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Laughter Is the Best Medicine
A satirist is necessary for the health of society. Especially when that society is as toxic as ours is. CBS may have pulled the plug on one of our vital life supports, but truths will prevail. South Park got it
Laughter Is the Best Medicine
A satirist is necessary for the health of society. Especially when that society is as toxic as ours is. CBS may have pulled the plug on one of our vital life supports, but truths will prevail. South Park got it
Finding Light Amidst Division: An Independence Day Reflection
Even as the sun seems to be setting on American democracy, there are moments of pure light that connect us. Today, when life in these United States feels fraught with fear, divisiveness, and anxiety, a small exchange I had this past
Finding Light Amidst Division: An Independence Day Reflection
Even as the sun seems to be setting on American democracy, there are moments of pure light that connect us. Today, when life in these United States feels fraught with fear, divisiveness, and anxiety, a small exchange I had this past
No Kings But Plenty of Americans
Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night would keep me and thousands of others from protesting against Donald Trump this Saturday in the No Kings Day Of Defiance. New Yorkers shrugged off the pelting rain that was drenching
No Kings But Plenty of Americans
Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night would keep me and thousands of others from protesting against Donald Trump this Saturday in the No Kings Day Of Defiance. New Yorkers shrugged off the pelting rain that was drenching
Turning 70
Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are. I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly. Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and
Turning 70
Today I turn seventy, a number Hallmark decrees a milestone based on the number of greeting cards there are. I’ve moved through all my significant birthdays pretty smoothly. Thirty was a breeze, and forty was fabulous. Fifty felt empowering and
Ambassador of Peace No More
For several months, my collage “Ambassador of Peace- We are Friends” hung at the Hecksher Museum of Art. When I went to pick up my piece at the end of the show last week, it was with a very heavy
Ambassador of Peace No More
For several months, my collage “Ambassador of Peace- We are Friends” hung at the Hecksher Museum of Art. When I went to pick up my piece at the end of the show last week, it was with a very heavy
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
Holocaust Remembrance Day- More Important than Ever
To those deniers of the Holocaust: There is no denying that these members of my husband Hershel’s family lives were taken too early. There is no denying that none of them would ever enjoy growing old to delight in the
Two Americas One Inauguration
Although I vowed a blackout in watching Trump’s inauguration, the pull to bear witness to history was too great. It was impossible for me to not watch history as it unfolded in real-time. Every horrid moment. I watched because I
Two Americas One Inauguration
Although I vowed a blackout in watching Trump’s inauguration, the pull to bear witness to history was too great. It was impossible for me to not watch history as it unfolded in real-time. Every horrid moment. I watched because I
Two Americas One Inauguration
Although I vowed a blackout in watching Trump’s inauguration, the pull to bear witness to history was too great. It was impossible for me to not watch history as it unfolded in real-time. Every horrid moment. I watched because I
Two Americas One Inauguration
Although I vowed a blackout in watching Trump’s inauguration, the pull to bear witness to history was too great. It was impossible for me to not watch history as it unfolded in real-time. Every horrid moment. I watched because I
Flying the Flag for a Flag Fondler Trump
Even when it comes to the American flag, Donald Trump just has to have his way with her. Flags will now fly at full-staff at the Capitol for Trump’s inauguration despite President Bidens orders for flags to remain at half-staff
Flying the Flag for a Flag Fondler Trump
Even when it comes to the American flag, Donald Trump just has to have his way with her. Flags will now fly at full-staff at the Capitol for Trump’s inauguration despite President Bidens orders for flags to remain at half-staff
Apocalypse Now
Only nine days into this new year, and each day bring a new disaster to sob over. As I listened today to the eulogy at Jimmy Carter’s funeral I couldn’t help but feel it as the death of decency in America,
Apocalypse Now
Only nine days into this new year, and each day bring a new disaster to sob over. As I listened today to the eulogy at Jimmy Carter’s funeral I couldn’t help but feel it as the death of decency in America,
Envisioning The American Dream 