I’m hardly the most distraught person on Earth today in the wake of yesterday’s death of Pope Francis. I never saw the man in person; in fact, I’ve never seen any leader of the Church in person to date. When John Paul II embarked on his groundbreaking U.S. tour shortly after he ascended to what … Read more
Passover began last night for those who celebrate with a festive meal of storytelling and imbibing called a Seder. For decades, the list of those celebrated included me. That wasn’t the case last night, nor has it been since this decade began. You see, a Passover Seder is traditionally a ceremony celebrated in a family … Read more
Apparently today’s a really big day for some of my more politically active friends, and supposedly quite a number of strangers. Here’s how THE HILL’s Jared Gans spelled it out yesterday: Nationwide protests are set to take place Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration and its allies, with leaders vowing to stand up to … Read more
I’m genuinely concerned about several friends of mine who are apparently becoming increasingly unhinged about whatever executive order or antic eminates from The White House. Some have taken to keeping an ongoing tally of the actions, reactions and overreactions that have once again become the fodder for social media engagement and distraction, perhaps not fully … Read more
I’m sure for those of you not proactive enough to completely avoid your social media accounts were as unable as I was to avoid the degree of aghast and abhorrence that was turned on Elon Musk in the wake of what TIME’s Chad De Guzman described in his account of the events of Monday in … Read more
Depending upon when you’re reading this, we are either a scant few hours away from or a scant few hours into the second coming of President Donald J. Trump. No, I’m not thrilled about it either. When he defiantly removed his mask after battling COVID in the fall of 2020 at a time when more … Read more
Well, yahoo!! If you’re reading this, count yourself among those who actually were able to heed the sage and persistent advice to survive ’till ’25. And save for a few thrilling moments involving some New York baseball teams, good riddance to 2024. We’ve been on sort of a holiday from our usual musings of late, … Read more
2. A FEDERAL MASK BAN–WITH SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR EXCEPTIONS–SHOULD BE IMPOSED. DAY ONE, IF POSSIBLE. I confess that I’ve mused an awful lot about mask-wearing. Bluntly, for me it’s the symbol of what has not only divided this country both politically and morally but has also had a domino effect on the decision-making practices and … Read more
Two nights in a row where I actually had both the resources and invitations to get out on the town. If you’re surprised. you’re not alone. The rate things have gone for me of late, I’m actually in a bit of a state of shock. Then again, it’s not every day when the most popular … Read more
When a friend who just happens to be a genius schleps across the country to buy you a drink, you drop what you’re doing and make sure you take them up on it. At least that’s my mindset these days. Once we get ten days into a month, I’ll take any offer for any sustinence … Read more