Category Archives: American Way
Democracy Dies in Silence
In deep red MAGA country, Suffolk County, New York, over a thousand Americans stood shoulder to shoulder on Saturday afternoon to protest Donald Trump and reclaim their democracy. It felt good to stand with them. I knew this scene of
Democracy Dies in Silence
In deep red MAGA country, Suffolk County, New York, over a thousand Americans stood shoulder to shoulder on Saturday afternoon to protest Donald Trump and reclaim their democracy. It felt good to stand with them. I knew this scene of
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
A Peaceful Passover
Once again, I will read from the wine-stained Haggadahs I have used since I was 3 years old, when the Seder table was filled with parents, grandparents, great uncles, great Aunts, and cousins. The table is so much smaller this
A Peaceful Passover
Once again, I will read from the wine-stained Haggadahs I have used since I was 3 years old, when the Seder table was filled with parents, grandparents, great uncles, great Aunts, and cousins. The table is so much smaller this
Join the March
In 1936 our government encouraged everyone to join the march and sign up for Social Security, this wonderful safety net that FDR and Uncle Sam put into place to protect us. Today we march to protect our right to have
Join the March
In 1936 our government encouraged everyone to join the march and sign up for Social Security, this wonderful safety net that FDR and Uncle Sam put into place to protect us. Today we march to protect our right to have
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
Picturing Donald Trump
Watch out Jerry Saltz. There’s a new art critic in town, and he’s nasty Donald Trump who likely hasn’t been inside an art gallery or museum for over half a century – if ever- has gone on a tirade on
Picturing Donald Trump
Watch out Jerry Saltz. There’s a new art critic in town, and he’s nasty Donald Trump who likely hasn’t been inside an art gallery or museum for over half a century – if ever- has gone on a tirade on
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
Envisioning The American Dream 