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The Holiday Season

For many of us though hectic the holidays bring a sense of love and caring. We spend time with our loved ones and have all sorts of community activities. There is a sense of being connected that fills our spirits. … Continue reading

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The Theory of Everything

Saw the film”The theory of Everything “yesterday and loved it.The odds against him were so staggering that it would probably been almost impossible to believe he could survive let alone become a person who has sold over 11 million books. … Continue reading

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Thank you

Thank you for all of the wonderful Birthday wishes. I was touched by so many friends sending such heartwarming notes. As the years pile up I am well aware that at some point the road ends but interestingly enough I … Continue reading

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It’s a Wonderful Life

When Frank Capra’s movie”It’s a Wonderful Life”was released it was viewed as a sentimental disaster.Over time it became a classic and this sentimental son of Sicily loved it. George Bailey was such a warm and caring man whose life touched … Continue reading

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Ferguson

Last night was very disturbing watching the reaction to the Ferguson verdict. The issues are so explosive and I knew that if the verdict was not to indict their would be violence. The issues are so volatile and unfortunately this … Continue reading

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Rape

Everyday I wake to multiple stories of rape. Allegations against Bill Cosby,gang rapes at college fraternities are not isolated ,they are merely the tip of the iceberg. Rapes are epidemic and the numbers are staggering but even more frightening when … Continue reading

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Sing a different tune

I am of the opinion that cable news prevents reasonable people from coming to solutions which benefit society. If we could for a period of time ignore MSNBC and FOX and listen to each other common ground could be found. … Continue reading

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Arrivederci Vermont

It seems that all wonderful events must come to an end and this is true in our family. For years we have assembled at the idyllic retreat of Georgia and Mark outside of Woodstock, Vermont The place has been sold … Continue reading

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Mike Nichols

In 1939 a young Jewish boy of eight fled Berlin with his parents and came to the United States.He spoke no English but became one of the most powerful and accomplished icons of our entertainment world. Mike Nichols was not … Continue reading

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Genetic Pseudo Science

In the 1930’s the Nazis employed data of genetic  pseudo science to convince the public that Jews were inferior and were a detriment to the overall population. One of the chief monsters that accepted and acted on this so called … Continue reading

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