Thanksgiving is always a good time to distance oneself from politics, and focus on closer-to-home things like enjoying time with family and planning for the end of the year. I usually take the week off from writing a particularly substantive column, and instead put together a lighter, more personal piece…. CONTINUE
Classic TV Specials Are a Great Christmas Tradition
Note: This parenting column originally ran in the Greeley Tribune in December of 2013. One of my favorite Christmas traditions as a child was watching the holiday kids’ specials the networks aired every year. I’m talking about those animated classics from the 60s and 70s, namely Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,… CONTINUE
The Jewish Grinch Who Stole Christmas
I never thought I’d live to see the day that Christmas would become a dirty word. You think it hasn’t? Then why is it that people are being prevented from saying it in polite society for fear that it will offend? Why, after 60 years, is the city of Santa… CONTINUE
Slaughtering Sacred Cows
People in the West used to make fun of India because of their sacred cows. But now it’s India’s turn to laugh because we have become a nation overrun with privileged bovines. The major difference is that ours have only two legs. We’re all well aware that you can’t speak… CONTINUE
Sacrifice Is Not Faceless
Newspaper hold. Check. Stop mail delivery. Check. Wrap last minute gifts. Check. Start packing. Check. One thing not on the “to do” list is “go on Facebook.” It’s not necessary to add that to my list because I don’t need to be reminded that Jeremy will be home in just… CONTINUE