Review: The Power of Black ExcellenceThe words “groundbreaking” and “significant” are overused in book reviews. However, occasionally a book deserves these accolades. Dr…Dec 10, 2024Dec 10, 2024
The Night I Became A Grandmother and Almost Lost My Life SavingsJust before 5 on Tuesday I got a call from someone but the call made no sense. “Grandma, it’s me. Don’t you remember your grandson?” Now…Feb 9, 2024Feb 9, 2024
Play Ball — Please“A League of Their Own” is a 1992 movie about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League that stands with the best movies about…Aug 15, 2022Aug 15, 2022
When Journalism Was EthicalWe lost a good man and a talented actor today. Ed Asner has died. I never missed anything he was in. Mary Tyler Moore was OK, but the…Aug 29, 2021Aug 29, 2021
To Laugh or to Cry: Trauma Is His JobI am temporarily back in California for a battery of medical tests. I am not sick, but my insurance is based in California and I have not…Mar 27, 2021Mar 27, 2021
Why “I Care for You” Fails on All CountsMost viewers applaud the ending of “I Care for You” with deep pleasure. The “villain” dies a miserable death after years of tormenting…Mar 20, 2021Mar 20, 2021
NomadlandMuch has been written criticizing the film Nomadland for not sharply exposing the substandard conditions imposed by Amazon on its workers…Mar 19, 2021Mar 19, 2021
The Changing Face of Live TheaterLast night I watched a live online production of a play by Moliere in the Park, sponsored by the French Institute Alliance Francaise. In…Jun 29, 2020Jun 29, 2020
No Fireworks at Mt. RushmoreThe White House announced today that Trump will host fireworks at Mt. Rushmore on July 3. First, stupid in terms of fire danger. That area…Jun 26, 2020Jun 26, 2020
