it happened in a suburban parking lot while holiday shopping
Let the People Who Love You, Love You
An interview with singer-songwriter Jon Michaels on the other side of a cancer diagnosis
I met Jon Michaels many years ago when he performed at Gilda’s Club in Warminster, PA which is a non-residential support community for those living with Cancer, along with their family and friends. It was named for comedian and actor Gilda Radner who was part of the original cast of SNL. She died of…
Are People Born Wicked? Or Do They Have Wickedness Thrust Upon Them?
A review of the blockbuster film Wicked
Spoiler alert! “Are People Born Wicked? Or Do They Have Wickedness Thrust Upon Them?” That is the core question of the new film adaptation of the musical. This is part 1 of a long movie, (2 hours and 40 minutes) so settle down for the duration, popcorn in hand, if you are so inclined. Part…
Our Love Is Stronger Than Your Hate
Peaceful show of unity against anti-Semitism
Peaceful show of unity against anti-Semitism
An Abcederian Poem
as I release co-dependence
as I release co-dependence
We Are Here
teetering between faith and fear
teetering between faith and fear
A Wakeup Call and an Invitation
as Election Day is a week away
as Election Day is a week away
What Does the Size of Arnold Palmer’s ‘Golf Club’ Have to Do With the Election?
One candidate's descent into absurdity
One candidate’s descent into absurdity
If Visitors From Another Planet Interviewed Trump Supporters
what questions might they ask?
Imagine this scenario: Beings from another planet in a ‘galaxy far, far away,’ have been monitoring Earth politics for the past eight years since the 2016 election when a character seemingly coming from Central Casting made his way down an escalator, setting wheels in motion that have run roughshod over the safety and security…
My Vote Is Your Future, Your Vote Is Mine
Less than a month before the most important election of this era
Counting the days until Election 2024 is in full swing. Mail-in ballots have gone out, mine arrived yesterday and I will, with glee and determination, fill it out with visions of a massive Blue victory all up and down the ballot. I will then take it to my county courthouse and place it in the…
A Hidden Child’s Story Is Told by Three Women
The Three Faces of Ruth
“Hidden is a musical by David & Jenny Heitler-Klevans based on the true story of Ruth Kapp Hartz, who as a young Jewish girl was hidden in Southern France during World War II. Forced to change her name to Renée Caper in order to blend in, Ruth and her family rely on the kindness of…
Take America Back
to what and from who?
to what and from who?
After the Debate
my predictive powers were on fire!
my predictive powers were on fire!
What Do You Think Will Happen at the Debate on September 10th?
Eager to watch with the entire country
Eager to watch with the entire country
How Do I Stay Human in the Midst of Dehumanizing Rhetoric?
a peacemaker struggles with the internal war
a peacemaker struggles with the internal war
COVID Snagged Me Again
thoughts from self solitude
thoughts from self solitude