Domestic Terror, by Rich Paschall When I was in Medellin, Colombia some years ago we went to an outdoor dining spot and someone at a nearby table mentioned Pablo Escobar. My friend immediately commented, “Pablo Escobar! Pablo Escobar! He died… Read More ›
Texas
A WAR AGAINST WOMEN
A good friend in Texas who used to live here in New England is fighting a lonely battle in her town for the right of women to retain control over their bodies. Texas is the front line of the war… Read More ›
Daily Prompt: RELEASE ME? FEAR THEN NOTHING MUCH
Right before I released a long, heartfelt piece in support of the right of women to choose abortion — early in the ongoing War Against Women being waged by the GOP in Texas — I got a bit nervous. I’m not… Read More ›
Jewish Jokes
My father was not a really nice guy, but he was a salesman and spent a lot of time on the road. Consequently, he had an enormous repertoire of jokes. Some I can’t repeat, not because they are dirty, but… Read More ›
The American Hall of Shame: A Not-So-Little List
For commentary, you can read You’re ALL out of order. These are the details, the who’s who plus the what and when of America’s federal convicted political criminals. Note I say convicted because I’m sure there are lots more that… Read More ›
Right to life versus the right to a decent life
A good friend in Texas who used to live here in New England is fighting a lonely battle in her town for the right of women to retain control over their bodies. Texas is the frontline of the war against… Read More ›
How Come They Don’t Simply Open the Windows? A Film Maven’s Dialogue
Earlier today, my husband the movie maven wrote me and a few of his old TV pals. He had a question, perhaps one that has long needed answering. Given the cost and scarcity of panes of glass in Ye Olde… Read More ›