7, 1941- Pearl Harbor
From the Archives: December 7, 1941 Just as 9/11 is a marker for this current generation, and November 22 was for mine, Sunday December 7, 1941 was a where-were-you-when-kind of day that was seared permanently in the memory of the
Gun Violence – Prayer is Not Enough
Saying prayers is not enough. Our Congressional leaders need to get up off their knees and do something about gun violence. Offering prayers but failing to act to end gun violence make their prayers ring hollow. We need to take
Gun Violence – Prayer is Not Enough
Saying prayers is not enough. Our Congressional leaders need to get up off their knees and do something about gun violence. Offering prayers but failing to act to end gun violence make their prayers ring hollow. We need to take
Guns for Christmas and Other Clever Catalog Gifts
Christmas catalogs have long been a cherished staple in the American home. Just like today, the mid-century housewife flipped through the pages of her favorite catalog and enjoyed the ease of shopping the telephone way with a whole department store
Guns for Christmas and Other Clever Catalog Gifts
Christmas catalogs have long been a cherished staple in the American home. Just like today, the mid-century housewife flipped through the pages of her favorite catalog and enjoyed the ease of shopping the telephone way with a whole department store
Envisioning The American Dream 