Category Archives: Economy

Confessions of a Serial Collector And Her Cereal Collection

Today, while many people are worrying over the price of groceries, others are willing to spend a week’s worth of groceries on a single box of cereal. Even one that is stale and decades old. For 36 years, a colorful

Confessions of a Serial Collector And Her Cereal Collection

Today, while many people are worrying over the price of groceries, others are willing to spend a week’s worth of groceries on a single box of cereal. Even one that is stale and decades old. For 36 years, a colorful

Income Inequality- Drawing From the Past

Hanging on my wall in my office is a framed piece of art I did as a ten-year-old. Its relevancy tugs at my heart today, as we stand on the precipice of millions of Americans going hungry as they lose

Income Inequality- Drawing From the Past

Hanging on my wall in my office is a framed piece of art I did as a ten-year-old. Its relevancy tugs at my heart today, as we stand on the precipice of millions of Americans going hungry as they lose

Dolls, Planes and a Petulant President

Like many American girls, ten-year-old Kimberly Gleason of Minnesota quietly accepted that she’s only getting two dolls for Christmas this year. This year her president told her the country of Mattel is holding Barbie hostage. All American children must sacrifice.

Dolls, Planes and a Petulant President

Like many American girls, ten-year-old Kimberly Gleason of Minnesota quietly accepted that she’s only getting two dolls for Christmas this year. This year her president told her the country of Mattel is holding Barbie hostage. All American children must sacrifice.

Revenge Is Trump’s Brand

Trump’s obsession with revenge is nothing new. A vengeful  Trump has always sought retribution against his perceived enemies. Long part of his business model, his recent threats of retaliation are business as usual for this failed businessman. In 2005 at

Revenge Is Trump’s Brand

Trump’s obsession with revenge is nothing new. A vengeful  Trump has always sought retribution against his perceived enemies. Long part of his business model, his recent threats of retaliation are business as usual for this failed businessman. In 2005 at

The Art of the Con

In the news, not the news department, Donald Trump’s recently released taxes reveal what we knew all along. His boasts of being a multi-billionaire were totally bogus. The only great wealth creation this failed businessman has created is in his

The Art of the Con

In the news, not the news department, Donald Trump’s recently released taxes reveal what we knew all along. His boasts of being a multi-billionaire were totally bogus. The only great wealth creation this failed businessman has created is in his

Vintage business poster Mather Poster Company 1920s

Motivating the American Worker

  On Labor Day, that holiday federalized by Uncle Sam in 1894, we honor the achievements of America’s hard-working people. There was a time when loyal workers truly rooted for the firm. Our family-owned shoe factory in Allentown PA. has

Vintage business poster Mather Poster Company 1920s

Motivating the American Worker

  On Labor Day, that holiday federalized by Uncle Sam in 1894, we honor the achievements of America’s hard-working people. There was a time when loyal workers truly rooted for the firm. Our family-owned shoe factory in Allentown PA. has

At Long Last, A Happy New Year

For the first time in four years, I feel not only a glimmer of hope for the coming new year but the beginning of healing. Hallelujah! In 2021 the adults are coming to help us heal. To restore, regenerate, and

At Long Last, A Happy New Year

For the first time in four years, I feel not only a glimmer of hope for the coming new year but the beginning of healing. Hallelujah! In 2021 the adults are coming to help us heal. To restore, regenerate, and

Something to Really Gripe About

Oh, the injustice of it all! Stolen elections are one thing. But an underappreciated First Lady and former fashion model rudely snubbed! How much hardship can one man bear? As usual, Trump’s remarks are way off-key. Griping from the balmy

Something to Really Gripe About

Oh, the injustice of it all! Stolen elections are one thing. But an underappreciated First Lady and former fashion model rudely snubbed! How much hardship can one man bear? As usual, Trump’s remarks are way off-key. Griping from the balmy

vintage illustration family

Husbands -the Breadwinner

Gals, your hubby is going back to work! A collective sigh could be heard from housewives across the country when Donald Trump announced in Michigan “We are getting your husband’s back to work!’ Finally, the ladies can tend to their

vintage illustration family

Husbands -the Breadwinner

Gals, your hubby is going back to work! A collective sigh could be heard from housewives across the country when Donald Trump announced in Michigan “We are getting your husband’s back to work!’ Finally, the ladies can tend to their

A New Decade, Same Xenophobia-1920 Palmer Raids

A century ago a new decade was about to dawn on New Years’ Eve 1920. As tipsy Americans toasted one another with their last legal bottle of Champagne before Prohibition would go into effect at the stroke of midnight, Attorney

A New Decade, Same Xenophobia-1920 Palmer Raids

A century ago a new decade was about to dawn on New Years’ Eve 1920. As tipsy Americans toasted one another with their last legal bottle of Champagne before Prohibition would go into effect at the stroke of midnight, Attorney