Of Thee I Sing

Winter Wonderland

It’s nice to get away if only for a few days. As is typical of me, I have a tendancy to work until I drop. Only then do I consider my quality of life. Last week end I was invited to a friend’s Utah home and I had a great time. I am now relaxed,…

Ten Years Later

All Americans remember where they were September 11, 2001. I was in my Jersey City, New Jersey apartment, situated directly across the Hudson River from the World Trade Center. It was about a two mile distance and I always said I had a view to die for. I was always aware of the luxury of living in…

So Good, So Right

OK, I know I said I was going to try doing a vegan thing every few days, as a way to ease my taxed digestive system.I’ve done fairly well, so far, but when the urge for a good, old fashioned American breakfast strikes…. Surrender! If you’re anything like me, that means diving fork- first and ankle…

No Contest

As much as I might pine for Paris daily and quietly lament American excess (of which I am most certainly guilty); I have no trouble looking at the flaws of my favorite city full on. I know without a shadow of doubt that the French lag woefully behind Americans in one area: The Chocolate Chip…

Happy Birthday!!!

The issue of President Obama’s birth certificate not withstanding; America as a concept and ongoing cultural experiment is a remarkable place to be.America is who she is because of the diversity of her citizens and the passion of their arguments. I do not worry about my native country’s need to argue with itself. Knowing that the world is…