Category Archives: Health
Medical Emergency- America’s Health Care
Critical Care As the halls of Congress morph into a Critical Care Unit, the GOP’s prescription “to preserve our freedom” appears to be to pull the plug on Obamacare- STAT! Although some Republicans overt hysterics appear to have gone into
Medical Emergency- America’s Health Care
Critical Care As the halls of Congress morph into a Critical Care Unit, the GOP’s prescription “to preserve our freedom” appears to be to pull the plug on Obamacare- STAT! Although some Republicans overt hysterics appear to have gone into
Castro and My Cold War Childhood
Though a half a century apart, November now marks the death of two Cold War icons. Just four days after the anniversary of the assassination of President John Kennedy, his nemesis Cuba’s Communist leader Fidel Castro has died at age
Castro and My Cold War Childhood
Though a half a century apart, November now marks the death of two Cold War icons. Just four days after the anniversary of the assassination of President John Kennedy, his nemesis Cuba’s Communist leader Fidel Castro has died at age
Big Soda Big Lies
Americans are worried…First they came for our tobacco, now are they coming for our sugary drinks? This election has caused panic among our citizens. While many alarmed Americans are agitated, losing sleep over possible deportation, distressed over the state of
Big Soda Big Lies
Americans are worried…First they came for our tobacco, now are they coming for our sugary drinks? This election has caused panic among our citizens. While many alarmed Americans are agitated, losing sleep over possible deportation, distressed over the state of
Halloween Candy-Treat or Trick?
The scariest part of Halloween for many parents is the prospect of all the candy their children will consume once they’ve brought home their haul. Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement
Halloween Candy-Treat or Trick?
The scariest part of Halloween for many parents is the prospect of all the candy their children will consume once they’ve brought home their haul. Relax. In mid-century America a Snickers bar would have been greeted with the same encouragement
Accidents Will Happen – By the Bombs Early Light
Rivaling the Grimm Brothers, one of the greatest stories told by the U.S. Government to its citizens was the safety of the nuclear testing done in Nevada in the 1950’s. Our government insisted that the spate of nuclear atmospheric testings
Accidents Will Happen – By the Bombs Early Light
Rivaling the Grimm Brothers, one of the greatest stories told by the U.S. Government to its citizens was the safety of the nuclear testing done in Nevada in the 1950’s. Our government insisted that the spate of nuclear atmospheric testings
The Shame of Fat Shaming
Some folks believe gaining weight is the worst thing a woman can do. One of them is running for president. Setting the gold standard for misogyny, ( “No one demeans women the way I do, believe me”) Donald Trump has
The Shame of Fat Shaming
Some folks believe gaining weight is the worst thing a woman can do. One of them is running for president. Setting the gold standard for misogyny, ( “No one demeans women the way I do, believe me”) Donald Trump has
Cooling Down the Automatic Way
During this oppressive heat wave, summer’s must have accessory is the ubiquitous water bottle. Whether Aquafina or Poland Springs no one leaves home without toting these portable hydrators. Always at the ready, these plastic water bottles can be found littering
Cooling Down the Automatic Way
During this oppressive heat wave, summer’s must have accessory is the ubiquitous water bottle. Whether Aquafina or Poland Springs no one leaves home without toting these portable hydrators. Always at the ready, these plastic water bottles can be found littering
Tips to Beat Summers Heat
As we suffer through an oppressive heat wave, an offering of mid century tips for a very contemporary problem.
Tips to Beat Summers Heat
As we suffer through an oppressive heat wave, an offering of mid century tips for a very contemporary problem.
A Jazz Age Baby
In 1926 while flaming youth roared and thousands mourned the death of Rudolph Valentino, my grandparents, Sadie and Arthur were overjoyed at the birth of their second daughter, Betty, my mother. A beloved Bastille Day baby, this jazz age babe
A Jazz Age Baby
In 1926 while flaming youth roared and thousands mourned the death of Rudolph Valentino, my grandparents, Sadie and Arthur were overjoyed at the birth of their second daughter, Betty, my mother. A beloved Bastille Day baby, this jazz age babe
Who’s on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Does it feel like our nation is on the verge of a nervous breakdown? Is there anyone who’s nerves aren’t frayed? Between mass shootings and stalled gun laws, Britain falling and markets plunging, xenophobia spreading as fast as the Zika
Who’s on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown?
Does it feel like our nation is on the verge of a nervous breakdown? Is there anyone who’s nerves aren’t frayed? Between mass shootings and stalled gun laws, Britain falling and markets plunging, xenophobia spreading as fast as the Zika
Envisioning The American Dream 