Category Archives: Personal Memories
The Ghosts of Madison Square Garden Are Resurrected
In time for Halloween, the ghosts of the Goebbels’ goblins that once rallied in Madison Square Garden will be resurrected again. Madison Square Garden will once again be host to a Hitler-admiring fascist when Donald Trump brings his vitriol and
The Ghosts of Madison Square Garden Are Resurrected
In time for Halloween, the ghosts of the Goebbels’ goblins that once rallied in Madison Square Garden will be resurrected again. Madison Square Garden will once again be host to a Hitler-admiring fascist when Donald Trump brings his vitriol and
Garbage Can to the World?
Donald Trump says America is “The garbage can to the world!” I say Rubbish! I do not come from trash. My immigrant ancestors were far from debris. My husband’s refugee family were not refuse. Donald, you are the only
Garbage Can to the World?
Donald Trump says America is “The garbage can to the world!” I say Rubbish! I do not come from trash. My immigrant ancestors were far from debris. My husband’s refugee family were not refuse. Donald, you are the only
Entering the World of MAD Magazine
Walking through the doors of The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts last Sunday into the halls of the MAD Magazine Exhibit was like finally standing in front of the Wailing Wall as an Orthodox Jew. I did everything short
Entering the World of MAD Magazine
Walking through the doors of The Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts last Sunday into the halls of the MAD Magazine Exhibit was like finally standing in front of the Wailing Wall as an Orthodox Jew. I did everything short
A Haunted Hospital
I love being a Mom to Moe, but sometimes Moe is a Mom to me. Especially now. On Thursday I am having a small surgical procedure at a hospital about 40 minutes from my home. After nearly a year of
A Haunted Hospital
I love being a Mom to Moe, but sometimes Moe is a Mom to me. Especially now. On Thursday I am having a small surgical procedure at a hospital about 40 minutes from my home. After nearly a year of
Grateful For The Gifts of the New Year
“May the curses of this year cease and may the blessings of a new year arrive.” I was walking Moe on my sun-dappled street yesterday right before sunset, moving quickly to get home in time to light my candles for
Grateful For The Gifts of the New Year
“May the curses of this year cease and may the blessings of a new year arrive.” I was walking Moe on my sun-dappled street yesterday right before sunset, moving quickly to get home in time to light my candles for
How We Talk About Mental Health Matters.
For Donald Trump, calling Kamala Harris “mentally impaired” and “mentally disabled” at a rally this past weekend was downright demure for him. If not previously scripted by Steven Miller, the adjective of choice for Donald would likely have been
How We Talk About Mental Health Matters.
For Donald Trump, calling Kamala Harris “mentally impaired” and “mentally disabled” at a rally this past weekend was downright demure for him. If not previously scripted by Steven Miller, the adjective of choice for Donald would likely have been
Daughters Day From a Daughter
As a childless dog lady, I have no daughters of my own to honor on National Daughters Day. Still, I am a daughter myself and learned about being a loving one from a devoted, adoring, and loving daughter herself, my
Daughters Day From a Daughter
As a childless dog lady, I have no daughters of my own to honor on National Daughters Day. Still, I am a daughter myself and learned about being a loving one from a devoted, adoring, and loving daughter herself, my
Picturing our Pets
One look at our social media feeds and you know Americans have a love affair with their pets. We may be living in the golden age of fawning over cats and doggos, out in force constantly capturing every cute pose
Picturing our Pets
One look at our social media feeds and you know Americans have a love affair with their pets. We may be living in the golden age of fawning over cats and doggos, out in force constantly capturing every cute pose
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
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
Envisioning The American Dream 