Jun 5

The Compromise On Abortion

As the United States enters a new phase in the debate over abortion rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively re-ordered the argument, but the ensuing debate also points a way toward compromise. Here’s my view of that path.

Abortion

1 min read

The Compromise On Abortion

As the United States enters a new phase in the debate over abortion rights, the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively re-ordered the argument, but the ensuing debate also points a way toward compromise.

Here’s my view of that path.

May 3

Turned Table

An empty outdoor table on a spring day in New York City can be just a table, or the setting for a story. ~ It was the first warm day of the first spring toward the end of the pandemic. Alyson carried a small wicker basket filled with cloth napkins…

Short Story

13 min read

Apr 2

On Story Telling in Journalism

We would all benefit from a little less story telling and a little more news from the world of journalism. It is very difficult to tell someone in journalism how to do their job. It’s almost impossible. Any criticism is seen as an affront. Any suggestion is greeted with indignation…

Journalism

4 min read

Apr 2

One Hand Tied

Now is the time to say, No! Now is the time to say, Stop! It makes sense to approach the war in Ukraine with the goal of ending the Russian invasion without provoking a world war. But we should recognize we are already in a world war and one side…

Ukraine

5 min read

Mar 8

Dropping Our Masks

Entering year three of the pandemic, New York City appears to be transitioning toward a post mask era, but we have been close before. Here’s the story.

Pandemic

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Dropping Our Masks

Entering year three of the pandemic, New York City appears to be transitioning toward a post mask era, but we have been close before.

Here’s the story.

Mar 5

Small Gestures Make a Big Difference

A small gesture of kindness you make today can have an effect that lasts well beyond your lifetime. It may even make a difference in the lives of others for generations. You just never know. On his social media accounts, a friend of mine has a quote instead of a…

Kindness

6 min read

Feb 1

The Blue Jean Situation

Blue jeans never get old, they just get better. About every twelve months, it’s time to buy new jeans. As a brand loyalist and an American, I prefer Levi’s jeans. I know that in some corners of society that choice makes me old, but I have never bought into any…

Blue Jeans

4 min read

Feb 1

These Dreams

The most intriguing thing about dreams to me, is that we don’t really know why we have them or what their purpose is. There are many theories, but no proof. It would be hard to establish any proof since the study of dreams requires us to enter into a world…

Dreams

7 min read

Jan 4

The Cuomo Problem Is Bigger Than The Cuomos

As someone with a middle class chip on his shoulder, I never missed the air of privilege around the Cuomo brothers. I would never question their talents in politics or broadcasting. I would never question their hard work. …

Medi

5 min read

The Cuomo Problem Is Bigger Than The Cuomos

Jan 3

Test of Our Times

In politics and government everyone always has an opinion. Every political campaign staff is filled with self-styled strategists whether that is their assigned role or not. …

President Trump

6 min read