Author
January 21, 2017 THE WOMEN’S MARCH ON WASHINGTON Unlike the Aral, Black, or Caspian, I landed upon this particular sea at Independence Avenue and 4th Street (SW) shortly after I got off the DC Metro at the Federal … Read More
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the United States. It’s a national holiday (what Europeans refer to as a “bank holiday”) and as such schools, federal and state offices, and (yes) banks are closed. Today, you’ll find countless … Read More
Greetings. I’m currently traveling with my grandson Mikah and will return next week. In the meantime, I hope you’ll take a look at my proposed mission statement for my blog. And, at the end, use the link to hop … Read More
Life is not going well for us liberal elites. I’m not just talking about the surprise election result. I’m thinking of the rising wave of anti-intellectualism, anti-science, anti-common-sense that pervades my world of late. The rise of fundamentalism around … Read More
I’ve changed my mind. I can do that, you know. I can say “no; sorry; something has changed” even after I’ve said, “Sure; I’ll do it.” I don’t do that very often, of course, for each time I run the risk … Read More
In keeping with my practice of showcasing American holidays as often as possible, I write today of Thanksgiving, the quintessential American holiday. Here’s a classic Thanksgiving picture. There’s much going on in this picture. There’s also much missing, heavy winter … Read More
This is the final post in this three-part look at how my current political beliefs were shaped. I’m hoping it’s spurred you on to recall how yours were formed. And to be clear about the values that ground them. … Read More
We The People brought an end to the Vietnam War. It was a heady time. My government worked; it was responsive — eventually. I marched on Washington twice. I stood near the arch in Washington Square (NYC) waving my sign … Read More