Why Cheat When You Don’t Have To?
August 22nd, 2013By Bob Gaydos
I have trouble understanding what Alex Rodriguez had to gain by cheating. He had the talent, the money, the fame and the superstar name. Why do people who don’t have to cheat, cheat?
Carrie’s Painting of the Week – 08/22/13
August 22nd, 2013By Carrie Jacobson
For once, I enjoyed the length and the breadth of summer – even though we didn’t have a garden.
We’ve Become a Nation of Us vs. Them
August 15th, 2013By Bob Gaydos
I wept at the end of the movie, “Fruitvale Station,” for Oscar Grant and for all of us. We must end the militarization of our police.
Carrie’s Painting of the Week – 08/13/16
August 15th, 2013By Carrie Jacobson
Losing the Movies
August 15th, 2013By Jeffrey Page
Movies were more important when we didn’t see quite so many of them.
Time to Get Off the Schneid?
August 8th, 2013By Michael Kaufman
“Don’t take any wooden nickels,” I told my 21-year-old daughter Gahlia as she left the house after a recent visit. She turned and stared at me as if I’d just started speaking in tongues.
Carrie’s Painting of the Week – 08/09/13
August 8th, 2013By Carrie Jacobson
This is the story of a beloved dog, and a wonderful surprise.
A Joyous Night in Baseball
August 8th, 2013By Jeffrey Page
Brooklyn sent 15 batters in the bottom of the first. We could only marvel.
Carrie’s Painting of the Week – 8/1/2013
August 1st, 2013A drive along Route 209 brought me up close to a place I’d nearly forgotten.
There’s No Quick Fix, Mr. Weiner
July 25th, 2013By Bob Gaydos
Anthony Weiner’s serial sexting suggests he might be better off trying a 12-step program than running for mayor of New York City.