For as long as I can remember, I’ve heard conservative Americans crowing about their patriotism. I’ve heard them bragging about their support for the military, telling lefties like me that “Freedom ain’t free” and that real Americans aren’t afraid to fight for it. I’ve read countless comments about what a…

Biden is just too vanilla for the modern American. — I tried to watch the Trump “Town Hall” last night. I really did. I pride myself on listening to all sides and having an open mind. So I turned it on and I watched. For five minutes. At that point, after observing an absolute master class in bullshitting and gaslighting…

I had forgotten how powerful it feels to smash a snowbank — From the ages of 6 to twenty-two, I lived in one house with my parents and siblings. It was on a cul-de-sac in a middle-class suburban town. It was truly an idyllic childhood. Our house was on the shady side of the circle, so well after our neighbors were seeing…

And the media is aiding and abetting him — When the lumpy orange figure of the world’s biggest con artist appeared on the escalator of Trump Tower in 2015, most of us just laughed and chalked it up to another buffoon thinking he had the chops to run the country. Sure, we snickered, this self-described business genius will take…

Be alert for the symptoms of this new illness. — As we slowly emerge from the horrors of the COVID pandemic, and just as we are ready to heave a sigh of relief, we are faced with a new and perplexing viral threat. This new potential pandemic is insidious in its attack. For many people, the symptoms are so mild…

And I turned myself around — I turned 67 last week. I have a hard time even admitting that fact. I mean….67???? Like the ’67 Red Sox? Sixty-seven is a BIG NUMBER. I am officially old. On my birthday last week, I woke up feeling sad, used up, worn down, achy, and ancient. But it was…

We may not know exactly what is causing it, but we can do something to help — If you watch the news at all, at any point in your busy day, you are aware of the recent study that shows how very many of our adolescent population are struggling with serious mental health issues. If you pay any attention to those big news shows, you will realize…

Kids are just as susceptible to screen addiction as adults — When I was a child, in the sixties, my parents let us watch some TV after school, but it was always off during dinner and homework. Before bed, we got to watch another show or two, if there was anything worthwhile on the black-and-white screen. When my own first child…

Thoughts on aging — I’ve always wanted to learn how to knit. I love warm, cozy hats and mittens. All those colors, all that texture. I wanted to learn how to make things out of yarn. But it was only very recently that I finally got myself into the craft. I tried a few…