Star Wars has a special meaning for me and my wife. We went to see The Empire Strikes Back the day we got married in 1980. We own a copy of the original Star Wars trilogy and watch Episode V every July 11th if we are home. So you can imagine yesterday’s announcement Carrie Fisher … Read more
Imagine a different ending to the 1960 film version of Howard Fast’s novel Spartacus. Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) does not die by crucifixion at the hands of Roman general Marcus Crassus (Laurence Olivier) and is able to watch his son by Varinia (Jean Simmons) grow into adulthood. In a touching scene, the young boy tells Spartacus … Read more
Today, the electoral college will more than likely affirm Donald Trump as the 45th occupant of the White House. He will not, however, be MY president. Why? Because on Saturday, Mr. Trump decided people like me are not REAL Americans. Therefore, my non-recognition of his executive authority is by his choice, not mine. At his … Read more
In response to reports by the CIA and ever other U.S. military and civilian intelligence agency Russians were responsible for hacking the email accounts of the Democratic National Committee and Clinton campaign chair John Podesta, the Trump transition team released the following statement on December 9. These are the same people that said Saddam … Read more
Damn, I love sports. But not for the reason most people do. Yes, great competition is exhilarating. And it is an escape. Ask New Orleans Saints fans after Hurricane Katrina. Or Yankee fans after 9/11. Equally important, sports is a parable for life. It helps us understand aspects of the world which may seem … Read more