NOTE: The idea for this blog materialized yesterday following three news stories which came together in a perfect brainstorm–announcement of a forthcoming book about Donald T****’s last days in the White House, the 40th anniversary of John Lennon’s murder outside his Central Park residence and the unanimous decision by the Supreme Court to reject … Read more
In his signature style of grand storytelling, James Michener sweeps us back through time to the Holy Land, thousands of years ago. By exploring the lives and discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of Tell Makor, Michener vividly re-creates life in and around an ancient city during critical periods of its existence, and … Read more
First, he came after James Comey, and we said nothing. Then, he called white supremacists and neo-Nazis fine people, and we said nothing. Then, he called the press “the enemy of the people,” and we said nothing. Then, he separated children from their parents, and we said nothing. Then he accused George Soros of financing … Read more
The key to successful real estate is, “Location! Location! Location!” In politics, success is dependent on, “Turnout! Turnout! Turnout!” For most of the 21st century, Republicans have been the master of turnout. They have done so by relying on the following adage from the legal profession. If you have the facts on your side, pound the facts; if you … Read more
1a: a report of recent events 1b: previously unknown information ~Definition of “NEWS”/Merriam-Webster The operative words are “report” and “unknown.” In other words, if you want to speculate about what may or may not happen or if you want to share the same information (e.g. T**** lied today about …) over and over, feel … Read more