Category Archives: Middle Class
Changing the Narrative on Suicide
I was still playing with Barbie dolls the first time I thought of suicide. Beginning in childhood, while depression took up permanent residency in my mind claiming squatters’ rights, suicidal thoughts rented out a shady back room, menacing, ready to
Changing the Narrative on Suicide
I was still playing with Barbie dolls the first time I thought of suicide. Beginning in childhood, while depression took up permanent residency in my mind claiming squatters’ rights, suicidal thoughts rented out a shady back room, menacing, ready to
Another School Shooting as America Sleeps
Here we are again. Yawn. Another school shooting. Another day in America. Yawn. Let’s go back to sleep It has become so commonplace that this latest tragic shooting at Apalechee High School in Georgia wasn’t even the lead story
Another School Shooting as America Sleeps
Here we are again. Yawn. Another school shooting. Another day in America. Yawn. Let’s go back to sleep It has become so commonplace that this latest tragic shooting at Apalechee High School in Georgia wasn’t even the lead story
When Brain Fog Rolls In
Well, it looks like my 1955 Manufacturer’s Warranty has finally expired. Suddenly at 69, my various body parts have given out all at the same time and I’ve spent more time at the body shop than my 2006 Hyundai.
When Brain Fog Rolls In
Well, it looks like my 1955 Manufacturer’s Warranty has finally expired. Suddenly at 69, my various body parts have given out all at the same time and I’ve spent more time at the body shop than my 2006 Hyundai.
Life’s a Drag For Trump
Does Donald Have a thing for drag queens? Or is it just a thing for blondes? Did this recently resurfaced picture of JD Vance in drag at Yale have an influencing factor in his selection as Trump’s VP pick?
Life’s a Drag For Trump
Does Donald Have a thing for drag queens? Or is it just a thing for blondes? Did this recently resurfaced picture of JD Vance in drag at Yale have an influencing factor in his selection as Trump’s VP pick?
Donald Trump’s Roots Are Showing
Watching Trump’s performance yesterday I was struck with how he bore such a striking similarity to another Queens native, Archie Bunker. No one represented the silent majority of fading white male patriarchy than that other sexist, racist, xenophobic from
Donald Trump’s Roots Are Showing
Watching Trump’s performance yesterday I was struck with how he bore such a striking similarity to another Queens native, Archie Bunker. No one represented the silent majority of fading white male patriarchy than that other sexist, racist, xenophobic from
We Are Not Going Back
Seven years ago I made this sign stating “We Won’t Go Back” to carry in the first Women’s March. That march in Washington bursting with thousands of women felt like democracy at its best. The fact that this was echoed
We Are Not Going Back
Seven years ago I made this sign stating “We Won’t Go Back” to carry in the first Women’s March. That march in Washington bursting with thousands of women felt like democracy at its best. The fact that this was echoed
Hair Washing Day
Yesterday morning after I showered and washed my hair I decided to take Moe out for a walk. Forgoing my usual blow drying, I chose to walk him with a head of wet hair letting the air dry it. Feeling
Hair Washing Day
Yesterday morning after I showered and washed my hair I decided to take Moe out for a walk. Forgoing my usual blow drying, I chose to walk him with a head of wet hair letting the air dry it. Feeling
A Place Called Hope
Have we all just landed in a place called Hope? Damn, it feels so good. Suddenly within 24 hours, doom scrolling has turned into hope scrolling. As though a laser came down to zap everyone, there is a surge of
A Place Called Hope
Have we all just landed in a place called Hope? Damn, it feels so good. Suddenly within 24 hours, doom scrolling has turned into hope scrolling. As though a laser came down to zap everyone, there is a surge of
How Presidential Debates Were Changed By Television
Whether tonights debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is the summer blockbuster they are hoping or not, this is potentially one of the most consequential debates since John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon’s. And that’s saying a
How Presidential Debates Were Changed By Television
Whether tonights debate between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is the summer blockbuster they are hoping or not, this is potentially one of the most consequential debates since John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon’s. And that’s saying a
Artists Talk ACCESS An Ordinary Notion
The legacy of suffragist Alice Paul brought to life on the stage in the Tony award-winning production of Suffs, was also the inspiration behind ACCESS: An Ordinary Notion an exhibition I am honored to be part of at the
Artists Talk ACCESS An Ordinary Notion
The legacy of suffragist Alice Paul brought to life on the stage in the Tony award-winning production of Suffs, was also the inspiration behind ACCESS: An Ordinary Notion an exhibition I am honored to be part of at the
Envisioning The American Dream 