Living In Place
Call in the Clowns Without Borders
This article about Clowns Without Borders appeared in THE GUARDIAN on Friday, April 23, 2021, an organization I’m connected to through its executive director, Naomi Shafer. I’m...
How to Be a Patriot
It's not about waving a flag. Americans who object to wearing a mask, claiming it’s an infringement on their civil rights, are not patriots no matter how many flags...
Jonesing for Trump
Checking the News Like an Addict No one could be more surprised than I to be jonesing for Trump, but I’m still checking the news like an addict. I thought I was going to kick the...
Does Medicare Mean I’m Old?
A red-white-and-blue Medicare Health Insurance card arrived in the mail with my name on it, even though I thought Medicare was for old people. Does this mean I’m old?...
New Year’s Eve Into Day
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Even before my father’s death a few years ago, I was never too excited about New Year’s Eve. It’s been decades since I’ve stayed up till midnight....
Writing in Community With Support
Writing During a Pandemic Writing can be lonely even in ordinary times, so it’s important to find Community and Support. Find a Writing Buddy This can be as simple as finding a...