Category Archives: Personal Memories

I Cry for America

On the morning after the Presidential election in 2016, the first person who called me was my father, whose words were “ I’m sitting shiva.” Shocked and in despair we mourned together. He is no longer here to witness the

I Cry for America

On the morning after the Presidential election in 2016, the first person who called me was my father, whose words were “ I’m sitting shiva.” Shocked and in despair we mourned together. He is no longer here to witness the

Weird-Ohs

It can’t be said enough.  Republicans are just plain weird. From Deranged Donald, JD the Jerk Off, and Maniac Marge to Looney Toons Lindsey, Creepy  Ted Cruz,  and Koo-Koo Kerry Lake, this bunch of GOP misfits bear a striking resemblance

Weird-Ohs

It can’t be said enough.  Republicans are just plain weird. From Deranged Donald, JD the Jerk Off, and Maniac Marge to Looney Toons Lindsey, Creepy  Ted Cruz,  and Koo-Koo Kerry Lake, this bunch of GOP misfits bear a striking resemblance

From Red to Blue A Sign of Health

What’s love got to do with it? Everything. Rescued from a neglected life in Louisiana,  my dog Moe was nurtured, listened to, and showered with unconditional love from the moment I held him allowing him to thrive and blossom into

From Red to Blue A Sign of Health

What’s love got to do with it? Everything. Rescued from a neglected life in Louisiana,  my dog Moe was nurtured, listened to, and showered with unconditional love from the moment I held him allowing him to thrive and blossom into

The Hateful 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 Hateful 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

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