Posts Tagged: 1960s
I Am An American
On a bookshelf in my cluttered office is a small, hardcover book I was given in third grade. The well-worn book nestled in between my many Dick, Jane, and Sally tomes is titled “I Am An American.” The mission of
I Am An American
On a bookshelf in my cluttered office is a small, hardcover book I was given in third grade. The well-worn book nestled in between my many Dick, Jane, and Sally tomes is titled “I Am An American.” The mission of
Every Woman Has A Story
Every woman has a story. Or two. I was thirteen when an adult cousin of my father’s tried to kiss me in a way reserved only for romantic movies. But I guess, according to Megyn Kelly, it was ok because
Every Woman Has A Story
Every woman has a story. Or two. I was thirteen when an adult cousin of my father’s tried to kiss me in a way reserved only for romantic movies. But I guess, according to Megyn Kelly, it was ok because
Smothering Comic’s Voice -The Smothers Brothers
First they came for the comedians… When a network lays off America’s greatest satirists, it’s not because they failed. It is because they succeeded too loudly. Satirists are necessary for the health of a society. And nearly 60 years ago
Smothering Comic’s Voice -The Smothers Brothers
First they came for the comedians… When a network lays off America’s greatest satirists, it’s not because they failed. It is because they succeeded too loudly. Satirists are necessary for the health of a society. And nearly 60 years ago
Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!
Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump
Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!
Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump
Remembering Bobby Sherman: A Teen Idol’s Legacy
The news of the death of teen idol Bobby Sherman yesterday finally surpassed all the Trump posts on my social media feed as women of a certain age lamented the passing of their first crush. And gay men whose uncertain
Remembering Bobby Sherman: A Teen Idol’s Legacy
The news of the death of teen idol Bobby Sherman yesterday finally surpassed all the Trump posts on my social media feed as women of a certain age lamented the passing of their first crush. And gay men whose uncertain
How My Love Affair With Dogs Began With a Man named Moe
I woke up with Moe on the mind. My dog Moe, was not the first Moe in my life. The Three Stooges notwithstanding, the only other Moe I ever knew was my father’s law partner, who unknowingly was instrumental in
How My Love Affair With Dogs Began With a Man named Moe
I woke up with Moe on the mind. My dog Moe, was not the first Moe in my life. The Three Stooges notwithstanding, the only other Moe I ever knew was my father’s law partner, who unknowingly was instrumental in
A Presidents Day of Firsts
George Washington’s Birthday 1969 will always be remembered as a weekend of firsts for me. Our long weekend getaway up to the Borscht Belt was the place where I learned to ski for the very first time at 14. It
A Presidents Day of Firsts
George Washington’s Birthday 1969 will always be remembered as a weekend of firsts for me. Our long weekend getaway up to the Borscht Belt was the place where I learned to ski for the very first time at 14. It
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
Remembering the Voice of Bob Newhart
While always a fan of Bob Newhart’s two landmark TV shows spanning nearly two decades, I was first introduced to the deadpan comedian as a 5-year-old in 1960. His comedy album “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart” from 1960
Remembering the Voice of Bob Newhart
While always a fan of Bob Newhart’s two landmark TV shows spanning nearly two decades, I was first introduced to the deadpan comedian as a 5-year-old in 1960. His comedy album “The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart” from 1960
Envisioning The American Dream 