Category Archives: Food
There is No Perfect Thanksgiving
For some of us, the idea of a harmonious family Thanksgiving dinner can be as much of a fable as the original one with the Pilgrims and Indians. This time of year, we are historically inundated with Norman Rockwell-esque happy
There is No Perfect Thanksgiving
For some of us, the idea of a harmonious family Thanksgiving dinner can be as much of a fable as the original one with the Pilgrims and Indians. This time of year, we are historically inundated with Norman Rockwell-esque happy
This Thanksgiving Not Everyone is Thankful
Sometimes, vintage comic books resonate very clearly for the present. Often for inspiration, I rifle through cardboard boxes of old periodicals and comic books that line my basement shelves. This afternoon, I came across two disparate vintage comic books. One
This Thanksgiving Not Everyone is Thankful
Sometimes, vintage comic books resonate very clearly for the present. Often for inspiration, I rifle through cardboard boxes of old periodicals and comic books that line my basement shelves. This afternoon, I came across two disparate vintage comic books. One
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
Hunger Pangs in America
Starting tomorrow, we are going to have hungry kids in America. This has never been acceptable in my lifetime. Ever. Hunger was a big issue for me when I was 16. My struggle with anorexia was just a part of
Hunger Pangs in America
Starting tomorrow, we are going to have hungry kids in America. This has never been acceptable in my lifetime. Ever. Hunger was a big issue for me when I was 16. My struggle with anorexia was just a part of
Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!
Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump
Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!
Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump
Thanksgiving Thanks
I’m giving thanks today as I do every day for all your support. Though my Thanksgiving table is smaller than in past years, there is a seat there for each and every one of you. Wishing you all a bountiful
Thanksgiving Thanks
I’m giving thanks today as I do every day for all your support. Though my Thanksgiving table is smaller than in past years, there is a seat there for each and every one of you. Wishing you all a bountiful
America Deserves A Break From Donald Trump Today
Trump may not have served up some Whoppers on Sunday, but you can bet there were plenty of lies served up with those fries he was dishing out at McDonalds in Pennsylvania. There was no shortage of cheez to
America Deserves A Break From Donald Trump Today
Trump may not have served up some Whoppers on Sunday, but you can bet there were plenty of lies served up with those fries he was dishing out at McDonalds in Pennsylvania. There was no shortage of cheez to
Wake Up and Smell The Coffee Rudy
Mmmmm, I love the smell of grift in the morning! What red-blooded America wouldn’t want to start their day with a piping hot mug of Rudy Coffee to sip while studying your Trump Bible? Rudy’s new drip coffee has notes
Wake Up and Smell The Coffee Rudy
Mmmmm, I love the smell of grift in the morning! What red-blooded America wouldn’t want to start their day with a piping hot mug of Rudy Coffee to sip while studying your Trump Bible? Rudy’s new drip coffee has notes
Sno-Cones and Snow-Balls
Snow cones are not just for summer. Watching my dog Moe eagerly nibble the freshly fallen snow, a readily available frozen treat that miraculously turned to water conjured up snowy childhood memories. After the exertion of rolling 3 balls of
Sno-Cones and Snow-Balls
Snow cones are not just for summer. Watching my dog Moe eagerly nibble the freshly fallen snow, a readily available frozen treat that miraculously turned to water conjured up snowy childhood memories. After the exertion of rolling 3 balls of
Pilgrims Progress
Racial stereotypes and historical inaccuracies have been as traditional a Thanksgiving fixture as melt-in-your-mouth. candied yams and marshmallows, though nowadays not quite as easy to swallow. American mythology about that first Thanksgiving would have us believe that once that
Pilgrims Progress
Racial stereotypes and historical inaccuracies have been as traditional a Thanksgiving fixture as melt-in-your-mouth. candied yams and marshmallows, though nowadays not quite as easy to swallow. American mythology about that first Thanksgiving would have us believe that once that
Envisioning The American Dream 